South Tampa Hospital honored with Business of the Year award

Tampa, Fla. — HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce as their 2025 COMPASS Award recipient.  This prestigious honor is awarded to an individual or organization that embodies the core values of Community, Outreach, Mentorship, Partnership, Advocacy, Support, and Stewardship. 

“This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our physicians, nurses, colleagues and volunteers,” said Ned Hill, CEO of South Tampa Hospital.  “We are deeply honored to be acknowledged not just as a healthcare provider, but as a vital community partner working to improve lives every day.” 

The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce lauded HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital for making a profound and lasting impact on South Tampa. “We are honored to recognize South Tampa Hospital’s leadership and dedication to compassionate service,” stated Kelly Flannery, CEO of the South Tampa Chamber.  “HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital represents the very best of what it means to serve, uplift, and inspire within our community.”

As South Tampa Hospital continues to grow and evolve, it remains committed to its mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while playing an active role in fostering a healthier, stronger community.   

South Tampa Hospital is part of a statewide network, HCA Florida Healthcare, which includes approximately 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually.