For over 50 years, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has proudly partnered with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to deliver world-class health care. As Florida’s leading academic health system, TGH combines cutting-edge research, groundbreaking medical technology, and expert care to improve health outcomes for the communities we serve. Every day, our team works tirelessly to push the boundaries of what’s possible in health care, ensuring better outcomes for patients in Tampa Bay and beyond.
Why Choose an Academic Health System?
Academic health systems like TGH lead the way in health care innovation. By integrating clinical care, research, and education, we ensure patients receive the highest level of medical care while advancing medical science and training future health care leaders.
Benefits of Choosing an Academic Health System like Tampa General
Patients treated at academic health systems, like Tampa General, have up to 20% greater survival rates. This is achieved through an academic system’s unique and elite combination of world-class patient care, education and research.
Together, TGH and USF Health are at the forefront of health care innovation. Our experts collaborate across disciplines to pioneer research and leverage state-of-the-art medical technologies to deliver the most advanced care available.
What Sets TGH Apart as an Academic Health System
From primary care to the treatment of complex conditions, TGH provides a full spectrum of services. Our specialized programs powered by academic medicine offer innovative treatments like deep brain stimulation and living-donor liver transplant, always complemented by our personalized approach to care.
TGH is a critical training ground for health care professionals, including:
- Over 700 medical residents and fellows annually
- Physicians advancing their expertise in specialized fields
- MacDill Air Force Base students preparing to become active-duty nurses and physicians
In collaboration with USF Health, TGH conducts innovative clinical trials to bring new treatments from the lab to the bedside. Together, we’ve established the TGH-USF Health Office of Clinical Research, focused on translating discoveries into better patient care
Academic Health Systems Care for the Underserved
Tampa General’s shared purpose is clear: “We heal. We teach. We innovate. Care for everyone, every day.” As the region’s safety-net hospital, TGH is committed to serving all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
We care for all who walk through our doors. Tampa General funds 34% of the health charity costs in Hillsborough and 17% across the Tampa Bay area. We care for more than 100,000 patients at our Healthpark and Kennedy clinics, and in Fiscal Year 2022, TGH provided $240.2 million in total community benefit.
Through free health screenings, community education, clinic services and more, we’re committed to improving lives across Tampa Bay and beyond.
