St. Joseph's Hospitals Foundation

10/19/2026

St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation is proud to have supported the launch of the new BayCare Proton Center with a contribution of more than $450,000. Through the generosity of our donors, we are excited to bring the next generation of cancer care to Tampa Bay.

BayCare Cancer Institute's proton therapy center on the campus of St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa is now open and accepting patients, bringing one of the most advanced forms of radiation treatment closer to home for adults and children.

10/16/2026

Every patient story matters!

At St. Joseph's Hospital, behind every treatment, every breakthrough, and every moment of care, there’s a story worth sharing. Your experience could bring comfort to another family, inspire hope, or show the impact of compassionate care.

We invite you to share your patient story with us and be part of the community that continues to uplift and support one another.

Click the link and share your story today: https://bit.ly/4v9jyVD

10/15/2026

Interventional cardiologists Firas Almahasneh and Alok Singh performed the first implant of the investigational Norm™ System at St. Joseph’s Hospital on September 30. The study is led by Nirav Raval, MD, medical director of BayCare’s Heart and Vascular Institute, with Eugene DePasquale, MD, a heart failure and transplant specialist, serving as sub-investigator.

The study will assess whether earlier warning signs, combined with physician-directed action plans can help patients and care teams identify concerning changes before they become a medical emergency. BayCare participates in clinical trials like NORM-HF to help advance medical research and provide patients access to investigational therapies and technologies.

Read the full story here: https://baycare.org/newsroom/2026/october/baycare-first-to-implant-investigational-heart-failure-monitoring-system

10/14/2026

The halls at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital were full of spooky fun and happy hearts this week! 👻🧡

Thanks to Spirit of Children, our St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital patients and their siblings got to select their Halloween costumes in a shop made especially for them. It was a spooktacular celebration filled with crafts, treats, and big smiles. Beyond the fun, Spirit of Children’s continued generosity helps our Child Life Department provide comforting, therapeutic, and educational experiences that make hospital stays a little brighter and a lot less scary for kids and their families.

You can keep the Halloween spirit going! Shop at participating Spirit Halloween stores and 10% of your purchase will be donated to support St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, plus, enjoy 10% off your order with our coupon.

To learn more and see a list of participating locations, please visit: https://www.give2stjoeskids.org/news-events/partner-events/

10/13/2026

A little sweetness can make a big difference. 🍪

Now through December 31, enjoy a Snickerdoodle Cookie at Fitlife Foods while supporting St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation. Every cookie helps give back to the patients, families, and community served by St. Joseph’s.

Treat yourself and support a great cause along the way!

10/12/2026

Join us on Friday, November 20 at the beautiful JW Marriott Tampa Water Street for one of Tampa Bay's most anticipated holiday events. Premium Individual tickets are now available for the 2026 Holiday Fashion Show benefiting St. Joseph's Women's Hospital.

Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the Holiday Fashion Show is more than a celebration of style. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for women in our community. This year's event will support the creation of A Place for Her Mobile Boutique, a first-of-its-kind mobile resource that will bring breast cancer recovery essentials, personalized guidance, and compassionate support directly to patients at the hospital.

Enjoy a festive afternoon featuring stunning fashions by Dillard's, holiday shopping, exciting auction packages, lunch, and an inspiring program that celebrates the power of women uplifting and supporting one another.

Gather your friends and join us as we kick off the holiday season in style while helping women feel confident, supported, and cared for throughout every stage of their breast cancer journey.

Register here: https://give.sjhfoundation.org/event/2026-holiday-fashion-show/e794134/register/new/select-tickets

10/09/2026

Our annual St. Joseph’s Golf Classic returns on October 26, 2026, at Old Memorial Golf Club. We are looking forward to a great day on the course!

A special thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make this event possible, including our presenting sponsor Robins & Morton. Your generosity helps us continue providing compassionate care and innovative programs that make a lasting difference for the patients and their families.

10/08/2026

For years, Emma Crisci’s family was unaware that a heart murmur could signal a life-threatening condition.

After further testing and a referral to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Emma was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect (ASD)—two holes in her heart affecting normal blood flow. After a successful procedure, Emma returned to St. Joseph’s for regular follow-up visits. Those visits did more than monitor her heart—they inspired her to pursue a career as a diagnostic medical sonographer.

Today, Emma is a pediatric cardiac sonographer at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, carrying on the tradition of compassionate care that once helped save her life and now helping other CHD warriors.

Read more about her inspiring story: https://www.give2stjoeskids.org/when-healing-comes-full-circle-the-crisci-family-story/

10/07/2026

Save 10% at Spirit Halloween and support local kids at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital! 🎃

Through Spirit of Children, 100% of donations stay local, directly supporting the Child Life Department and programs that bring comfort, joy, and a sense of normalcy to children and families during their hospital stay.

From Halloween celebrations and activity kits to sensory equipment, therapy programs, and family spaces, your support helps make a meaningful difference.

🛍️ Visit one of these participating Tampa Bay locations to make sure your support goes directly to our patients and families:

📍Tampa Palms - 16015 Tampa Palms Boulevard West, Tampa 33647
📍South Tampa - 3804 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa 33611
📍Carrollwood - 15792 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa 33618
📍Brandon - 161 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon 33511
📍Cortez Plaza (Bradenton) - 4495 14th Street West, Bradenton 34207
📍Buccaneer Square - 8615 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa 33615
📍Seffner - 790 West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Seffner 33584
📍Plant City - 1427 South Collins Street, Plant City 33563
📍South Lakeland - 4764 Florida Avenue South, Lakeland 33813
📍East Lakeland - 2536 U.S. 92, Lakeland 33801
📍Race Track Road - 12702 Race Track Road, Tampa 33626

10/06/2026

For Dr. Grant Geissler, his commitment extends well beyond the walls of the operating room. It is about forging lifelong bonds at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital.

He recalls, “I have photos from the wedding of a patient I operated on as an infant. I became friends with that family and we made jokes about inviting me to their daughters wedding when she grows up and has a normal life. And sure enough, they did that, and I attended the wedding.”

As a BayCare Medical Group pediatric surgeon and medical director of children’s surgery at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Dr. Geissler has developed enduring connections with families, often caring for patients from their very first day of life and celebrating their achievements years later. He considers this a true privilege, always mindful that the effects of compassionate care last far beyond a single procedure.

Physicians like Dr. Geissler leave an indelible mark on every child and family they serve, and we are deeply thankful for their dedication. 💙