HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

During Imaging Technologies Week, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is proud to recognize the vital work of our radiologic and imaging professionals. The weeklong celebration commemorates the discovery of the X-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in November of 1895. Today, the work of radiologic and other imaging technologists across our larger HCA Healthcare network helps to give clinicians a clear picture of what’s going on inside a patient’s body. We’re grateful for your compassion, dedication and the vital role you play in delivering safe, accurate care to our patients. Thank you for showing us the way. #ImproveMoreLives #NRTW

Tobacco smoke is the primary risk factor for lung cancer, but there are additional factors to consider. Discover more about screenings and other lung cancer risk factors from the experts at HCA Florida Healthcare: https://bit.ly/48v5XN8 #HealthierTomorrows #LungCancerAwareness

Nearly half of American adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes, including millions who are still undiagnosed. Ask your doctor about the A1C test, an important diabetes screening tool. The CDC suggests a baseline test at age 45, or under 45 if you're overweight and have one or more risk factors for prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes. To learn more, watch our video and visit https://bit.ly/4fwVSSt #HealthierTomorrows #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

Would you know how to respond if someone you love was experiencing a stroke? When it comes to strokes, fast treatment is crucial to saving a life. Learn how to B.E.F.A.S.T – an acronym to help you identify and respond to a potential stroke quickly. Here at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, we're proud to be part of our larger HCA Healthcare network, which collectively responds to strokes 43% faster than the national standard. Learn more about stroke care here https://bit.ly/3YoAgk7 #ImproveMoreLives #WorldStrokeDay

HCA Florida South Tampa & West Tampa Hospitals were proud to sponsor Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s 2024 Girl Scout Fest event this past weekend, which welcomed over 2,000 attendees. Our HCA Florida Healthcare station at the event promoted a mental wellness badge opportunity for the scouts, a program created in partnership with HCA Healthcare, a photo station for the girls to enjoy and the opportunity to demo a surgical robot used to assist with orthopedic surgeries, sparking lots of conversation and interest in potential healthcare careers. #HealthierTomorrows #HCACares

On Saturday, October 26, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital proudly joined local law enforcement, and the Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance for the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Thank you to our community members who dropped off unused and unwanted medication for safe and proper disposal, helping us #CrushtheCrisis on prescription drug misuse. Learn more about this event that took place at HCA Healthcare hospitals across the nation: https://bit.ly/4fn8hIw. #HealthierTomorrows

Join us tomorrow as we host our annual “Crush the Crisis” Prescription Drug Take Back event. We’re joining the Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance and HCA Healthcare hospitals across the nation to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance of safe disposal of unused or expired medications. Drop off your unwanted medications from 10 am - 2 pm at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital at 2901 W. Swann Avenue in South Tampa. Please remove pills from any containers with your personal information on it prior to dropping it off. Learn how you can help #CrushTheCrisis: https://bit.ly/4fmGjwx. #TakeBackDay #HealthierTomorrows

Join us this Saturday, October 26, 2024, as we host our annual “Crush the Crisis” Prescription Drug Take Back event. We’re joining the Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance and HCA Healthcare hospitals across the nation to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance of safe disposal of unused or expired medications. Drop off your unwanted medications from 10 am - 2 pm at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital at 2901 W. Swann Avenue in South Tampa. Please remove pills from any containers with your personal information on it prior to dropping it off. Learn how you can help #CrushTheCrisis: https://bit.ly/3YB0OQC. #TakeBackDay #HealthierTomorrows

During National Pharmacy Week, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital and West Tampa Hospital are proud to celebrate the vital contributions of the pharmacists, certified pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy colleagues across our larger HCA Healthcare network. Pharmacy teams are a vital piece in our patients’ care journey. Our pharmacy colleagues expertly lead work in drug procurement, medication management, utilization and more. They collaborate with physicians, nurses and other care team members to ensure safe and proper medication use. Thank you, pharmacy colleagues, for all you do to promote the health of those in our care. #ImproveMoreLives #PharmacyWeek

During Respiratory Care Week, we proudly recognize the incredible respiratory therapists (RTs) at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital and across our larger HCA Healthcare network. RTs are highly specially trained in pulmonary medicine. Each day, they evaluate, diagnose and care for patients with lung and respiratory disorders. Our colleagues play a vital role in the care journey of some of our most critically ill patients. Their unwavering dedication to delivering high-quality patient care is celebrated this week, and always. Thank you for your commitment to the care and improvement of human life! #CareLikeFamily #RCWeek24