City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Address: 3030 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
17. Tampa General Hospital
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (813) 844-7000
Address: 1 Tampa General Circle
Description: Tampa General Hospital has been affiliated with the University of South Florida’s College of Medicine since its beginning almost 40 years ago. Tampa General Hospital has the area’s only Level I trauma center, with five medical helicopters serving 23 surrounding counties. Tampa General Hospital also has one of only four burn centers in Florida and is one of the leading organ transplant centers in the country. The Children’s Medical Center offers one of just three outpatient pediatric dialysis units in Florida and has a sick-child day care program. Check Tampa General Hospital’s Web page for healthy-living articles, events, and even replays of real surgeries.
18. Tampa James A. Haley VA Medical Center
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (813) 972-2000
Address: 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Description: Tampa James A. Haley VA Medical Center serves military veterans living in southwest Florida.
19. Town & Country Hospital
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (813) 888-7060
Address: 6001 Webb Rd.
Description: In addition to providing general medical services, Town & Country Hospital offers an Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center, a Bone and Joint Replacement Center, and a Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center. Click on their “Community Education” tab at the top of the page for a listing of classes and events.
20. University Community Hospital
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (8130 971-6000
Address: 3100 E. Fletcher Ave.
Description: In addition to providing general medical services, the University Community Hospital—Carrollwood offers a Spine Center and a Diabetes Care Institute. University Community Hospital (Fletcher Ave.) offers the Pepin Heart Hospital and Dr. Kiran C. Patel Research Institute (www.pepinheart.org), an Occupational Health Service Center, and an Orthopaedic Care Center. Check their “Calendar of Events” for classes including Drive Alive 55 and Heart Health Lunch and Learn Seminar.
21. University Community Hospital—Carrollwood
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (813) 932-2222
Address: 7171 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
Description: Children from around the region may be referred to All Children’s Hospital because of the range of pediatric specialties and subspecialties the hospital offers. Affiliated with the University of South Florida’s College of Medicine, All Children’s Hospital also has a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Go to All Children’s Hospital’s website and click on the yellow box (left rail) labeled “Community Programs” for a list of wellness programs. You’ll find everything from musical cartoons touting the use of sunscreen to a weight management and fitness program for families to take on together.
22. Bay Pines VA Health Care System
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (877) 741-3400 (after hours)
Description: Bay Pines VA Health Care System serves military veterans living in southwest Florida.
23. Bayfront Medical Center
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (727) 823-1234
Description: In addition to providing general medical services, Bayfront Medical Center hosts Pinellas County’s only trauma center, a Level II Adult and Pediatric trauma center served by Bayflite helicopters, and, as part of their Institute of Neurosciences, is one of only five Level IV Regional Epilepsy Centers in Florida. In December 2009, Bayfront’s obstetrics unit, Baby Place, moved to nearby All Children’s Hospital. Wellness programs: Bayfront Rejuvenations offers aesthetic medical services.
24. Edward White Hospital (HCA)
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (727) 323-1111
Description: In addition to providing general medical services, Edward White Hospital has a Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, a Joint Commission–certified Primary Stroke Center, and a Sleep Disorders Clinic. Click on their “Upcoming Events” link to learn about scheduled classes on topics such as Armchair Aerobics and the Better Breathers Club.
25. Northside Hospital
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (727) 521-4411
Description: In addition to providing general medical services, Northside Hospital is a Tampa Bay Heart Institute (www.tampabayheart.com), has a Spine Care Center, and is a post-graduate osteopathic teaching hospital. Click on their “Upcoming Events” link to learn about support group meetings, CPR classes, and other events.
26. Palms of Pasadena Hospital
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (727) 381-1000
Address: 1501 Pasadena Ave. S.
Description: In addition to providing general medical services, Palms of Pasadena Hospital also provides specialized services in treating intestinal conditions, provides aquatic therapy, and recently opened a Voice Center specializing in speech and language therapy. Click on their “Health Resources” tab for a Health Illustrated Encyclopedia.
27. Pinellas Care Clinic
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (727) 321-4846
Description: An outreach program of St. Anthony’s BayCare Health System, Pinellas Care Clinic serves HIV-positive adults.
28. St. Anthony’s BayCare Health System
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (727) 825-1100
Address: 1200 Seventh Ave. N.
Description: A ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, St. Anthony’s provides general health care services in addition to having a Heart Center, a Breast Center and an American Stroke Association recognized program. The “Health Information” Web link leads to a list lof healthcare articles.
29. St. Petersburg General Hospital (HCA)
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (727) 384-1414
Description: In addition to providing general medical services, St. Petersburg General Hospital offers minimally invasive Robotics Surgery, is a Joint Commission–certified Primary Stroke Center, and has a Women’s Center obstetrics unit.Wellness programs: Click on the “Upcoming Events” link on St. Petersburg General Hospital’s home web page to learn about childbirth and other classes offered.
30. Largo Medical Center (HCA)
City: Tampa Bay, FL
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (727) 588-5200
Description: In addition to providing general medical services, Largo Medical Center is a Tampa Bay Heart Institute (www.tampabayheart.com) and home of the Florida Knee & Orthopedic Pavilion. Largo Medical Center is also home to the largest osteopathic teaching program (D.O.) in the southeastern United States. Print out fact sheets on a comprehensive A to Z listing of illnesses and conditions on Largo Medical Center’s “Health Info” tab. Call and ask about their Health Library.