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.

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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...
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Celebrating Finn’s 12th Birthday: Finn’s Fighters Supports Families with Pediatric Cancer at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

As we honor what would have been Finn’s 12th birthday, Finn’s Fighters continues to provide holistic support to families battling pediatric cancer at St. Joseph’s...

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...
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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...
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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...
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Care for St. Joe’s Pediatric Heart Patient Galaxi Is Out of This World

At 17, Kim Guyette was diagnosed with endometriosis and told she would never be able to get pregnant. It was a harsh reality for the...
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“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...