BayCare Opens Innovative HealthHub In Valrico

VALRICO, FL — Now residents can see their doctor, exercise, shop for workout gear and enjoy a healthy meal at a single location.

BayCare Health System has officially opened a first-of-its kind BayCare HealthHub in Bloomingdale.

The high-tech health and wellness destination is designed for the greater Brandon area and surrounding communities.

"We're excited to bring a brand new model of care to the Tampa Bay area," said Jim Cote, senior vice president for Ambulatory Services at BayCare. "Our goal was to create a state-of-art health and wellness destination – incorporating innovative technology and convenience to not just treat symptoms, but also help keep families healthier."

The 115,000-square-foot facility has integrated traditional health care services such as primary care, pediatrics, adult rehabilitation, behavioral health, urgent care, imaging and laboratories with wellness activities including fitness classes, nutrition education and like-minded retailers to promote healthy living.

The BayCare HealthHub has no waiting rooms. Patients experience a streamlined visit as they check in only once at a central registration desk for multiple health and wellness services.

BayCare has also brought the second TechDeck to the BayCare HealthHub. TechDeck is an innovative resource for health and wellness technology, which provides advanced and high-tech products that can be connected to personal digital devices. The first TechDeck opened in 2018 at the HealthHub facility in Largo.

The BayCare HealthHub also includes a 20,000-square-foot fitness center, providing the latest technology such as cardio and strength equipment, personal training, a free fitness tracker, group exercise classes and nutrition services.

Starting this fall, BayCare also plans to introduce healthy food options and various retail geared toward health and wellness.

"The integration of multiple health and wellness services help provide convenient access to high-quality care while ensuring optimal customer experience," said Cote. "This new, integrated model of care also provides a space for the community to exercise, nurture their mind and body and encourage them to live a healthy lifestyle."

The BayCare HealthHub, located at 2470 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico, includes a half-mile walking trail, a serenity garden, free parking and valet. The facility also hosts a farmer's market once a month featuring local vendors, fresh produce and a food truck.

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BayCare is a not-for-profit health care system with 15 hospitals and hundreds of offices throughout Tampa Bay. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care and wellness.