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State of Florida Recognizes BayCare's Leadership in Behavioral Health Services

BayCare's designation highlights its leadership in behavioral health with programs expanding access and workforce training for thousands in West Central Florida.

  • On Nov. 21, 2025, the State of Florida designated St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa as the BayCare Behavioral Health Teaching Hospital, recognizing BayCare Health System's commitment to West Central Florida.
  • Recent investments include the state's first behavioral health urgent care center, a planned Central Receiving Facility in Pasco County and increased provider capacity that improved access for thousands in West Central Florida.
  • Training and service breadth underpin regional capacity as BayCare's behavioral health programs span inpatient, outpatient, residential care and serve veterans, schools and first responders.
  • The designation is renewable every two years and supported by competitive grant funding to expand services, while Gail Ryder was named the Florida Hospital Association's 2025 Health Care Leader of the Year.
  • BayCare is West Central Florida's largest behavioral health provider connecting patients across 16 hospitals including a children's hospital, marking its second partnership with Florida State University.
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