Erin Murray

Saint Petersburg

Anchor and Reporter at Bay News 9

4x Emmy award winning journalist. Weekend Anchor & Reporter at Spectrum Bay News 9. Have a tip or story? Email: [email protected]

Articles

Freestanding ERs bring emergency care closer to Bay area residents

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Erin Murray

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rarely is there time for hugs inside an emergency room, but that was the medicine being delivered at one freestanding emergency room in St. Pete.
Denied By Other Hospitals, Mother Gets Life Saving Liver Transplant at HCA

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Erin Murray

LARGO, Fla. — Walking onto the fifth floor at HCA's Florida Largo Hospital, Nicole Buckingham immediately sees an ICU Transplant nurse that helped save her life. “I am going to cry, you look so good," said Stephanie Al-Sultan, the ICU Transplant nurse at HCA Florida Largo Hospital. "Don’t cry," said Buckingham, with tears in her own eyes. What You Need To KnowNicole Buckingham, 41, received the gift of life in January when she had a liver transplant.
Weightloss inspires grandmother to enter St. Anthony's Triathlon

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Erin Murray

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Before heading down a stretch of Bayshore Drive in St. Pete, Gina Anderson gets in a stretch of her own. What You Need To KnowGina Anderson started her journey to a healthier life in 2023, and in that time has lost 100 poundsThe St. Anthony’s Triathlon is the first triathlon she has ever entered.
New treatment for veterans dealing with severe acne

3 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Erin Murray

TAMPA, Fla. — Inside the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital Dermatology Clinic, Evan Pierz-Gaudet is back after receiving the first of four treatments for his acne. What You Need To KnowJames A. Haley Veterans' Hospital's dermatology services is now offering veterans a new, non-drug option for the long-term treatment of mild to severe inflammatory acne.
Morton Plant Hospital furthers research into aortic stenosis treatments

1 month ago | baynews9.com | Erin Murray

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Ron Yurkus has become a familiar face at BayCare's Morton Plant Hospital.
St. Pete artist shares insight into live entertainment executive order

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Erin Murray

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The White House said on Monday it plans to stop "price-gouging by middlemen" in the live entertainment industry.
Tampa's SynDaver creates synthetic models for medical training

1 month ago | baynews9.com | Erin Murray

TAMPA, Fla. — Life-like is the word heard often inside the SynDaver building in Tampa.
Helping the health care workforce crisis with free CNA training

1 month ago | baynews9.com | Erin Murray

TAMPA, Fla. — A bit of pomp to help out with a nursing shortage circumstance. What You Need To KnowUnited Way Suncoast celebrated another graduation in its ongoing Certified Nursing Assistant program on Friday. This was the first graduating class in partnership with Dwyer Workforce Development. The program is designed to help people find career opportunities facing employment barriers, while addressing the critical health care workforce shortage.
St. Pete mother opens up about colon cancer diagnosis

1 month ago | baynews9.com | Erin Murray

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Meagan May, 39, does not rush the moment any more. What You Need To KnowColon cancer diagnoses are rising sharply in people 35 to 50, most of whom are years away from getting their first colonoscopy screening. Doctors recommend people get a colonoscopy at 45 to check for colon cancerDoctors do not know why people under 50 are being diagnosed at a higher rateFamily history does play a role in colon cancer.
Shamrocks and Shenanigans: Bay Area Renaissance Festival returns to Dade City

2 months ago | baynews9.com | Erin Murray

DADE CITY, Fla. — Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, the Bay Area Renaissance Festival is getting into the spirit of Shamrocks and Shenanigans. What You Need To KnowThe 2025 Bay Area Renaissance Festival is underway and this weekend will be focused on "Shamrocks and Shenanigans."Since its debut in Largo, the Bay Area Renaissance Festival has grown into one of Florida’s most beloved annual traditions.