2012 Florida Hospital North Pinellas Cancer Annual Report Now Available Online

Tarpon Springs, FLA. – Florida Hospital North Pinellas is dedicated to providing the highest quality, patient-centered care to our community. The Florida Hospital North Pinellas Oncology Program exists to offer comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients and their families, beginning from the very first stage of cancer detection.

Our Oncology program has made great strides in expanding the availability of exceptional cancer care for our community, and continues to look for opportunities for growth. We have enhanced our Breast Health Program by incorporating state-of-the-art technology, including digital mammography. Our Surgical Institute offers the knowledge and expertise of some of the region’s leading physicians, specializing in Surgical Oncology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, and Colorectal Surgery. Additionally, our program and physicians provide Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology, Gastrointestinal Oncology and Urologic Oncology care.

As an organization, we have made it our mission to reach out to our community by offering countless physician lectures and free health screenings, reaching more than 6,000 community members in 2012 alone. We are also excited to begin our Operation Sunshine screening program, which will begin offering free skin cancer screenings in Spring of this year. Our Imaging, Pathology and Rehabilitation departments are also all active in the process of detection and cancer care for our patients, and are aided by a variety of support services to ensure a continuum of care.

As a part of the Adventist Health System, we believe in extending the healing ministry of Christ and healing not just the body, but the mind and spirit. This level of spiritual care is extended to every patient and family member in our care. We depend on the talents of our staff, the facilities of our hospital, and the support of our community to continue to care for those who face the uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis. You can view or download more information related to our Oncology Program and the many successes and accomplishments of 2011-12, as well as the many future goals we possess for our growing program, by visiting FHNorthPinellas.com. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our community’s health and well-being.

About Florida Hospital North Pinellas: Florida Hospital North Pinellas, located in Tarpon Springs, is a member of The Florida Hospital network of the Adventist Health System, the largest health care provider in the state. Each year The Florida Hospital network cares for nearly one million residents and visitors each year. As a 168-bed, full-service hospital, Florida Hospital North Pinellas serves both the Pinellas and Pasco communities of west central Florida. For more information, please visit our website: FHNorthPinellas.com