Bay Pines VA Announces Plan to Reopen Cardiac Device Clinic in Lee County
PRESS RELEASE
February 1, 2024
Cape Coral , FL — Today, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System announced the appointment of Nurse Practitioner Melissa Kilian to lead the Cardiac Device Clinic at Lee County Healthcare Center, in Cape Coral.
“This is an exciting time for us and Veterans in the southern part of our catchment, as we work to deliver the soonest and best care to Veterans.” said Bay Pines VA Deputy Chief of Medicine Dr. Kaley Tash. “Melissa brings more than 30 years of clinical experience, and her service in Lee County will allow us to resume face-to-face cardiac device care.”
Over the past six months, Veterans with pacemakers and similar devices received care at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines and through community care services.
Tash confirmed the clinic will reopen by the end of February. At this time, the organization is reaching out to Cardiac Device Clinic Veterans to inform them of the clinic’s status and working to schedule appointments.
February is Heart Health Month. Veterans should speak with their primary care team about ways to optimize their cardiac health.
For additional information on this release or future coverage opportunities: Contact Bay Pines VA Healthcare System’s Public Affairs Officer Rob Frazier at Robert.Frazier1@va.gov or 727-317-8120. See the latest news, stories, and Veteran health care information available on our official website or official social media accounts.