News Releases
Get the latest news from Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. For more information about VA Bay Pines health care, contact our Public Affairs Office at VHABAYPublicAffairs@va.gov.
December 15, 2025On December 8, 2025, the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) officially opened its new Sebring VA Clinic to patients. The new facility, located 2.1 miles south of the current facility, provides 14,600 sq. ft. of space and is projected to serve more than 5,000 Veterans annually.
November 26, 2025The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025.
September 10, 2025Bay 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.
August 28, 2025The 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.
January 31, 2025Today, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System announced that during the 2024 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition (NVCAC), 15 medals were awarded to Veterans who entrust us with their care. Of those 15 medalists, five have been invited to attend the NVCAC in Indianapolis, Indiana in May of 2025.
January 16, 2025Today, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System announced the procurement of a lease for the replacement VA Clinic in Port Charlotte.
November 12, 2024Today, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System hosted our annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center Campus. The ceremony took place in the Veterans Courtyard and, in keeping with the traditions of Veterans Day, began promptly at 11 a.m.
November 6, 2024To reach more women Veterans, their families, and caregivers, the VA has launched a digital ad campaign in major airports across the southeastern U.S., including the Tampa International Airport and the Southwest Florida International Airport.
September 24, 2024It’s flu season, Veterans enrolled in the Bay Pines VA Healthcare system can get a free flu shot by visiting their primary care provider or one of our walk-in clinics.
June 12, 2024The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System will hold exclusive outreach events for women Veterans on Saturday, June 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.