Tampa General Hospital’s Post

Today, we celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave! We're wishing everyone a day filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. As we gather with friends and family, let's take a moment to appreciate the unity that makes our nation strong. Have a safe and spectacular Independence Day, Tampa Bay! 🇺🇸✨🎆 #IndependenceDay #July4th While enjoying today's festivities, let's also keep things safe. Thousands end up in the ER each year from fireworks injuries. Consumer fireworks, including sparklers and firecrackers, can burn hot enough to cause third-degree burns. For a safe celebration, enjoy public shows put on by the professionals.

Vanessa Hernandez, a brave lung transplant patient who’s been awaiting her perfect donor match at the TGH Transplant Institute, has been keeping us smiling with hilarious updates about the construction she sees from her room every day. But construction looked a little different today! To Vanessa's surprise, TGH team members and our awesome construction team were holding "Stay Strong" signs just for her. Her reaction was priceless. Moments like these remind us of the strength found in unity and the unwavering support that defines our TGH family. Vanessa is an inspiration to us all, and we can't wait to see her shine as a spokesperson at the Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis walk in September here in Tampa. Stay strong, Vanessa! 💙 #WeAreTGH #TGHTransplantInstitute #PulmonaryFibrosis

Meet Steve Jurczik, a talented singer whose world was turned upside down by a diagnosis of Stage 4 throat cancer. Thanks to the care of head and neck surgery expert and associate professor at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Dr. Matthew Mifsud, Steve not only survived but kept his ability to sing. And how did Steve choose to express his gratitude? By coming back and performing for our team! Watch now to see Steve's remarkable story of strength and resilience. 🎶 #WeAreTGH #TGHENTInstitute

TGH’s framework of state-of-the-art services in Palm Beach and Martin counties continues to grow. We're proud to announce that the Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Disorders Institute of South Florida (PCSIFL) is joining the Tampa General Hospital network. The affiliation elevates pulmonology care along Florida's East Coast. Staffed by seven Palm Beach County-based physician specialists, TGH Pulmonary Care & Sleep Institute (TGH PCSI) will continue serving patients from offices in Atlantis and Wellington with the added resources of one of the nation's leading academic health systems. This support means patients will now have seamless access to TGH's advanced procedures and innovative research. #WeAreTGH #PulmonaryCare #SleepDisorders Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xHT04H

Summer is officially here, and the heat is on! As you enjoy some fun in the sun, it's important to prioritize your health on those scorching days. Dr. John Kiel DO, MPH, FACEP, CAQSM, emergency medicine physician from Tampa General Hospital / USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, offers his expert tips to stay safe during a heatwave. Read now to stay informed and enjoy a healthy summer! ☀️#WeAreTGH

The incredible team at our TGH Women’s Institute came together to celebrate our recent Level IV Maternal Care designation from The Joint Commission! This recognition, the highest national designation in maternal care, highlights our commitment to providing exceptional care to mothers and babies. Here's to many more milestones and continued excellence at TGH! 🎉 #WeAreTGH #MaternalCare

We're so proud to share that Dr. Jessica Brumley, certified nurse midwife at TGH and associate professor at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, has been appointed president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)! Dr. Brumley, a pioneer in midwifery education and practice in Florida, previously served as vice president of ACNM and held various leadership roles within the organization. At TGH, she has led initiatives to enhance maternity care practices and reduce cesarean section rates. We're confident that her expanded leadership at ACNM will raise maternal care standards nationwide. Congratulations, Dr. Brumley! 🎉 #WeAreTGH Brumley, Jessica

Tampa General Hospital is home to two of the most experienced parathyroid surgeons operating in the world today. Dr. Doug Politz, MD and Dr. José Lopez, medical directors of our TGH Parathyroid & Thyroid Institute, have performed over 13,000 successful parathyroidectomies and more than 35,000 parathyroid gland examinations. Because of their incredible skill, patients from across the globe have come to TGH to receive the individualized care they need. This #ParathyroidAwarenessMonth, we're proud to be a global leader in the treatment of parathyroid disorders. #WeAreTGH #Parathyroid #ParathyroidAwareness Learn more: www.tgh.org/Parathyroid

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Abhay Sharma, Director of the Division of Interventional Sleep Surgery at TGH and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at USF Health, for reaching the incredible milestone of 100 Inspire implants! The Inspire implant is a cutting-edge device designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea by stimulating the airway muscles to keep the airway open during sleep. Thank you, Dr. Sharma, for your continued contributions to advancing health care and transforming lives. Here's to many more successes! 🎉 #WeAreTGH #SleepApnea #ENTInstitute

We're proud to announce a groundbreaking achievement by our exceptional TGH Heart & Vascular team and the USF Health Cardiology Research Team! Dr. Robby Wu, Dr. Bibhu Datta Mohanty, and Dr. Ajay Bhandari have successfully implanted the first Aortix device in the state of Florida as part of the DRAIN-HF randomized control trial. This innovative trial compares the Aortix device to standard diuretic therapy in patients with acute heart failure. Their dedication and expertise continue to push the boundaries of cardiovascular care, bringing hope to patients all across Florida. Congrats, team! 👏 #WeAreTGH #TGHHeartAndVascularInstitute