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.
Olivia Wiggins: A Future Restored Because of St. Joe’s
On a summer day in June of 2006, Olivia Wiggins was born at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital —the final piece to a large and loving...
A Fragile Beginning, a Thriving Future: The Chapas Family Story
At their 20-week ultrasound, childhood sweethearts and newlyweds Jenny and Cody Chapas were watching their future come into focus—tiny fingers, curled toes, the unmistakable shape...
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...
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...
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...
