Written by John Coulis, President and CEO, Tampa General Hospital
In just five years, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has expanded from 17 locations to more than 150 locations throughout the Tampa Bay region and Florida. Today, TGH President and CEO John Couris continues to advance the efforts of the nation's leading academic health system, including providing world-class care, advancing life-saving research and developing new treatments.
A key element of this effort is an ambitious $550 million capital commitment to provide cutting-edge technology and innovative care by creating a growing medical and research district in downtown Tampa. implementation of initiatives prioritized in the TGH Master Facilities Plan. Learn more about the district and how Tampa General is making significant capital investments in the future of health care in Tampa Bay and this state.
Tampa General and USF Health Morsani School of Medicine have partnered with the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council to create a life sciences hub in downtown Tampa. Inspired by the medical and research districts of cities such as Boston, Chicago, and Houston, the Tampa Medical Research District offers excellent clinical care, academic, There is an ever-growing center of research and biotechnology. Tampa General and USF Health Morsani School of Medicine, two of the largest academic medical institutions;
Spanning more than 1,500 acres in and around Downtown Tampa and Ybor City, the district has evolved organically in recent years around Tampa General's 3 million square foot campus. The district currently houses more than a dozen assets, including Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital and his TGH-USF Health Precision Medicine Biorepository. Soon, the district's skyline will be filled with medical advances, including TGH's Proton Therapy Center, the first on the Florida West Coast, and TGH's new Behavioral Health Hospital and its 13-story Surgical, Neuroscience, and Transplant Pavilion. Serves as a platform for growth. The academic health system's surgical, neuroscience and transplant services have added 144 beds and 32 operating room suites.
What are the goals of the Tampa Medical Research District?
Our goal is to create a vibrant, engaging and innovative environment that motivates people to move here to start businesses and attract the brightest researchers and clinical care providers to our region. It's about building a base. We strive to provide an environment with a robust infrastructure suitable for growth and innovation, and are proactive with other sectors such as private equity and biotech, with a focus on intentional collaboration to drive this. We are collaborating with each other. We are committed to building relationships and leveraging our specific assets to create an environment where all organizations can grow and strengthen Tampa's reputation and identity as a true healthcare destination. Masu.
Today, the possibilities in this neighborhood feel endless. We are in the midst of his continuing journey that began five years ago and is now beginning to reach critical mass. We will continue to grow, develop and invest in the District. We seek to engage with new areas such as the public school system, independent schools, museums, aquariums, and arts and science organizations.
How will the district and the facilities built impact the community and the state?
The district has already attracted prominent clinicians and researchers to Florida, resulting in increased access to experts, cutting-edge research, education and technology for patients and students. When completed, the district will have an annual economic impact of more than $8.3 billion and support more than 57,900 jobs, according to a recent study by the Washington Economics Group. The health care industry is Hillsborough County's fastest growing employment sector, adding more than 17,000 jobs since 2018. Combined, life sciences and healthcare employment continues to outperform the U.S. job market in the Tampa region, and is projected to grow 26% compared to the U.S. job market. This will increase over the next five years compared to the national average of 18%. Additionally, once the new Tampa complex is completed;
$1 billion impact across the region.
Finally, this district and the facilities we invest in, combined with recent expansion including the recent acquisition of Bravera Health Network (now TGH North) in Midwest Florida, provide residents across Florida with access to world-class healthcare. It represents our commitment to increasing access. class care. Our strategy is to leverage strategic public-private partnerships to drive growth and access, and as a result, our footprint has expanded dramatically.
