St. Joseph's Hospital - North

05/29/2026

We’re pleased to share that BayCare has reached a new agreement with United Healthcare to protect your in-network access to the BayCare physicians, facilities and services you know and trust. In this video, nurse Marta shares what this means to your care and our ongoing commitment to communities across West Central Florida.

05/29/2026

Motherhood can bring big emotions. Whether they are first time moms or growing their families, we have free resources and support available for women struggling with the expectations of motherhood or undergoing emotional changes during or after pregnancy.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43sWLHe

BayCare has free resources for women who are facing challenges with adjusting to new roles during and after pregnancy.

05/27/2026

Here's an important message as we are about to close out May. It may be the most important message we communicate this month. May is American Stroke Awareness Month. Don’t hesitate when it comes to getting emergency treatment if someone is experiencing stroke symptoms.

Know the B.E. F.A.S.T. stroke symptoms listed here and all can happen suddenly. Call 911 immediately. Indecisiveness about going to an emergency room during stroke symptoms or waiting even a few extra minutes could be harmful.

• B – Balance, balance loss
• E – Eyes, loss of vision in one or both eyes
• F – Face, facial weakness or drooping
• A – Arms, weakness or numbness
• S – Speech, slurred speech or difficulty speaking
• T –Terrible headache, onset of a severe headache

Read more about St. Joseph's Hospital-North's emergency care and ER: https://bit.ly/3Xqnjaq

05/25/2026

The Fallen Soldier's Table, in our Twigs Café, is displayed for Memorial Day and was in the café leading up to Memorial Day. The table signifies emotions and feelings for those who did not return home. The table represents that they are with us in our minds and spirit. We will never forget and our eternal gratitude goes out to those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Included in the photos is the placard on the Fallen Soldier's Table describing the significance of each item.

05/22/2026

Girl Scout Troop 50117 Cadettes studied robotics and visited our hospital to get a real-world demonstration of how robots are used in our surgical services. The recent visit was part of their learning to earn badges for robotics study.

We have three robots that are guided by St. Joseph’s Hospital-North (SJHN) surgeons who are specially-trained and experienced in robotic surgeries. Robotic surgeries are minimally invasive and can provide patients with smaller incisions, less pain and faster recoveries. The robots provide our surgeons superior dexterity, enhanced vision and improved surgical access compared to conventional minimally invasive surgery or traditional open surgery.

The troop donned gear and toured a SJHN operating room and got a hands-on experience with our newest surgical robot.

In addition, the troop received a video and powerpoint presentation about BayCare robot use in other hospitals and facilities. BayCare is piloting a program about using robotic devices to transport patients. Robots are also used to transport lab specimens, pharmacy products and for warehouse distribution.

“We were so impressed with the level of interest and all the questions the girls had,” said Jennifer, our surgical services director. "It was a rewarding experience for everyone.”

“Any chance we get to welcome our community into our facility for education and creative partnerships is an absolute honor,” said Mary, our hospital’s operations director.

Check out the gallery for some visit highlights. Thank you Troop 50117 for the interest in seeing us!

Learn more about SJHN's robotic surgery services: https://bit.ly/3PZVHHA

05/20/2026

May is National Women’s Health Month and we'll take the opportunity to highlight our maternity services! Members of our Mom and Baby and labor and delivery units in the photos encourage you to visit the page in the link to learn more about our maternity services. The page includes a video tour near the bottom of the page showcasing our hospital’s labor and delivery rooms, the comfortable home-like, private Mom and Baby rooms, our new NICU which opened July 15, 2025 and other features.
Visit the page: https://bit.ly/4afrHzJ

05/18/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and increases awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in our lives. Mental health plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being. The month also aims to reduce stigmas and advocate for greater access to mental health resources.. Pictured are team members of our 24-bed Unit for Psychiatry and Medical Services (UPM). The UPM is a unique, state-of-the-art unit that treats patients that simultaneously have both medical and psychiatric diagnoses and needs.

A former medical/surgical unit at our hospital, the UPM was redesigned and constructed to meet the regulatory requirements for licensed inpatient psychiatry. Design changes are mostly from a safety perspective and includes changes to furniture, beds, shower facilities, sinks and ceilings. The photo gallery gives you a glimpse into the UPM. The gallery also includes a photo of our campus lighted in green for all of May. Green is the official color of Mental Health Awareness.

Learn more at the UPM page on the BayCare website: http://bit.ly/48UNVpj
Read about BayCare's behavioral health services: https://bit.ly/4wwfMGj

05/17/2026

BayCare’s White Coat roadshow made a stop at our hospital last week! Our incredible physicians got the opportunity to receive new white lab coats in appreciation for their commitment to our mission and the patients and families they serve. We are grateful for their dedication to compassionate, high-quality care. Their impact is felt across our community!

05/16/2026

Florida’s new EKG requirement for student athletes is here—and BayCare Kids is ready to help. 🏈⚽

We’re helping families get ready with convenient EKG screenings at select BayCare Medical Group offices—guided by pediatric heart experts to help keep kids safely in the game. Find an upcoming screening by clicking the photo below:

BayCare offers EKG screenings for high school athletes to help detect hidden heart conditions. Find locations, scheduling info, and results details today.

05/15/2026

We coined this week “BayCare Week,” a celebration of our team members for the quality care and services they provide to the community. The week has been marked with big “thank yous” of a gift, a country-western themed “Smokin’ Good BBQ - Yeehaw!” and fun activities. Activities included online/virtual and in-person opportunities including games, education, refreshments, culinary contests, journaling, community vendors and other pursuits.

A special event was a visit by Jason Moo-Moa, a 1 ½-year-old male micro Scottish Highland cow. Team members also loosened up their throwing arms for pie aerodynamics by taking aim at their favorite leaders in a pie-throwing contest. It was all in good fun! Maybe whipped cream is the new skin regimen!

See the photo gallery for some highlights of the activities at our hospital.