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.
Jamie, Mona and the Amazing Women of St. Joe’s Robotic Surgery Team
They may boast an impressive array of innovative bells and whistles, but “Jamie” and “Mona,” the two da Vinci surgical robots at St. Joseph’s Hospital, are not the stars of…
A Heartfelt Recovery: David Stanbra’s Journey to Health at St. Joseph’s Hospital
February is Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and the importance of seeking quality care. For 69-year-old David Stanbra, a structural engineer from Lee County, Florida,…
Tucker Witte’s Story: National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
On the field, I couldn’t do it alone, and off the field, I couldn’t do it alone. Everyone at St. Joe’s had my back, just like my football teammates.
Jayden’s Story: “Child Life Was at the Core of My Care”
Child Life helped me keep pushing through all my health challenges. They kept me entertained, made me laugh and smile, and feel so much better emotionally.
Jovie’s Story: “My Christmas in July Baby”
The only thing that kept us sane during our baby’s time in NICU was knowing there were people at St. Joseph’s who loved on our Jovie like family.
Salvatore’s Story: “St. Joseph’s Gave My Baby A Future”
The Child Life team brought a little bit of normalcy to a situation that was anything but. When you spend that much time in the hospital, having them to lean on is a priceless gift.
