Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph's
With the mission to change and save lives in the Tampa Bay community, this leadership network of community-minded women invests annual membership gifts to support the health of women, children, and families at St. Joseph's Hospitals.
Membership Benefits
For more information about Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph's, please call Nora Gunn, Vice President, at (813) 872-0979 or email at nora.gunn@baycare.org.
2025 Calendar Events for Members
Speakers Luncheon | February 13, 2025
As our annual membership drive and “friend-raising” event, members and their guests
will enjoy a seated lunch as they listen to a specially-selected prominent keynote speaker
who will discuss a variety of topics.
Backstage Pass Orientation | April 10, 2025 11:30 AM
This social luncheon is a behind-the-scenes look at health care where new and existing
members can meet one another, learn about the year’s programs, and take a special
tour of St. Joseph’s services.
Project Selection Meeting | May 15, 2025, 11:30 AM
This is the heart of our program. Members will hear presentations from St. Joseph’s
physicians and team members on some of the most pressing medical needs of our
community. Together, the entire membership will join in deciding which program, project
or new equipment will be funded.
Celebration Meeting | October 23, 2025, 6:30 PM
After a break during the summer months, members enjoy this evening reception with a spouse or guest where they have an opportunity to catch up with friends and hear directly from a patient or physician regarding the selected projects that were funded, and how they are impacting care at St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
The Impact of PWSJ
2024 Philanthropic Grant
Imaging Aids for Surgery and Diagnosis
$395,000
In 2024, the Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s Hospitals provided funding for a fluorescence imaging system used for surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North. Stryker Spy-Phi is used in multiple specialties for various applications, such as general surgery for bowel integrity and vascularization, breast surgery to detect lymph nodes for mapping, plastic surgery for perfusion detection, and surgical oncology for tumor detection. Spy-Phi for oncology involves the administration of a fluorescent dye that selectively accumulates in tumor tissues. The system then emits near-infrared light to excite the dye, causing it to emit fluorescence, which can be visualized with a specialized camera. The group also funded the replacement of two diagnostic ultrasounds for the radiology department at St. Joseph’s Hospital.