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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
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InnovAge Florida PACE – Tampa and Tampa General Hospital Form Joint Venture to Elevate PACE Services in Tampa
Two of the region's leading organizations team up to elevate community-based care options for seniors across Tampa Bay. TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InnovAge Holding Corp. ('InnovAge') (Nasdaq: INNV), a leader in senior care through the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly ('PACE'), is proud to announce a new joint venture of its Tampa, Florida center, located at 4520 Seedling Circle, Tampa, Florida 33614 with Tampa General Hospital (TGH). This joint venture unites two mission-driven organizations dedicated to helping older adults in Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties to live healthier, more independent lives. InnovAge expects the joint venture with Tampa General to elevate a shared commitment to expanding innovative community-based care options and improve access to quality care, particularly for the clinically frail and underserved seniors in the market. A Shared Commitment to Tampa Seniors Tampa General Hospital is the #1 hospital in the Tampa Bay region for the 10th consecutive year, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025–2026 Best Hospitals rankings. Recognized nationally as among the top 10% of U.S. hospitals in Geriatrics, Tampa General is the region's only academic health system and a trusted source of high-quality, complex care for the senior population. Tampa General's commitment to maintaining optimal health for seniors and providing world-class care tailored to their unique needs is also recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) as an Age-Friendly Health System, at the highest level of designation—'Committed to Care Excellence.' PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a proven care model designed to help seniors live independently at home while receiving the health care and support they need. PACE delivers fully coordinated medical, dental, therapy, and social services—along with transportation and in-home support. An interdisciplinary care team works closely with each participant to create a personalized plan that promotes health, dignity and quality of life, often at no cost for those with dual Medicare and Medicaid coverage. 'We are thrilled to partner with Tampa General Hospital, an organization that shares our deep commitment to improving the health and quality of life of the communities we serve,' said Patrick Blair, InnovAge CEO. 'Together, we will bring the proven benefits of PACE to more seniors in the Tampa Bay area, helping them live safely and independently at home while receiving the comprehensive care they need. Tampa General's reputation for clinical excellence and community leadership makes them an ideal partner for InnovAge, and we are excited about the positive impact we can create together.' 'Innovation is in our DNA and we look for partners who share that same philosophy,' said John Couris, Tampa General Hospital President and CEO. 'InnovAge shares our vision of a healthier community for everyone, including our most vulnerable seniors. This joint venture reflects our mutual dedication to expanding access, creating innovative solutions and making a lasting difference in the lives of older adults in Tampa Bay.' The InnovAge Florida PACE center in Tampa has one of the largest footprints in the nation, with a 35,000-square-foot facility that can serve approximately 1,300 seniors. It offers primary and specialty medical care, dental services, rehabilitation therapies, transportation, meals, and engaging social activities—coordinated by a dedicated care team to help participants remain independent and connected to their community. Investor ContactRyan Kubotarkubota@ Media ContactLara HazenfieldInnovAge Public Relations & Content Creation Managerlhazenfield@ About InnovAgeInnovAge is a market leader in managing the care of high-cost, frail, and predominantly dual-eligible seniors through the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). With a mission of enabling older adults to age independently in their own homes for as long as safely possible, InnovAge's patient-centered care model is designed to improve the quality of care its participants receive while reducing over-utilization of high-cost care settings. InnovAge believes its PACE healthcare model is one in which all constituencies — participants, their families, providers, and government payors — 'win.' As of March 31, 2025, InnovAge served approximately 7,530 participants across 20 centers in six states. About Tampa GeneralTampa General Hospital, a 1,529-bed, not-for-profit academic health system, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the Tampa Bay region's only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. The system's hospitals include Tampa General Hospital, Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital, Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital which are all located in Tampa. Additionally, Tampa General Brooksville, Tampa General Spring Hill and Tampa General Crystal River anchor TGH's footprint in Hernando and Citrus counties. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in Tampa Bay in U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals, with six medical specialties ranking among the top 50 in the nation and five additional medical specialties ranked among the top 10% best hospital programs in the United States. As the first hospital in Florida to open a clinical command center for real-time situational awareness, Tampa General elevated its digital care coordination center to the next level by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and its analytics platform across both inpatient and outpatient care, ensuring patients receive leading-edge care as quickly and safely as possible. The academic health system's commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by three prestigious Forbes magazine rankings — in the 2025 America's Best Large Employers, the top 50 in Florida in the 2024 America's Best Employers by State and the 2023 America's Best Employers for Women. Tampa General is the safety-net hospital for the region, caring for anyone regardless of ability to pay; in fiscal year 2023, Tampa General provided a net community benefit of approximately $301.8 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It was the nation's No. 1 adult solid organ transplant center in 2024 and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With five medical helicopters, Tampa General transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care their conditions require. Tampa General is home to a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It is home to the Muma Children's Hospital at TGH, the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General's footprint includes TGH North, which consists of three hospitals and several outpatient locations in Citrus and Hernando counties; 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices; TGH Family Care Center Kennedy; two TGH outpatient centers; TGH Virtual Health; and 19 TGH Imaging outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care, powered by the Fast Track network of clinics. To see a medical care professional live anytime, anywhere on a smartphone, tablet or computer, visit Virtual Health | Tampa General Hospital ( For more information, go to This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.
Axios
07-08-2025
- Climate
- Axios
7 storm solutions other cities and states are testing out
New Orleans isn't the only city adapting to worsening storms and flooding. Why it matters: Nearly half the world's population lives near coasts, according to The Nature Conservancy, making flooding and erosion a growing threat to millions. Here's a look at what other communities are doing. 🌊 Tampa: Tampa General Hospital deploys an AquaFence flood wall before storms to block rising water. See it in action. Ohio State University also uses one, according to the flood wall manufacturer. The Massachusetts Port Authority in Boston has one for storm surge, too. 🚧 Florida: Babcock Ranch is a planned community in southwest Florida designed to withstand storms — underground utilities, higher elevation, solar systems and an extensive drainage infrastructure, according to Time. When their neighboring communities lost power and flooded during Category 4 Hurricane Ian, they didn't, the story says. 🦪 New York: The Billion Oyster Project is building oyster reefs in New York Harbor to protect the shoreline from storm surge and erosion. 🔌 Baltimore: City leaders started their resilience hub in 2014 and the concept spread to other cities, including New Orleans, Miami and San Francisco, Pew says. These neighborhood centers coordinate multilingual disaster response and double as temporary shelters and cooling spaces. 🌾 New Jersey: The Nature Conservancy is studying how restored marshes, oyster reefs and living shorelines can help coastal communities after Superstorm Sandy.
CBS News
16-07-2025
- CBS News
Pennsylvania man called for beheading of Florida hospital CEO with guillotine, officials say
A man from Oakmont, Pennsylvania, is accused of threatening and harassing the CEO of Tampa General Hospital in Florida. In a news release on Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida said 63-year-old Lawrence Brunn was charged with cyber harassment in connection with the CEO, identified as "J.C." The U.S. Attorney's Office said Brunn has been harassing the CEO of Tampa General Hospital "at least as far back" as 2023. The news release said his online harassment escalated in frequency and intensity over the last two years, including Brunn calling for the execution of the CEO and his beheading with a guillotine. One post said the CEO "should have his head chopped off" and he "should be scared…of we the people," according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The Pennsylvania man is also accused of sending mail to the CEO's residence, his neighbors' homes and the Tampa General Hospital board of trustees. According to the court filing, the CEO feared for his life and the lives of his family members. Since the threats, the CEO has employed a full-time security detail to monitor his home and his travels, the federal complaint said. Officials said Brunn previously worked with the CEO at Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, Florida, and he was fired in 2014 after he falsely accused the hospital's chief financial officer of embezzling funds. After his firing, authorities said he harassed Jupiter Medical Center, leading to a lawsuit. If convicted of cyber harassment, authorities said the Pennsylvania man faces up to five years in prison. The FBI investigated the case, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Oakmont is about 15 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
CBS News
05-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
3 family members struck by lightning on Florida beach; 17-year-old girl hospitalized
A family of three was struck by lightning while under an umbrella at a beach in Florida's Pinellas County, officials said Friday. St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene at 12:19 p.m., Deputy Fire Chief Adam Poirrer said. Multiple units from the fire rescue team and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office responded and rendered emergency aid, Porrier said. Two adult victims were treated on-scene and refused further treatment. A 17-year-old girl was taken to Tampa General Hospital. There was no immediate update available on her condition. CBS affiliate WTSP reported that the family had been standing under their umbrella during a thunderstorm. Jennifer Tillman said she saw the whole thing from her apartment overlooking the beach. "You could hear it, it was coming closer and closer and closer, and then it happened," Tillman told WTSP. "I don't know, I don't know. It was just one of those things, I don't know, that you can never - you can't unsee." Tillman said that a Good Samaritan picked up the girl after the lightning strike. She said the other two people appeared to be in shock after the strike. Images from the scene showed the family's umbrella singed and snapped in half, with other belongings damaged by the lightning strike. Dead gulls were also visible in the area. The safest place to be during a lightning storm is inside, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency recommends against carrying any metal objects, including umbrellas. Metal can conduct electricity, and a person is more likely to be struck by lightning if carrying a conductor above shoulder height. "If you are out on the beach or anywhere with an umbrella that is taller than you, you are literally creating a lightning rod," WTSP meteorologist Bobby Deskins said. Tillman said that just hours after the incident, the storm had cleared out and new beachgoers had come to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks. "A whole new wave of people came," Tillman said. "Like nothing had ever happened." St. Pete Beach is a small city on a barrier island in Pinellas County, about 20 miles southwest of Tampa.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Teen hospitalized after lightning strikes family sheltering under umbrella on Florida beach
A 17-year-old girl is in the hospital after lightning struck her and her family on a Florida beach just outside St. Petersburg. The family of three was struck by lightning while sitting under an umbrella at St. Pete Beach on Independence Day, local outlet Bay News 9 reports. The St. Pete Beach Fire Department responded to a call about the incident just after noon local time. The teen was taken to Tampa General Hospital. She was transported as a 'trauma alert,' which means she may have sustained life-threatening injuries. The girl was with two adults. First responders treated them at the scene, and they refused additional medical treatment, according to Bay News 9. Kyree Mejias told 10 Tampa Bay he witnessed the lightning strike while at St. Pete Beach with his family. 'It was so close to us, we could see the flash,' Mejias said. 'It was more or less just us trying to take care of the tent and all of that, he added. 'As soon as we felt the vibration and the shock, everybody just let go.' The Independent has contacted the St. Pete Beach Fire Department for more information. Florida is known as the country's 'lightning strike capital.' The state sees an average of 1.2 million strikes per year and has more lightning strikes per square mile than any other state. Lightning strikes about 25 million times each year in the U.S., killing around 20 people annually. Just weeks ago, 15-year-old Yassin Khalifa was also struck by lightning while under a tree in New York City's Central Park. He is expected to make a full recovery. "I can see, but I can't talk. I can't move,' the teen recounted to CBS News New York. 'So I'm just kind of locked in my body for a second until I get into the ambulance and I feel everyone trying to shake me.' "Apparently, I'm pretty lucky, because my spine was directly against the tree and no nerve damage happened,' he added.
