Healthcare

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By Jim Stinson
February 28, 2024

Nonprofit health school names new Clearwater president

Ultimate Medical Academy, a nonprofit higher education institution that trains students for health care work, appointed Shadel W. Hamilton as president of its Clearwater campus.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
February 28, 2024

Tampa biotech firm's shares slide 42% after $2.1M capital raise announcement

Oragenics, a Tampa pharmaceutical company, will offer 1.4 million shares for $1.50 per share, seeking proceeds of $2.1 million to fund a promising brain-injury treatment.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
February 21, 2024

Fort Myers medical group expands in Maryland

American Oncology Network now has more than 35 medical practices.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
February 13, 2024

Tampa biotech company parts ways with CEO

The CEO of Tampa-based Oragenics, a high-tech pharmaceutical company, stepped down.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
February 12, 2024

Tampa health care exec and prominent civic official David Pizzo dies at 64

West Florida Market President for Florida Blue David Pizzo died Friday. He was 64.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
February 9, 2024

Pasco’s population draws Johns Hopkins and other medical providers

Johns Hopkins All Children Hospital paid $24 million for land in Pasco, joining Moffitt Cancer Center and others putting down roots in the fast-growing county.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
February 5, 2024

Noted Tampa cancer center appoints new physician leader

The Moffitt Cancer Center has appointed Dr. Karen Lu, formerly of MD Anderson Cancer Center of Texas, as its executive vice president and physician-in-chief.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
January 27, 2024

Tampa hospital exec achieves national recognition

Stacey Brandt, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Tampa General, earned national recognition from a hospital magazine.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
January 24, 2024

Tampa Bay eye specialists combine

Sight360, a vision-care service company, has merged with Florida Eye Specialists and Cataract Institute, an ophthalmology and optometry practice.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
January 17, 2024

Tampa Bay health care school adds two board members

Ultimate Medical Academy, a nonprofit higher education institution that trains students in health care, has added two board members, Karen Jones and Shelley Wells Collins.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
January 15, 2024

Former Sarasota chamber CEO to run for hospital board seat

Kevin Cooper, a well-known advocate for businesses and nonprofits in Sarasota and former U.S. Army sergeant, has filed to run for the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board.