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Important Updates

Updated Masking Requirements as of March 9, 2023: Effective immediately, all of Bay Pines VA Healthcare System’s facilities will only require masks in areas that are identified as high risk. Masks will be optional in areas that are considered low risk. This decision was made following a review of current national and local epidemiologic data which reflects a sustained decline in COVID-19 positive cases.

Please note that these masking requirements remain dependent on the community transmission levels provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For details about which areas are considered high risk or low risk, and related masking guidance, please click here.

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 COVID-19 information page.

BPVAHCS' Visitation Policy as of April 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.

Toxic Exposure Screening

We provide a quick screening to identify any potential exposures to toxins during your military service. The screening takes 5 to 10 minutes. For more information, click here.

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Women Veteran Care

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System supports the health, welfare, and dignity of women Veterans and their families by ensuring equal access to timely, sensitive, and quality care. A women Veteran care coordinator can help you get the services you need.

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Donna Sherman

Women Veteran Program Manager

VA Bay Pines health care

Phone: 727 398-6661, ext 12287

Email: donna.sherman@va.gov

Care We Provide at Bay Pines VA

Our women's health program offers women Veterans comprehensive care, including:

Primary care
Gynecology
Maternity care, childbirth education classes, and postpartum support
Ultrasounds and mammograms
Mental health care and counseling
Lifestyle wellness services

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