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.

Vivian’s Story: The Next Best Thing to Being There
There’s nothing quite like the joy of welcoming a baby into the family and many new parents spend hours staring at their little one, marveling...

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...