News Releases

Today, the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System welcomed Veterans, their families, and members of the community to the America 250 Resource Fair at the Lee County Healthcare Center.

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, along with community leaders, broke ground this morning on the new VA Clinic in North Port.

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System officially opened its newly renovated hospital kitchen Wednesday, May 27, marking a major milestone in improving food service operations and enhancing the overall care experience for Veterans receiving inpatient services.

Today, in collaboration with the Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines VA Healthcare system proudly hosted our annual Memorial Day Ceremony.

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in the first quarter of the fiscal year.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of David J. VanMeter as the new executive director of the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, which serves approximately 111,000 Veterans annually and has an operating budget of more than $1.5 billion.

Correction: The original release stated the clinic opens at 7 a.m. The correct hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025.

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System announced today it has earned a three-star rating as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2025 hospital quality ratings.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care.