Patient Stories
With our mission to preserve and enhance our tradition of medical excellence and compassionate care for the Tampa Bay community, it is a great honor to hear that we are making a difference in the lives of our patients.
These patient stories exemplify the level of care we strive for at St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
Everly’s Story: Closing the Hole in Her Heart
Jennifer Johnson had her first daughter at St Joseph’s Women’s Hospital thirteen years ago. It was a textbook delivery. She and her husband Wallace remembered...
He’s All Heart: Jordan Clark
Jessica Palmer and Eric Clark vividly remember one of the best days of their lives – finding out they were about to become parents. At...
Pierce’s Story: The Mission to Provide Chronic Care That’s Always There
When Alysia Peddy’s children were born, she felt grateful for their good health and delighted in experiencing all of their firsts. Even when Pierce, her...
Caroline’s Story: The Mission to Provide Chronic Care That’s Always There
Like most parents, there is nothing Tish and Bill West wouldn’t do for their 25-year-old daughter Caroline – but when your child is born with...
Foundation President and Recent Patient: Why Kate Sawa Is Doubly Proud to Be Part of the St Joe’s Family
Kate Sawa is no stranger to the impact an amazing non-profit can have on people’s lives. As a new college graduate, Kate started a non-profit...
Video Gaming Skills, Get Put to the Test at St. Joe’s
Shonda called her son repeatedly, but she couldn’t speak. The words wouldn’t come out of her mouth. She clenched the phone. Still nothing. Then she...
