
April 14, 2026
Stephanie Conners of BayCare Health System was named as the first recipient of a new national healthcare leadership award from TIAA Institute. The honor recognizes her commitment to values-driven leadership and workforce well-being at BayCare.
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April 11, 2026
BayCare has named Nicole (Nikki) Johanson as vice president and chief operating officer for its new Women’s Medical Group focused on advancing women's health services in West Central Florida. Johanson brings over two decades of healthcare leadership experience to her new role.
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April 9, 2026
BayCare has been recognized as one of USA TODAY's Top Workplaces for 2026 for the third year running. The honor is based on confidential employee feedback collected by Energage. Leaders say these recognitions reflect BayCare's ongoing commitment to supporting its staff.
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April 7, 2026
BayCare Health System announced it spent $500 million on community benefits in its latest annual report covering Jan.–Dec. 2025. The organization highlighted growth as an academic institution alongside expansions addressing local healthcare needs.
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March 31, 2026
BayCare will launch an organ transplant program at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa starting with kidney transplants by 2027. The effort addresses gaps in local access identified by recent studies and includes collaboration with Northwestern Medicine.
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March 31, 2026
Dr. Jojo Dyachim has been named vice president of Mission & Ethics at BayCare Health System following Colleen Walters' retirement announcement for April. His background includes various roles within BayCare focusing on spiritual care and organizational ethics.
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March 31, 2026
BayCare is set to open its first urgent care center in Plant City on March 30. The facility aims to expand access to non-emergency medical services for local residents of all ages.
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March 27, 2026
BayCare has been recognized as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for twelve years in a row. The distinction reflects feedback from employees about workplace culture at one of West Central Florida's major health care systems.
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March 26, 2026
BayCare's Graduate Medical Education program filled all open residency positions after Match Day on March 20. The addition nearly doubles resident numbers as part of efforts to meet growing health care needs in West Central Florida.
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