Tampa General Hospital, Lifepoint Health and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine have opened Florida’s first academic medical center–affiliated behavioral health teaching hospital. The facility, a joint venture between Tampa General and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, is located at 1303 West Kennedy Boulevard, in the Tampa Medical & Research District, and spans about 83,000 square … Read more
Residents displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton will have a chance to connect with housing providers at the Hurricane Recovery Rental Housing Fair, hosted by the City of St. Petersburg and the Bay Area Apartment Association. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 3 to 7 p.m., at The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. … Read more
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Save the Kids Foundation has partnered with the University of South Florida to launch a new research lab aimed at treating Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors, a rare, and aggressive, pediatric brain cancer with survival rates as low as 10-30%. This collaboration, marked by the opening of a dedicated lab at USF, aims to advance research … Read more
MarineMax partnered with the American Cancer Society and encouraged its employees to participate in the #PinkWithAPurpose initiative, in October On October 10 and 23, employees wore pink as part of the #PinkWithAPurpose campaign, which encourages individuals to get screened for cancer. Beth Garland, senior vice president of people strategy at MarineMax, emphasized the importance of … Read more
By Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused widespread destruction in our community. Thousands of people have lost everything due to storm surges or flash flooding. The recovery process can be overwhelming, but there is a number you can call to connect to an assortment of helpful resources: 211. 211 is answered … Read more
The Lions World Vision Institute unveiled plans for a new Vision Health Center, in collaboration with the USF Health Eye Institute. The new facility, located in Ybor City, is expected to open in 2026, and will serve as a hub for vision care and as a national model for how to facilitate research and provide … Read more
Tampa General Hospital’s Executive Vice President and Chief People and Talent Officer, Qualenta Kivett, and Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, Wendi Goodson-Celerin, have been recognized on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of “231+ Black Healthcare Leaders to Know.” The list spotlights Black health care leaders who are helping to shape the health care … Read more
Tampa General Hospital is among the top places in the U.S. to work in healthcare, according to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 “150+ Top Places to Work in Healthcare” list. This list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that invest in their team members’ well-being, satisfaction and development. This is the second straight year that … Read more
By Carlos R. Rodriguez, MD, FAAFP, Director of Family Medicine and the founding director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Evara Health Pinellas County, Florida, with its dense population nearing one million residents, faces significant healthcare challenges. Many of its inhabitants lack access to affordable, primary healthcare services, especially those from underserved, uninsured and … Read more
