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.

Celebrating John: A Story of Strength, Hope, and Love on His 2nd Birthday
An Early Arrival and a Fight for Life Two years ago, on April 17, 2023, John entered the world far earlier than expected – but...

Brooks’ Story: The Millers Had Choices for Their Son’s Cardiac Care. They Chose St. Joe’s.
With two young boys ages two and four, life for Meghan Miller and her husband Ray was already busy. It was about to get even...

St. Joe’s is More Than Just the Local Hospital. It’s Part of Our Community.
Karen, Dexter, Hadley, and Micah Early in 2020 Karen and Micah’s two children, Dexter and Hadley, were lounging in one of the family’s hammocks enjoying...

From Patients to Healers: How Three Former St. Joe’s Patients Were Inspired to Return as St. Joe’s Team Members
From left to right: Naidel, Isabella, and Norman A doctor has just given you devastating news. Your child has cancer. Everything else that comes after...

Everly’s Story: Closing the Hole in Her Heart
Jennifer Johnson had her first daughter at St Joseph’s Women’s Hospital thirteen years ago. It was a textbook delivery. She and her husband Wallace remembered...