Tampa General Hospital (TGH) recently hosted “The Power of Academic Medicine” at the Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion. The community was invited to learn about the latest developments in how the academic health system is expanding patient access to groundbreaking care in the Palm Beaches and on the Treasure Coast. As guests entered the Cohen Pavilion’s ballroom, an immersive tech playground offered them the opportunity to explore and experience the state-of-the-art technology Tampa General is implementing to enhance patient care. These advancements included:
- Symani Surgical System – the first FDA-approved robot that performs microsurgery.
- TGH at Home, a hospital at home program – leverages innovative technology to deliver high-quality acute care in the comfort of patients’ homes.
- Tampa Medical & Research District – positions Tampa as a destination for clinical care, academics, cutting-edge research, life sciences, biotech and job creation.
Shortly after Ashleigh Walters, a former WPTV news anchor, greeted guests, Tampa General President and CEO John Couris joined her on stage for an interview. He shared his vision for the future of the academic health system as it continues to expand in Palm Beach County.
“Our approach is focused on innovation, creating a smart hospital, reducing redundancy, streamlining efficiency, enhancing the patient experience and ultimately improving outcomes,” said Couris. “We accomplish this through strategic partnerships both in Tampa and across the state.”
Strategic partnerships have been the hallmark of Tampa General’s growth and expansion in Palm Beach County. “We’re partnering with the best physicians and practices here in the Palm Beaches to expand the community’s access to academic medicine,” Couris added. Currently, Tampa General has more than 75 providers in 13 medical specialties, practicing in 20 locations.
Couris discussed Tampa General’s recently announced partnership with Mass General Brigham (MGB). The two hospitals’ first joint venture in Palm Beach County is to create a 20,000-square-foot radiation oncology center at Legacy Place in Palm Beach Gardens.
“The power of MGB is connecting with the power of Tampa General and USF Health Morsani College of Medicine,” noted Couris. “Together, we believe the value proposition we’re going to create will be unmatched locally, nationally and globally.
In addition to MGB, Couris also touched on Tampa General teaming up with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County to provide strategic, operational and administrative support to Lakeside Medical Center. Located in Belle Glade, Florida, Lakeside is the Health Care District’s public teaching hospital. Together, the two organizations will work to enhance quality and increase access to care in rural areas of Palm Beach County.
The remainder of the evening featured in-depth discussions with Tampa General physicians, highlighting groundbreaking projects currently underway at the academic health system.
For more information about the providers and services Tampa General offers in the Palm Beaches and on the Treasure Coast, please visit TGH.org/ThePalmBeaches.
