By Carrie Zeisse, president and chief executive officer of Tampa Bay Thrives Mental illness costs the economy about $200 billion in lost earnings each year. That’s why it’s so important to normalize conversations about mental health, especially in the C-suite. Mental health is physical health, but too often shame and stigma prevent employees from seeking … Read more
Speros Fl, the massive campus that will be anchored by Moffitt Cancer Center, broke ground earlier in 2023, but the project will be years in the making and those working on the project are eager to talk about the variety of phases yet to come. Speros will be the global innovation center for science, technology … Read more
According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, Florida ranks No. 32 in the nation with a score of 2.00 and a grade of C- for women’s overall health and well-being. The fact is, Florida women aren’t in the top 10 on any of the tracked statistics. Let’s face it, women are caretakers of others … Read more
If you have ever played a sport, or worked out regularly, the emphasis on stretching is paramount. According to the Mayo Clinic, studies about the benefits of stretching have had mixed results. Some research shows that stretching doesn’t reduce muscle soreness after exercise. Other studies show that lengthening the muscle, and holding the stretch, immediately before … Read more
She might be one of the best in her field in the United States, and she’s right here in Tampa. Surgeon Rashmi Roy, a senior thyroid surgeon and director of thyroid surgical services at the Clayman Thyroid Center at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, has an impressive resume, no doubt. She attended John Hopkins University, … Read more
By Dr. Amy Derick Winter in Florida can be brutal on us, and comical to the rest of the country. But we all know what happens once the temperature hits below 70 degrees. The boots and scarves come out and the fire pit gets lit at night. But the natives will tell you to dress … Read more
BeniComp, an innovator in the thriving space of insuratech, leverages technology to offer creative solutions in health insurance. For president and chief operating officer Steve Pressler, framing business within a creative perspective comes naturally. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Pressler took his master’s degree in 3D animation and launched a multimedia … Read more
By Donna St. Louis, vice president of Business Development, BayCare Health System Employee health and wellness is important to BayCare. When employees are happy, and healthy, they feel good and perform their best at home and work. But statistics show that the workforce, across the United States, is facing many challenges including ongoing stress, chronic … Read more
“A well worker is a willing worker,” says Donna St. Louis, vice president of business development, community health and employer engagement for BayCare health System. St. Louis is a tenured health care professional. She began in the field as a nurse in 1978, eventually moving into more operations and business development roles throughout her career. … Read more
