Opening in 2030, this freestanding,state-of-the-artfacility will advance pediatric health care across West Central Florida, building on St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s trusted legacy with world-class services and a vibrant, family-focused design that inspires hope and healing.
, /PRNewswire/ — BayCaretoday revealedthe latest rendering of the future Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s, a freestanding,state-of-the-artfacility scheduled to open in 2030. Designed to succeed the current St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital — Tampa Bay’s largest provider of pediatric health care — the new hospital will deliver world-class care in a vibrant, welcoming environment that inspires hope and healing for generations to come.
The new facility is part of BayCare’s strategic commitment to expand access to high-quality, specialized pediatric care across West Central Florida. Reinforcing BayCare’s position as the region’s leading pediatric health care provider, BayCare Kids and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services to thousands of children and families each year.
“Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s will transform pediatric health care across our region — pairing innovation with the compassionate, family-centered care our community has come to expect from BayCare,” said BayCarePresident andCEO Stephanie Conners. “The new hospital will build on St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s legacy and ensure children and families receive the highest quality care for generations — right here in our backyard.”
A Design That Inspires Hope and Healing
In working with its architects at Page, nowStantec, BayCare hassoughtto have every element of the new hospital be purposefully designed for children and families. Its bold, multi-color exterior and dynamic lighting — shifting with the seasons and holidays — welcome families with wonder and joy from the moment they arrive. These vibrant, color-changing featuresbring the building to life, with a subtle reminder that this is a place of hope and recovery for the children of West Central Florida and beyond.
“Our vision for the new hospital is to elevate every aspect of care — blending state-of-the-art, child-focused design with advanced clinical programs across a wide range of pediatric specialties — to dramatically improve the experience for children and families,” said Sarah Naumowich, president of St. Joseph’s Children’s and St. Joseph’s Women’s hospitals. “We are committed to expert, compassionate care and look forward to delivering it in a warm, thoughtfully designed environment that inspires comfort and reassurance — giving every child we serve the opportunity for brighter tomorrows.”
Once inside, patients and families will find thatthedesign blends clinical excellence with warmth and playfulness. Spaces encourage comfort,togethernessand discovery, with family-friendly features such as intuitive wayfinding, welcomingcommon areas, and environments that reduce stress while supporting healing. The goal: a hospital that feels less like an institution and more like a destination for care — where children feel safe, inspired and hopeful throughout their journey.
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundationis currently partnering with the Pagidipati family and other local philanthropists to accelerate the project, drive innovation and pursue the greatest impact for future generations.
About St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
BayCare’s St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is nationally recognized for excellence in specialized pediatric care, including cancer, heart, emergencymedicineand chronic complex conditions. It is home to the renowned Bayless Cancer Institute; the Patel Children’s Heart Institute, a leading destination for congenital heart care in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh; the 24-hour Steinbrenner Emergency/Trauma Center for Children, staffed by the region’s largest team of board-certified pediatric emergency physicians; and The Daniel J. Plasencia, MD, Children’s Chronic Complex Clinic, a national model for legislation supporting similar programs across the country. St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is also a LevelIChildren’s Surgery Center, the highest designation awarded by the American College of Surgeons, and one of only 55 in the United States.
The new hospital will be named Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s in honor of atransformative $50 million giftfrom the Pagidipati family of Tampa — one of the largest donations in Tampa Bay history and celebrated as one of 2024’s largest gifts in America. This extraordinary gift, made by Tampa business leader and philanthropist Sidd Pagidipati, along with siblings Rahul and Srujani, celebrates their parents’ legacy as health care providers.
For more information, visitBayCare.org/SJCH.
About BayCare
BayCare is a leading not-for-profit academic health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 16 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, homecareand wellness. Its mission is to improve the health of all it serves through community-owned health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care. For more information, visitBayCare.org.
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