Patient Stories
With our mission to preserve and enhance our tradition of medical excellence and compassionate care for the Tampa Bay community, it is a great honor to hear that we are making a difference in the lives of our patients.
These patient stories exemplify the level of care we strive for at St. Joseph’s Children's Hospital.
“I’m One of St. Joe’s Biggest Fans”
In June of 2016, Justine Chambers’ morning started out like any other, until a call from her 9-year-old daughter’s school changed everything. “They told me...
St. Joe’s Gave Hope to Aubrey Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_1rw6PL25s&t=3s “Your daughter has cancer.” When Lyndsi Hutson took her then 6-year-old daughter Aubrey to the doctor in April of 2020 because she was experiencing...
A Team Like No Other Leads to a Victory Like No Other
As a linebacker on the Berkeley Prep football team, Jared Watson knew all about teamwork and what it took to secure a victory. But in...
Medical Device Helps Daniel’s Family Bond
The last six months have been a whirlwind for Julianna Perenzuela and her family. When their beautiful baby boy Daniel arrived last year, he was...
Chase’s Miraculous Journey is Music to Our Ears
Her daughter was a little over a year old when Alisha Harper was thrilled to learn she was expecting another baby. “We’d always wanted our...
A Good Neighbor with a Big Heart: How Fintech is Helping Kids Like Gianna Smile
When Fintech employee Jolene LaBarbera was tapped to be part of the company’s newly created community outreach team, she couldn’t wait to get started on...
