Tampa General Hospital Awarded $200,000 Grant From TD to Create Virtual Health Centers

The grant will help place TGH clinic pods in schools, shelters and community hubs in vulnerable communities, expanding access to urgent, behavioral and preventative care.

Tampa, FL (May  28, 2026) – The Tampa General Hospital Foundation announced that it has been awarded a $200,000 grant from TD to create Tampa General's Virtual Health Center initiative, which will expand access to urgent, behavioral and preventative care for adolescents in low- and moderate-income communities.

Telehealth "clinics in a pod" will be placed in schools, shelters and community hubs. These private, technology-enabled spaces connect youth to licensed clinicians, reduce access barriers and support early intervention and improved health outcomes. 

“We are committed to ensuring that the vulnerable and underserved are not left behind when it comes to accessing care,” said Jordan Clark, director of Ambulatory Business Operations and Integration at Tampa General. “These centers bring compassion, connection and timely support directly into the places people already know and trust — offering hope, dignity and a pathway to better health for those who need it most." 

The grant from TD will allow for the purchase of the clinic pods. 

“We understand that from childcare to transportation, many families face barriers to accessing care,” said Paige Carlson-Heim, head of U.S. Social Impact at TD. “Tampa General Hospital is reimagining how they reach patients by bringing critical technology into the spaces where children and families live, go to school and play. That community-centered approach is why TD is proud to support this project.”

“We are so grateful for this partnership with TD, which will strengthen care coordination and address health-related social needs,” said Frann Leppla, executive vice president at Tampa General and TGH Foundation president. "Their investment today provides a brighter future for at-risk youth."