Tampa General Hospital Named 2026 NRC Health Best in Brand Winner

The award recognizes how a health system’s reputation resonates in their community. 

Tampa, FL (Sept. 2, 2026) — Tampa General Hospital (TGH), Florida’s Premier Academic Health System™, has been named a 2026 NRC Health® Best in Brand Winner — a national distinction awarded to only 10 health systems across the country each year. The award recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate exceptional brand strength, patient trust and community connection across their markets. 

NRC Health’s Best in Brand program evaluates organizations through a rigorous methodology that measures how well a health system's reputation resonates with the patients and communities it serves. Tampa General earned this distinction by consistently delivering patient-centered care that builds lasting trust across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.

“NRC Health’s awards recognize organizations that consistently deliver experiences that earn trust, strengthen loyalty and improve healthcare for the people they serve,” said Trent Green, CEO for NRC Health. “This recognition reflects a sustained commitment to listening, learning and acting on what matters most to patients, consumers, families and care teams. We are honored to celebrate organizations that turn insight into action and set a powerful example for healthcare organizations nationwide.” 

Tampa General has been recognized as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay for 11 straight years by U.S. News & World Report. This latest recognition from NRC Health adds to a growing record of distinction earned through measurable outcomes and patient experience.

“Being named an NRC Health® Best in Brand Winner reflects the dedication of every member of our team,” said Laurie Slater, senior vice president of MarComm and Physician Business Development at Tampa General. “Brand is ultimately the reputation you earn with the people you serve. This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects how our community sees and experiences Tampa General. It’s the trust they place in us, the care they receive and the confidence they have in choosing TGH. That’s what we work to build every day.”

Tampa General has more than 160 locations across Florida, including seven hospitals along Florida’s West Coast and a growing network of services. On the East Coast, TGH supports rural healthcare through a partnership with Lakeside Medical Center. TGH’s specialized teams perform more procedures, carry deeper expertise and deliver better outcomes, giving patients across Florida access to advanced treatments close to home.

The 2026 NRC Health® Best in Brand Winner designation reinforces TGH’s mission to serve the Tampa Bay community with the highest standard of care, and its commitment to earning the confidence of every patient who walks through its doors.