Tampa General Hospital

18/07/2025

Last night, the Tampa Medical & Research District served as the backdrop for a powerful evening of international collaboration and innovation between organizations across our region, including Tampa General Hospital, the University of South Florida, The University of Tampa, the Tampa Bay EDC, the Consulate General of Japan in Miami, and many others.

At the Japan-Tampa Life Sciences & Healthcare Innovation Forum, hosted at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), local and global leaders gathered to explore new opportunities for partnership in life sciences, biotechnology and academic medicine. The evening included remarks from Mayor Jane Castor, Dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Dr. Charles Lockwood, USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra, and Acting Consul General Fumiyo Tsuda. Alongside them were panel discussions featuring numerous leaders throughout the industry including our President & CEO, John Couris, and Jennifer Crabtree, incoming President of the Tampa Medical & Research District.

Thank you to all who participated in the evening, including Dr. Haru Okuda of CAMLS for hosting the event. As the region's only academic health system, TGH is proud to play a central role in advancing innovation, research and clinical exchange on a global scale.

18/07/2025

Tampa General Hospital has once again been recognized by the American Heart Association for delivering advanced, high-quality stroke care! We’re proud to have earned the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus with Advanced Therapy with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll distinctions for 2025.

As the region’s only academic health system and one of the only Comprehensive Stroke Centers in Tampa, this recognition reflects the strength of our research-driven approach, our commitment to evidence-based care and the expertise of the multidisciplinary teams at our TGH Neuroscience Institute as they work together to improve outcomes for each and every patient we serve.

18/07/2025

A viral migraine "cure" involving soda and french fries? Dr. Melissa Ann Moore, neurologist at our TGH Neuroscience Institute and USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, joined FOX 13 News to break down the trend and separate fact from fiction. Her insights might surprise you! 🥤🍟

FOX 13's Linda Hurtado interviewed Dr. Melissa Ann Moore on claims that soda and French fries cure migraines.

17/07/2025

We’re so proud to share that Tampa General Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care for 2025 by Newsweek, ranking #1 in Tampa and West Central Florida for the specialty.

As the region’s only academic health system, we’re advancing pulmonary care through groundbreaking research, precision medicine and one of the most experienced thoracic surgery teams in the state. Whether managing chronic conditions like COPD or performing complex lung surgeries, our multidisciplinary team delivers personalized care that leads to better outcomes and improved quality of life.

15/07/2025

This , we were honored to welcome Dr. Constanza Ballesta, a surgeon from Barcelona, Spain, to shadow Dr. José Lopez and Dr. Douglas Politz, medical directors of our TGH Parathyroid & Thyroid Institute, and the two most experienced parathyroid surgeons operating in the world today.

Dr. Ballesta sought to get firsthand insight into our daily operations and observe the advanced techniques our surgeons employ to treat the most complex cases. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, Tampa General is also a global destination for parathyroid surgery and has cared for more patients with parathyroid disease than any hospital worldwide. Her visit exemplifies the powerful example that TGH provides in global collaboration and excellence—leadership that is now certain to impact the care of patients across the Atlantic!

15/07/2025

As the region’s only academic health system, we’re proud to work alongside USF Health-University of South Florida—now recognized as Florida’s only Tier 1 medical school. This national recognition reflects the strength of our long-standing partnership and the groundbreaking work happening across our shared campuses.

From concept to cure, our partnership is where innovation meets impact. Together, we’re powering the future of medicine through defining research—advancing science, accelerating innovation and delivering care that truly changes lives.

15/07/2025

Right out of high school, Anna knew she wanted a career where she could help people and make a real difference. She went to Pinellas Technical College, became a Certified Surgical Technologist, and now she’s part of the team at TGH—prepping operating rooms, staying focused during procedures, and making sure every detail is just right.

Ready to take that first step? Visit here to learn more and apply: www.TGH.org/Careers-At-Tampa-General

15/07/2025

Academic medicine in action! We’re shaping the future of primary care through our new USF Health-University of South Florida and TGH Family Medicine Residency Program, combining research, education and hands-on clinical training to develop the next generation of physician leaders.

14/07/2025

Our President & CEO, John Couris, spent the day at TGH Healthpark, shadowing our specialty clinic team and exploring TampaWell’s on-site community garden and food pharmacy. These visits reflect the culture at TGH—one where leaders stay closely connected to the vital work happening every day.

From clinical care to food access, the services at TGH Healthpark are making a powerful impact on the health and well-being of our community—all thanks to the passion and commitment of the incredible team here.

14/07/2025

What if AI could help nurses know when a newborn is in pain, even before they cry? That question is becoming a reality at TGH thanks to the power of academic medicine.

In partnership with the University of South Florida, our teams are developing artificial intelligence that monitors facial expressions, vital signs and sounds to detect pain in NICU babies in real time. It's a powerful example of how research and clinical care come together to advance medicine and protect our youngest, most vulnerable patients.

Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.

14/07/2025

After his heart stopped 19 times, Jason Shedden’s story could have ended. But it didn’t, thanks to the advanced, specialized care available at Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only academic health system.

Airlifted from a community hospital to TGH, Jason was placed on life support, underwent critical surgery, and survived what few ever do. One year later, he returned to TGH to celebrate not just a second chance, but a new mission: spreading awareness about heart health. ❤️

Watch the full story on FOX 13 now: https://bit.ly/4l7Jrzn

11/07/2025

Tonight, we will honor the life and legacy of Frank Fritz, a beloved member of our TGH family whose dedication, compassion and service will never be forgotten.

As our Aeromed team performs a flyover in tribute, we’ll gather to reflect on the countless lives Frank touched and the extraordinary example he set. In recognition of his impact—and thanks to the generosity of those who gave through the Tampa General Hospital Foundation, with special thanks to Dr. David Wein and Michele Moran for their donations—we will be naming a Trauma Resuscitation Bay in his memory. It will be a space where critical moments unfold and lives are saved, just as Frank helped do so many times.

His legacy lives on in every patient cared for, every team member inspired, and every life made better through his work. Thank you, Frank. 💙