Founded more than a quarter-century ago to ensure not-for-profit health care remained available to its communities, BayCare continues to expand its services to serve West Central Florida – including continuing to invest in state-of-the-art hospitals to deliver the region’s best acute care.
BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel in Pasco County opened its doors in March 2023, as BayCare continued construction on a 146-bed replacement hospital in Hillsborough County for South Florida Baptist Hospital. BayCare also announced plans for a new facility for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, already a leader in specialized pediatric care and research. Planning continued for a 17th hospital in north Manatee County to meet rising demand. Other service enhancements in 2023 included expanded behavioral health hospital units and services, new and updated cardiac catheterization labs, and expanded labor and delivery hospital units. Two physician practices joined BayCare, improving patient access to specialists in the region.
These decisions make sure BayCare, backed by sound fiscal management and growth policies, remains well-positioned to continue its mission to improve the health of its communities.
