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.
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.
“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.”
