Tampa's 'Dr. Deep Sea' Emerges After 100 Days In Underwater Lab

Dr. Joseph Dituri broke the world record for living longest undersea. He spent 100 days in a 100-square-foot habitat 22 feet underwater.

AdventHealth Opens Dedicated Heart Failure Unit In Tampa

The new unit at AdventHealth Tampa’s Pepin Heart Institute allows cardiologists to provide advanced therapies that improve outcomes.

Son Gives Mom Ultimate Mother's Day Gift, Helps Hospital Make History

Tampa General Hospital performed its first living donor liver transplant when a son donated part of his liver to his mother.

15 FL Facilities Ranked Among America’s Best Maternity Hospitals

15 Florida facilities are among America's best maternity hospitals, according to a recent ranking from Newsweek.

Active 100-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday At Hillsborough Senior Center

Aging services allow seniors to keep active, healthy and socialize with those with common interests.

More Than 100 New Mothers, Mothers-To-Be Treated To Baby Shower

New and soon-to-be mothers were showered with gifts for their new babies, courtesy of team members at Healthpark Genesis Women’s Center​.

Lung Association Encourages Tampa to Take Action to End Lung Cancer

Organization illuminates buildings and landmarks in turquoise, shares stories of those impacted to raise awareness of lung cancer

Advisory Issued For Fecal Pollution At Davis Islands Beach

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County advises against swimming at Davis Islands Beach.

Increase In Zombie, Frankenstein Drugs To Be Hashed Out At FL Summit

The Opioid Summit 2023 will take place in Tampa Thursday and feature panelists from all disciplines to discuss solutions.

Tampa General Hospital CEO Named Top Health Care Leader In U.S.

John Couris was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review.

Tampa Residents Step Up to Raise $150,000 at Fight For Air Climb

The American Lung Association in Tampa raised funds for lung health education, advocacy and lifesaving research

Film Chronicles Struggles Of 26-Year-Old Fentanyl-Addicted Tampa Woman

A Tampa family is bringing attention to the deadly consequences of fentanyl use in a film that will premiere Monday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m.

Tampa Residents Climb Bank of America Plaza Stairs for Lung Health

Fight For Air Climb raises money to support the American Lung Association in Florida.

Tampa Hospital Named No. 3 In Florida On Newsweek's Top Hospitals List

Tampa General Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Tampa Bay, No. 3 in Florida as well as one of the top 100 hospitals in the U.S.

Publix Stuffed Chicken Dropped, May Contain Undeclared Allergens: USDA

Health officials said in an alert the stuffed chicken Publix sold in FL may contain soy and milk, ingredients not listed on the packaging.

Mobile Health Units To Travel To Patients With TGH Clinical Care Team

The units and services are made possible through COVID-19 CARES Act funding allocated by the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners.

Tampa General Hospital Expands Radiation Oncology Program

The expansion of radiation oncology services is part of TGH Cancer Institute’s vision of improving health.

$148.6M Bed Tower To Be Unveiled At Haley Veterans Hospital In Tampa

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new bed tower will take place Saturday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m., in front of the bed tower's main entrance.

Choose Healthier Habits in 2023 with National Take the Stairs Day

American Lung Association encourages Florida residents to take the stairs and support lung health by signing up for the Fight For Air Climb

High Fecal Bacteria Levels Detected At Tampa Beaches

Swimming advisories have been issued for Picnic Island and Cypress Point beaches due to high bacteria levels.

BayCare Health Acquires Nonprofit Northside Behavioral Health Center

After seven years managing Northside Behavioral Health Center in Tampa, BayCare Health System announced it now owns the nonprofit center.

9/11 Ground Zero Lung Cancer Survivor Educates Tampa On Lung Health

Jack Sica shares his lung cancer journey and encourages community members to get lung cancer screenings

AdventHealth Earns High Marks In Patient Safety From Leapfrog Group

Three hospitals also received the very elite designation of Top Hospital.

TGH Receives Grant For Military Doctors To Treat Trauma Patients

The Mission Zero program provides funding to ensure medical readiness by integrating military care providers into civilian trauma centers.

Tampa General Hospital Reaches Milestone With 7,500 Kidney Transplants

The hospital’s Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center set a record as it continues to address the increasing demand for the vital organ.

Registration Underway For Jan. 14 Hiking With A Viking

The first hike, scheduled for Dec. 10, filled up almost immediately so the county suggests registering now for the January hike.

Florida Residents Should Consider Masking Up For The Holidays: CDC

The number of people in Florida receiving flu and COVID-19 vaccines is higher than the national average.

Tampa General Hospital’s Cancer Institute Awarded COC Accreditation

The institute earned a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Cancer, a program established by the American College of Surgeons.

1,000 Runners To Participate In Arthritis Benefit With Bells On

Arthritis is the No. 1 cause of disability in the U.S., affecting more than 60 million people, including 4.5 million in Florida.

There's A Baby Boom At Tampa General With Record Number Of Births

The ​TGH Women’s Institute delivered more than 7,000 babies in fiscal year 2022, setting a record for the most deliveries in two decades.

TGH Is First U.S. ER To Offer Rapid Blood Test For Concussion, TMI

The Abbott TBI Plasma test runs on a portable instrument that allows doctors to quickly assess individuals with mild traumatic brain injury.

Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute Is Expanding

The introduction of an infusion center is a part of the hospital's commitment to "developing a world-class cancer center for patients."

Tampa General Hospital CEO, CFO Recognized By Becker's Hospital Review

John Couris and Mark Runyon were named on the “Highly Successful CEO-CFO Duos” list.

Central Florida Sees Higher Number Of RSV Cases Than Usual, Says DOH

The Florida Department of Health has issued a notice alerting residents of an above-average number of RSV cases.

Free Narcan Kits Available Through Hillsborough Department Of Health

Hillsborough County is giving out free narcan nasal spray kits to people at risk of experiencing an overdose.

Tampa General Hospital Expands Access To Cardiac Rehabilitation

Tampa General is partnering with Recora to provide an innovative virtual cardiac service for patients to recover at home.

TGH, USF Health Advance Collaboration In Water Street District

The biorepository enhances the study of human tissue and cancer research, leading to laboratory discoveries and new patient treatments.

RSV Cases Rise In FL: 5 Things To Know About ‘Tripledemic’ Threat

The Florida Department of Health says cases of RSV are much higher than the past 5 years. Officials are also monitoring flu, COVID trends.

Reducing Unnecessary C-Sections Earns Tampa General Hospital Honors

Tampa General achieved a C-section rate of 21.4 percent, exceeding the goal of 23.6 percent set by Healthy People 2030 initiative.

COVID Added To CDC Vax Schedule; FL Law On Vaccinations

The CDC has added the COVID-19 vaccine to its recommended school immunization schedule. But Florida officials have the final say.