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BayCare Resident Florida Residency Conference (FRC) Excellence in Research Award Finalist

Melissa Johnson, 2018-19 PGY1 Pharmacy Resident from South Florida Baptist Hospital, was selected as one of this year’s PGY1 finalists for the Florida Residency Conference (FRC) Excellence in Research Award. This award program recognizes pharmacy residents for their innovative contribution of original research relevant to health-system pharmacy practice. Each year four PGY1 residents and two PGY2 finalists are selected to present their research at the FRC opening session. On May 16th, 2019 Melissa presented her research project “Impact of a pharmacist-driven steroid step-down protocol for the treatment of acute exacerbations of COPD in hospitalized patients.”

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The State of Florida has named St. Joseph’s Hospital the BayCare Behavioral Health Teaching Hospital at St. Joseph’s! Read how BayCare and @FSUCOM Center for Behavioral Health Integration are training the next generation of behavioral health professionals:

From a diagnosis of genetic dilated cardiomyopathy at 5 weeks to competitive dance today, Ava’s story shows the power of expert care at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Proud to see her honored with a Survivor’s Cape at the 2025 #TampaBayHeartWalk! ❤️ #BayCareKids #BayCareProud

We’re honored to stand with law enforcement and provide medical and mental health care for children rescued during “Operation Home for the Holidays.” This multi-city operation led to the recovery of 122 kids, including 57 in Tampa Bay. Learn more:

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