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.
Jayden’s Story: “Child Life Was at the Core of My Care”
When Jayden Dorman was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the age of 12, he was old enough to understand some of what was going on with his health, but still…
Jovie’s Story: “My Christmas in July Baby”
In July of 2017, Tasha was seven months pregnant. Even the stifling Florida heat couldn’t keep her from enjoying the anticipation of meeting her little girl in a few short…
Salvatore’s Story: “St. Joseph’s Gave My Baby A Future”
Danielle DeMatteo was still delighting in the joy of being pregnant when her 20-week anatomy scan picked up an abnormality. She tried to remain positive while undergoing multiple scans and…
“I Chose a Double Mastectomy, Even Though I Didn’t Have Cancer”
More than 20 years ago, Karen Weiss joyfully welcomed the first of her three daughters at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. While the celebration of new life is always a special…
Don Cushing’s Story: I Never Felt Alone
“What impressed me the most was how everyone treated me like an individual. It all felt very personal. And they always made sure I understood everything that was being done and everything that was happening.”
David Osterweil’s Story: Marathon Runner Gets Unexpected Lesson in Perseverance
David Osterweil’s story is like so many others. A bright, energetic young man leaves home for college, works hard, pursues a career, meets someone he wants to share his life…
