Tampa Bay Business News, Companies, Real Estate & Economic Development
It’s a bit of irony. The very character traits that illicit the drive, ambition and creativity of entrepreneurs and people in leadership positions, are often the same traits that contribute to mental health issues and burnout. There’s been a shift in recent years with how we view mental health and how we talk about it. … Read more
Moffitt Cancer Center, a Tampa-based cancer treatment and research center, and Fulgent Pharma, a subsidiary of Fulgent Genetics (NASDAQ: FLGT) and a leading nanobiotechnology company specializing in innovative cancer therapeutics, have formed a strategic partnership aimed at advancing cancer treatment through clinical development and pre-clinical co-development initiatives. The collaboration will combine Moffitt’s clinical capabilities with … Read more
mymedicalimages.com has announced a partnership to provide access to diagnostic medical images for Pioneer Medical Foundation, a nonprofit organization, based in Tampa. Pioneer Medical Foundation provides free medical care to uninsured, underinsured and homeless individuals. This new partnership will create advancements in orthopedic care with Brian Palumbo, a surgeon, Operation Walk USA, AdventHealth Carrollwood and … Read more
Florida Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan, has named health care veteran Phillip “Phil” Lee as its next market president for West Florida. Lee’s promotion to the role follows the passing of David Pizzo, in February. Pizzo led Florida Blue’s West Florida regional operations for nearly 17 years. Lee has more than … Read more
Tampa-based behavioral health expert Dr. Rahul N. Mehra was featured on an episode of the nationally recognized “Dr. Drew” podcast where he discussed mental health. Mehra is the founder of Emotional Vaccines, in Tampa, a company that produces physician-led videos providing coaching, and techniques, which focus on prevention of mental health symptoms to lessen more … Read more
Tampa General Hospital has completed its acquisition of the Bravera Health network. The hospitals, clinical operations, services, providers and team members that were previously owned, and operated, by select subsidiaries of Community Health Systems, will form TGH North, a division of TGH. “We have a bold vision to offer world-class health care, research and innovation, … Read more
Tampa General Hospital and Kitson & Partners formed an agreement to bring Tampa General’s care to Babcock Ranch, the first solar-powered town in the United States, located in southeastern Charlotte County and northeastern Lee County. Tampa General will construct a TGH Urgent Care Powered by Fast Track at the main entrance of Babcock Ranch, in … Read more
It was the lamp with the frog that caught her attention, first, as Vanessa Bernard sat in the waiting room for her first oncology appointment. A frog picture awaited her, down the hallway, as she walked to the doctor’s office, and then, the entire week was filled with random frog sightings on television, on clothing, … Read more
When individuals prioritize their health, they are better able to enjoy family, and friends, and do the things they love the most. Chiropractor Carl Conforti, a co-founder of Momentum Health Centers of Florida, knows this firsthand. During his childhood, he experienced symptoms of pain and begged his family to help him find a solution. His … Read more
CITY Furniture, a family-owned furniture and mattress retailer, is currently promoting its annual Pink Pumpkins fundraiser to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events. The public can visit any CITY Furniture or Ashley showrooms, which are turned pink during the month of October, to pick up a … Read more