The Importance of Primary Care and How It Saved My Life with Kyle Pukylo

In this deeply personal episode of the Voices of Experience podcast, host Amber Washington sits down with Advisor Kyle Pukylo, a dedicated Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) advisor at Tampa General Hospital, who shares how a routine primary care visit turned into a life-saving encounter.

What began as a standard appointment quickly escalated when his primary care provider urged him to go to the emergency department, leading to a life-altering diagnosis that might have otherwise gone undetected. Kyle’s story powerfully illustrates the critical role of primary care in early detection, prevention, and guiding patients toward the right care at the right time.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that primary care is more than just routine, it’s a trusted relationship that can truly save lives.

Head to our website to learn more about the PFAC: https://www.tgh.org/patients-visitors/patient-and-family-advisory-council-pfac

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https://www.tgh.org/patients-visitors/recognition-compliments-and-stories

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