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07/25/2024

Sun-smart in the Sunshine State! 🌞🏖️🌴 Power up your summer skincare with the perfect sunscreen tailored for your skin and lifestyle. Master the art of sun-proof living with our guide:

Living in sunny Florida means sunscreen is a must! Here’s how to pick the right one for you.

07/24/2024

🌞 Summer offers a variety of ways to practice self-care through activities that promote well-being, from sunlit beaches and action-packed baseball games ⚾ to invigorating yoga sessions 🧘‍♂️ and leisurely picnics. Find time to unwind and reconnect with yourself and make the most of the season with these 10 outdoor summer activities:

From sunlit beaches and action-packed baseball games to invigorating yoga sessions and leisurely picnics, summer offers a variety of ways to practice self-care through activities that promote well-being.

07/23/2024

World War II veteran Bill King was used to living a full and active life until last fall when he began experiencing some serious heart issues. His daughter insisted he go to our Morton Plant Hospital, and we're so glad he did. He received the care he needed to continue enjoying his life and even celebrated his 97th birthday with a big surprise party earlier this year. Read more about his story and the heart and vascular care he received:

World War II veteran Bill King recently celebrated his 97th birthday, and thanks to the outstanding cardiovascular care at Morton Plant Hospital, he plans to celebrate many more.

07/22/2024

07/19/2024

Let's talk about it! Our podcast is here to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to ask your OB-GYN the questions that matter the most. https://bit.ly/463DXPN

07/18/2024

We are pleased to announce that the new South Florida Baptist Hospital opens Aug. 10. Our newest hospital features 146 private patient rooms, eight operating rooms, 34 emergency department and fast-track beds as well as an 85,000-square-foot Medical Arts Building. The hospital, located at 3202 N. Park Road in Plant City, Florida, replaces the current legacy hospital which has served the Plant City community for more than 70 years.

As the first and only hospital in Plant City, South Florida Baptist Hospital has built a new state-of-the-art hospital to accommodate the community's expected growth over the next few decades.

07/17/2024

Unlock the secrets of hydration beyond just drinking water! 💧🥦 Discover the foods that keep you hydrated too. High five to hydration! 🖐 Visit: https://bit.ly/3W7r8zn to learn more!

07/16/2024

BayCare offers many opportunities for teenagers to get a closer look at the world of health care. During the summer, hundreds of teens volunteer at our hospitals. Meet one of those teens who went from volunteer to a registered nurse at St. Anthony's Hospital. https://bit.ly/3Ls59hw

BayCare nurse Dylan Hildabrand credits his teen volunteer experience at St. Anthony’s Hospital as the perfect start to his career. BayCare offers several programs for teens to explore the health care industry firsthand.

07/12/2024

Summer weather means higher temperatures ... and more bugs! 🕷️ Find out which insects most commonly cause allergic reactions and what the symptoms are: https://bit.ly/3xQIjwX

07/11/2024

Make your family's summer swimming escapade both exhilarating and secure! Dive into our water-safety 101 and wave bye to worries. 🏊‍♀️💦 Stay safe, everybody! 👉
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07/10/2024

It's National Grilling Month! 😍 Whether you're a fan of the classic charcoal grill or prefer the convenience of gas, safety should always be your main ingredient! 🍔🔥🌭 Follow the pro tips on Barbecue and food safety to ensure a fun, illness-free BBQ at the link in our comments!

07/09/2024

Life is full of changes. Talk to a Health Care Navigator to see if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period in the Health Insurance Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) or another program. BayCare Health Care Navigators are available to offer free, one-on-one assistance to help you find affordable health care coverage. Call 1-855-404-3334, email HealthcareNavigator@baycare.org or learn more here: https://bit.ly/409Fz7C

07/05/2024

Hot weather, clear skies, and extra leisure time in the summer mean that many people spend hours in the sun. Lengthy sun exposure can raise the risk for skin cancer if you don't take steps to protect yourself. Take our quiz to test your sun exposure knowledge. 🌞 😎 https://bit.ly/4cv5TOG

07/04/2024

Get ready to dazzle the night sky safely this Fourth of July! 🎇Remember, the best way is to entrust your fireworks display to the professionals. But if you insist on a personal show, you can't miss these essential safety tips from our Wellness and Safety experts. Stay safe and let the celebrations begin! 👉

Fireworks are a fun way to make any celebration a spectacular event, but each year an increasing number of people seek medical assistance for firework-related injuries. Read these safety tips to protect you and your family around fireworks.

07/03/2024

Want something refreshing and healthy to drink this summer? All you need is a blender, fresh fruit, nonfat yogurt and a vivid imagination to concoct something that's pureed heaven. https://bit.ly/4eRACqL

07/02/2024

As we journey through life, our nutritional needs evolve, influenced by factors such as metabolism, hormonal changes, lifestyle and overall health. Learn how to prioritize your health and well-being through proper nutrition in every stage of adulthood.

No matter what stage of life you’re in, it’s never too late (or too early!) to prioritize your health and well-being through proper nutrition.

07/01/2024

BayCare, West Central Florida’s leading not-for-profit health care system, is entering a new chapter that will include the same great patient care. Local hospitals came together to create BayCare in 1997, and now the health system has reorganized to ensure locally led, high-quality, compassionate care remains accessible for our communities for decades to come. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RPB1An

06/29/2024

You may have heard of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but what is PTSD really? What does it feel and look like? What are some of the things that can trigger PTSD? Learn the answers to these questions, the different ways PTSD can be treated and more: https://bit.ly/3xD1gTD

06/28/2024

Headache pain happens to most, but if it's severe or unusual, you may start to worry. 🎧 Listen to learn the facts about headaches and migraines. https://bit.ly/3VTMMYK

06/27/2024

Exciting news! 🎉 Two cardiovascular physicians at St. Joseph's Hospital leveraged new industry technology and their specialized experience to develop a revolutionary treatment option for atrial fibrillation (AFib) called the Tampa 2. Learn more below!

With intention to provide a revolutionary treatment option for atrial fibrillation (AFib), cardiovascular physicians at St. Joseph’s Hospital have leveraged new industry technology and their specialized experience to create an innovative new procedure.

06/26/2024

Hip replacements at BayCare have come a long way! Debra Liberto was back teaching Silver Sneakers just three weeks after surgery and walking the same day. Now, one-third of our joint replacement patients go home the same day, speeding up recovery. Learn how BayCare is transforming patient care and recovery.

At BayCare, one-third of patients who undergo joint replacement surgery are discharged the day of surgery and can recover in the comfort of their own home.

06/25/2024

Our hospitals are once again leading the way in offering new treatment options to patients in the Tampa Bay area. Recently, Morton Plant Hospital became the first in the Tampa Bay area to offer a new treatment to patients with in-stent restenosis. Learn more:

Morton Plant Hospital now provides a new treatment for patients experiencing re-narrowing of a stented artery.

06/23/2024

Summertime means a change in routine for many families, and that change can impact kids' behaviors and moods. We want summer to be fun and relaxing, but we also want to keep kids engaged and connected. Routines can have mental health benefits for kids of all ages—including teens and even adults! Learn more about the importance of routines at BayCareKidsOnOurSleeves.org.

06/22/2024

June is National Cancer Survivors Month. Read the breast cancer survivor story of BayCare patient Liz Winter and her unique perspective of living with, through and beyond the disease:

June celebrates those who have fought cancer, those currently in treatment and those living with, through and beyond the disease.

06/21/2024

She survived cancer three times, and today, this BayCare laboratory coordinator uses her incredible story to inspire others on their health journeys. Read how BayCare played a pivotal role in Donna Williams' survival after her lung cancer diagnosis here:

Donna Williams uses her incredible story of perseverance through three separate cancer diagnoses to inspire patients at BayCare Laboratories (Riverview).

06/20/2024

The national shortage of a drug used to shrink bladder tumors has led to the development of a process at all BayCare hospitals to instill chemotherapy medication directly into the bladder. Now infusion center nurses can provide the treatment instead of surgeons in an operating room.

The shortage of a drug used to shrink bladder tumors has led to the development of a process now available at all BayCare hospitals to instill chemotherapy medication directly into the bladder.