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10/27/2025

"Smile, breathe, and go slowly." -Thich Nhat Hanh 💙

10/26/2025

We were at Saturday's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk! Our BayCare team members were on hand to support the American Cancer Society event and bring awareness to the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. As younger people are being diagnosed with later stage cancer, it's important to be proactive in your health. Schedule an annual mammogram and take charge of your breast health. Visit BayCare.org/BreastHealth 🩷

10/25/2025

Exciting News! The BayCare Cancer Institute received the delivery of the proton accelerator for its proton therapy center to open at St. Joseph’s Hospital! This marks a significant milestone since BayCare broke ground for the proton therapy center in September last year. More information here: https://bit.ly/3JsEfbW

10/24/2025

🎃 Halloween is almost here! Before the costumes go on and the candy bags fill up, make sure your little ones are ready for a safe night out. 👻

Our latest article from BayCare Kids has tips to help families enjoy a fun and injury-free Halloween. From costume safety to trick-or-treating best practices, we’ve got you covered: https://bit.ly/3WF1ZMU

BayCare Kids offers safety tips to keep Halloween a night of fun instead of fright.

10/23/2025

🧠 Want to keep your memory sharp as you age? Small daily habits like eating brain-friendly foods, staying active and getting quality sleep can make a big difference.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hkbBWW

Want to boost your brain health? Explore expert insights, practical tips and the science behind memory improvement with guidance from BayCare neurologist Dr. Sanjiv Sahoo.

10/22/2025

BayCare is proud to be recognized as a Woman-Led Organization in the 2025 Top Workplaces Fall Culture Excellence Awards. With 73% of our leadership team made up of women, we’re building a future where opportunity is the standard.

Just ask Alicia Salazar, now Site Manager at the BMG New Tampa Primary Care office. She launched her career through BayCare’s Medical Assistant Academy — just one of the many workforce development programs helping team members grow right here at BayCare.

Click here to read about Alicia’s story and more in our 2024 Annual Report to the Community: https://bit.ly/4mNzgBg

10/21/2025

BayCare recently held a groundbreaking of our new behavioral health Central Receiving Facility (CRF) in Pasco County. The first of its kind in the county, the new CRF will provide crisis intervention, assessment and referral services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
Expected to open next summer, this new facility was made possible through funding from the State of Florida as well as our friends at the Mease Dunedin Hospital Foundation. Special thanks to State Senator Ed Hooper and State Representative Brad Yeager for championing this project and recognizing the importance of expanding access to high-quality behavioral health care throughout West Central Florida. Learn more about BayCare’s new CRF:

BayCare Behavioral Health, the largest provider of behavioral health services in West Central Florida, held a groundbreaking ceremony for Pasco County’s first Central Receiving Facility. The more than $2 million project is part of BayCare’s ongoing commitment to expand access to mental health an...

10/20/2025

"Always be a work in progress." - Emily Lillian 🚧

10/17/2025

How do you stay okay? 💚 Whether it’s journaling, exercising, cooking or connecting with a support group, our partners at Tampa Bay Thrives want to hear your story!

The “How I Stay Okay” contest has been extended through October 31 — share a short video showing how you care for your mental health for a chance to win a prize!

📧 Submit your video to info@tampabaythrives.org. You can also tag a friend to encourage them to share their story too.

It takes time to learn how you stay okay! That's why we are extending the deadline for our How I Stay Okay video contest!

Submit a video sharing how you take care of your mental health by October 31st and be entered to win up to $250!

For some, taking care of your mental health means making a comfort meal at the end of the day to unwind, going for a long midday walk, or starting your day by journaling your goals and feelings! Whatever it is that helps you take care of your mental health, we want to hear about it!

Help break the stigma! Send your video submissions to info@tampabaythrives.org to be entered in the contest!

10/16/2025

🚫 Did you know everyday items in your home could be toxic if not stored properly? From medicine to cleaning products, prevention is key.

Swipe through for quick tips to keep your family safe 👉
And save the Poison Help number: 1-800-222-1222.

10/15/2025

“I thought I couldn’t get breast cancer because my breasts were small.” – Lalita Green. Read her story and learn the truth about mammogram myths and early detection.

Don’t let misconceptions stop you from a life-saving breast cancer screening. BayCare experts debunk mammogram myths and share how annual screenings save lives.

10/14/2025

🎉We're thrilled to congratulate Gail Ryder, vice president of behavioral health at BayCare, on being named the Florida Hospital Association’s Health Care Leader of the Year! This honor recognizes Gail’s visionary leadership and her transformative impact on behavioral health across West Central Florida.

From embedding mental health services in primary care to launching Florida’s first behavioral health urgent care center, Gail and her team continue to innovate and advocate for those in need. Their partnerships with law enforcement, schools and government agencies have brought vital support to vulnerable populations, including children impacted by trauma and veterans seeking care.

Read more about Gail's incredible contributions and watch her colleagues, friends and family share congratulations:

BayCare’s Gail Ryder has been recognized for her decades-long commitment to transforming behavioral health care across Florida by expanding access, breaking stigma and leading innovation in mental health treatment.