Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Scott Smith, President of St. Anthony’s Hospital, joins host Owen
LaFave to explore the hospital’s rich history and its deep roots in
the St. Petersburg community. Founded in 1921 as Faith Hospital
and acquired by the Franciscan Sisters of Alleghany in 1931, this
448-bed facility became part of BayCare in 1997, the largest hospital
network in West Central Florida with 16 hospitals. Scott reflects
on how the Franciscan Sisters’ mission and values continue to
shape the hospital’s culture over a century later. He also delves
into the evolving landscape of healthcare post-pandemic and
highlights BayCare’s groundbreaking innovations, such as the
St. Joseph’s Just Walk Out partnership with Amazon and the
launch of the BayCare Virtual Hospital. Tune in to hear Scott’s
thoughtful approach to building and executing a strategic plan
that emphasizes culture, process, financial health, and growth—
a formula for success that’s just what the doctor ordered!

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