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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.

September 30, 2022

After assessing the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) has made the decision to reopen our C.W.Y VA Medical Center (VAMC) and our North Pinellas VA Clinic for Mental Health and Primary Care services on a walk-in basis only until 4:30 p.m. today.

September 28, 2022

Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Ian, the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) will close all our locations for in person and procedure appointments through Saturday, Oct. 1. This closure extends to our Emergency Department and the following areas on the C.W.Y VAMC:

September 28, 2022

Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Ian, the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) successfully completed the transfer of all 142 of our residents and inpatients to the following locations:

September 27, 2022

Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Ian, the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) has updated our facility closures. The following locations will be closed for in person and procedure appointments:

September 27, 2022

Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Ian, the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) will close the following locations for in person and procedure appointments:

September 26, 2022

Due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Ian, the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) will close the following locations for in person and procedure appointments:

August 19, 2022

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is actively hiring mental health professionals across Central and Southwest Florida. Up to $15,000 in hiring incentives are available for certain positions.

May 26, 2022

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) will host a Stand Down for Homeless Veterans on June 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place in the courtyard between buildings 2 and 37 on the main campus, which is located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd.

May 25, 2022

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) will open the North Pinellas Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in June. The new clinic is located at 26286 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL, 33761 and will serve as a replacement for the existing Palm Harbor CBOC.

May 25, 2022

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Bay Pines National Cemetery invite volunteers to place approximately 25,000 small flags on individual gravesites on May 29 at 9 a.m. at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL, 33744.