BayCare

The Clearwater-based health system, in a partnership with Zipline, will be able to move meds, lab samples and critical supplies within minutes after the aircraft begin flying in Pinellas County in 2027.

A rapid rise in procedures, survival outcomes and advanced preservation technology secures the 52-year-old program's place in the top tier of U.S. transplant facilities.

Rovex has an office at St. Petersburg-based incubator spARK Labs by ARK Invest.

Patients will have the ability to take a five-minute survey to see if they should receive genetic testing.

The new deal, reached as the previous one expired, resolves contract uncertainty and protects most customers from higher out-of-network costs.

The "critically missing" youths, ages 9 to 17, are receiving treatment and housing after Operation Dragon Eye, a two-week initiative involving federal, state and local law enforcement and organizations.

BayCare says its collaboration with the Chicago-based health system and medical school is central to its plans for three buildings purchased in February next to its St. Joseph’s Hospital campus in Tampa.

BayCare Manatee will rise next to a new medical arts building on Moccasin Wallow Road at I-75. When it opens in 2028, it will be the only hospital in the county north of the Manatee River.

The $3.6 million center was built with opioid settlement funds allocated from the county. With walk-ins and extended hours, the timely access it provides could mitigate the need for hospitalizations.

BayCare, which broke ground on its unit this week, has an accelerated timeline for construction due to advanced technology that allows for a smaller footprint than traditional proton therapy machines.

The gift will help support the new pediatric facility at St. Joseph's Hospital that was first announced in October and scheduled to open in 2030.

BayCare is getting close to half of Pasco's initial share of opioid settlement dollars. Eight other groups will also receive money to combat drug addiction in the county.