BayCare’s 2024 Report to the Community reflects our progress in our mission to improve the health of all we serve – from new hospitals and innovations in care to community benefit programs and the expansion of our Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs.
These initiatives are rooted in our values of trust, respect, dignity, responsibility and excellence in the pursuit of our vision to be West Central Florida’s best place to work, receive and provide care.
To learn about BayCare’s impact in 2024, read the full report here.
St. Anthony’s Hospital rose to the challenge of Hurricane Milton to keep patients and team members safe.
BayCare announced plans to expand its Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs to 650 residents by 2029.
To All the Communities We Serve,
It is with immense pride that I present to you our annual report for 2024 and its reflection on all the remarkable work that once again proved BayCare’s unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in health care to the communities of West Central Florida.
In a year when our region endured back-to-back hurricanes, our team once again demonstrated its dedication to our communities – from keeping patients safe during the storms to pitching in to help our communities and fellow team members recover afterward.
In this report, you will also learn more about our clinical excellence, innovative practices and ambitious growth. You will meet some of our extraordinary caregivers and their patients and find heartwarming examples of our community impact as well as inspiring stories of record-breaking philanthropy transforming pediatric care. For these and countless other reasons, I am deeply proud to lead this extraordinary organization, where our team members are truly our greatest asset.
I want you to know we are honored to be your health care provider of choice and that the entire BayCare team remains steadfast in our mission to improve the health of all we serve. Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Conners, MBA, BSN, RN
President and CEO
BayCare Health System
Dear Community Members and Friends,
As the chair of the board for BayCare, I am honored to volunteer my time with one of the nation’s top-performing health care systems, the largest in West Central Florida.
BayCare’s commitment to delivering high-quality and compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. That is why I am so proud of the significant leap we took in 2024 with a bold corporate restructuring we call BayCare 2.0. This initiative ensures that our not-for-profit mission remains a beacon of accessible health care for generations to come. It is a testament to our governance and leadership teams, driven by a shared vision of excellence and an uncompromising commitment to our communities.
As we celebrate this milestone, I also want to recognize our outstanding team members and the incredible progress we've made in quality, safety, service, engagement and cost management. Their dedication and passion are what truly define us.
Our commitment to you and your families is unwavering. Together, we will continue to provide the highest standard of health care. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.
With gratitude,
Jim Cantonis
Chair
BayCare Board of Trustees
The BayCare Board of Trustees, comprised of established, well-respected members of our community, is entrusted to support the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic plan of our organization. The board helps ensure quality, growth, financial performance and strategic directives, while also strengthening our community involvement. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, BayCare is overseen by a volunteer Board of Trustees that includes representation from its founding member organizations. Click below to learn more about BayCare's leadership.
