
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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