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Important Updates

COVID-19 Vaccines + Flu Shots: We offer COVID-19 vaccinations and flu shots to all Veterans who are enrolled in our healthcare system. For more information, visit our vaccine information page.

BPVAHCS' Visitation Policy as of April 6, 2022: Visitation is currently open at the C.W.Y main campus, Lee County Healthcare Center, and all VA Clinics. This applies to all areas at C.W.Y except the Community Living Center and Hospice, which remain on a phased visitation plan. Screening and masking requirements still apply to all visitors and social distancing is highly encouraged at all sites. Visitation restrictions may be re-instituted if community positivity rates begin to rise. For more information, visit our policies page.

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Leadership

Find contact information for members of the VA Bay Pines Healthcare System leadership team.

Paul M. Russo MHSA, FACHE, RD

Healthcare System Director/CEO

VA Bay Pines health care

Phone: 727-398-9300

Kristine Brown MPH

Deputy Director

VA Bay Pines health care

Phone: 727-398-9301

Elamin M. Elamin M.D.

Chief of Staff

VA Bay Pines health care

Phone: 727-398-6661, ext. 15502

Carrie Hawkins MS, RN, CCRN-K

Associate Director for Patient Care Services

VA Bay Pines health care

Phone: 727-398-6661, ext. 14319

Sean Turner ACHE

Associate Director

VA Bay Pines health care

Phone: 727-398-6661, ext. 15501

Justina Wells MPH

Assistant Director

VA Bay Pines health care

Phone: 239-652-1850