Bayfront Health To Build Women’s Pavilion At Downtown St. Pete Campus

The new Bayfront Health Women’s Pavilion planned for downtown St. Pete will be dedicated to women’s health and wellness.

Polio Resurfaces: What FL Needs To Know, Vaccinations County By County

In Florida, about 93 percent of kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year were vaccinated against polio.

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Found At Maximo Park In St. Pete: FDOH

A blue-green algae bloom was found at Maximo Park in St. Petersburg, the Florida Department of Health said.

Oriental Fruit Flies Found In St. Pete Causes Quarantine: State

Fruits and vegetables grown in St. Petersburg can't leave the area during fruit quarantine, the Florida Department of Agriculture said.

9 Florida Children’s Hospitals Ranked Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News

These are the nine pediatric medical centers in Florida included in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.

24 FL Counties Are Now In CDC's High COVID Risk Category

Fifteen Florida counties were added Tuesday to the list of nine reported to be COVID hot spots at the end of May.

Yoga for the Turtles, Saturday June 11

Fundraiser beach yoga class to benefit Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Sea Turtle Conservation Program

Mobile Farmer's Market To Offer Fresh Produce Outside Bayfront Health

The Villages Grown offers more than 60 varieties of produce. Its mobile market will bring a fresh produce selection to St. Pete.

Allergy Sufferers Could Have Strong Symptoms In St. Pete This Week

This week in St. Pete has started off with a high pollen index of 8. Find out here if it gets worse or better by Friday.

It's Mosquito Season, St. Pete: Tips To Prevent Bites

Female mosquitoes are responsible for bites on humans.

CVS, Target Latest Florida Stores Limiting Baby Formula Purchases

Walgreens, CVS and Target stores in Florida are all limiting purchases to three units of infant and toddler formula amid a shortage.

COVID-19 Subvariant BA.2 Spreads In FL: 5 Things To Know

BA.2 has become the dominant strain in many countries and is considered to be more transmissible. Here's what it means for Florida.

FL Kids Under 6 Could Soon Get Moderna COVID Vaccine

One month after Pfizer paused its application for a young kids COVID shot, Moderna plans to ask the FDA to approve its baby/toddler vaccine.

BayCare Health System: New Robotic Technology Helps St. Petersburg Woman Become A Two-Time Cancer Survivor

Since May 2021, the hospital has been using Ion, Intuitive's robotic-assisted navigation bronchoscopy system that allows physicians to b ...

BayCare Health System: Veteran Nurse Takes Control Of Her Health After Heart Attack

Ruby Hope has been a registered nurse for 41 years. She's cared for patients, her family and even friends. But she hasn't always taken g ...

Harmful Blue-Green Algal Toxins Found In Pasadena Lake: City

The city of St. Pete has issued a health alert for algae presence in a Pinellas County lake. Guidelines for residents are in this article.

National Caregivers Day: Thank You For What You Do Helping Others

It takes love and patience to be a good caregiver. To honor their work, Patch shares two Tampa Bay area residents' experiences.

Latest Hospital Capacity In St. Pete Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Pinellas County.

BayCare Health System: St. Anthony's Hospital Joins St. Petersburg Police To Take Health Care To The Homeless

On a cold, rainy Tuesday morning in January, Laury Sears and several other people huddled together under a large picnic shelter at Woodl ...

FL Among The Safest States To Live In During COVID-19: Report

A new report looked at Florida's COVID-19 vaccination rates, hospitalizations, deaths and transmission rates.

Hospital Capacity In St. Pete Area: See The Latest

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Pinellas County and across FL.

Free N95 Masks To Be Given Out At Publix, Winn-Dixie, Walgreens

N95 masks will be given away at Publix, Winn-Dixie, Walmart, CVS, Costco and other pharmacies throughout Florida by the end of the week.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In St. Pete Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Pinellas County and across FL.

White House To Distribute Free N95 Masks: Where To Get Them In FL

Florida residents will be able to pick up free N95 masks at the same places they got vaccinated against COVID-19.

Free COVID-19 Tests In FL: How To Get Them

Florida households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday. There is no charge for the test kits.

Record COVID-19 Levels Found In Florida Sewage: See Latest Data

Wastewater analysis is giving U.S. counties, including one in Florida, an accurate look into the spread of coronavirus.

St. Pete Opens New Drive-Thru Only COVID-19 Testing Site

Residents can stay in their vehicle as they receive either the PCR COVID-19 test or rapid antigen testing at the city's drive-thru site.

Hospital Capacity In St. Pete Area: See The Latest

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Pinellas County and across FL.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In St. Pete Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Pinellas County and across FL.

Pfizer Boosters For Kids 12-15: What FL Parents Need To Know

The Food and Drug Administration authorization moves boosters for Floirda children ages 12-15 a step closer.

Florida State Park First Day Hikes Begin Jan. 1, 2022: List

State parks in Florida have invited residents and visitors to take advantage of nature and hiking on First Day Hike to welcome 2022.

Latest Hospital Capacity In St. Pete Area

Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Pinellas County.

Walgreens, CVS, Amazon Limit COVID-19 Tests For FL Shoppers

Walgreens, CVS and Amazon have all imposed purchase limits on at-home COVID-19 testing products in Florida and nationwide.

Hospital Capacity In St. Pete Area: See The Latest

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Pinellas County.

Where To Get COVID Tests, Shots In St. Pete Before 2021 Holidays

Many families are taking precautions as a COVID-19 surge sweeps Florida just before Christmas by getting tested and vaccinated.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In St. Petersburg

Boosters available in St. Pete help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

How Close Are St. Pete Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Pinellas County and across FL.

BayCare Health System: St. Anthony's Triathlon Opens Registration For 2022 Race Weekend

-  Registration for the 2022 St. Anthony's Triathlon is set to begin Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 (

Omicron In FL: What Percent Of COVID Cases Are New Variant?

The omicron coronavirus variant has a 3 percent rate nationwide, the CDC said. Here's what share of COVID cases in FL are from omicron.

Coronavirus Cases Up 20 Percent Recently In Pinellas County: CDC

Pinellas County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.