Voices of Experience - PFAC Podcast
Welcome to the Voices of Experience podcast, a podcast dedicated to sharing powerful stories from patients and their families, showcasing the importance of patient-centered care.
Presented by Tampa General Hospital's Patient and Family Advisory Council, each episode dives deep into real-life experiences, offering insights into the challenges, triumphs, and transformative moments in healthcare.
Join us as we explore the human side of medicine, where empathy, collaboration, and care are at the heart of every story. Whether you're a patient, a healthcare provider, or simply interested in the stories that shape our medical community, the Voices of Experience podcast offers a unique perspective on the journey to healing and hope.
We are always looking to grow and add more advisory councils. So far, we have advisory councils the following areas: Cancer Inst., Women's Inst. Children’s Hosp., Rehabilitation Services, Digestive Diseases Inst., Neuroscience Inst., Story Corps and so many more.
PFAC Mission
The mission of the Patient and Family Advisory Council is to be a passionate advocate for communication and collaboration between patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers to promote an exceptional patient experience at Tampa General Hospital.
PFAC Vision
Our vision is to continually improve the patient experience through the delivery of the highest standards of comprehensive and compassionate care at Tampa General Hospital.
Value Statement
We will communicate constructive ideas, thoughts, and philosophies efficiently and with total neutrality.
Voices of Experience - PFAC Podcast
Navigating Life as NICU and Twin Parents with Justin and Kim Park
In this heartfelt episode of the Voices of Experience podcast, host Amber Washington sits down with Justin and Kim Park, who share their powerful journey of navigating life as parents of a son who spent time in the Jennifer Leigh Muma Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Tampa General Hospital (TGH), followed by the joy of welcoming twin daughters. Their story is one of resilience, hope, and the unwavering support of the TGH NICU team.
From the initial uncertainty of their son's NICU stay to the life-changing moments of growing their family with twin daughters, Justin and Kim open up about the emotional highs and lows of being NICU and twin parents. Their experience sheds light on the importance of compassionate care, clear communication, and a supportive community for families facing similar challenges.
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or healthcare advocate, this episode is a testament to the strength of family, the impact of dedicated healthcare professionals, and the power of sharing your story.
Head to our website to learn more about the PFAC: https://www.tgh.org/patients-visitors/patient-and-family-advisory-council-pfac
Share your TGH Patient Experience story:
https://www.tgh.org/patients-visitors/recognition-compliments-and-stories
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