Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Bay Pines health care community.
Radiation is the transfer of energy through space and for more than a century, medical professionals have utilized this phenomenon to treat patients. While it has its benefits, radiation exposure may also induce concern in those who receive it.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a progressive, and often painful, disease that damages the airways and lungs.
Constructing a high-functioning health care organization is not dissimilar to crafting a good meal: in the absence of that key ingredient, the intended outcome may not be reached.
VA is implementing a new, modernized appointment scheduling system to better deliver the SOONEST and BEST CARE to Veterans.
The maxim of serving those who served is fiercely upheld by many of the health care professionals who provide world-class treatment to our Nation’s heroes.
The Veterans who entrust their care to Bay Pines VA Healthcare System know all too well there are many types of leaders; however, when they visit one of our facilities, they can rest assured that our staff are working hard to espouse the qualities that contribute to positive, and lasting, change.
The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System remains committed to improving the Veteran experience. One of the ways this is done is by ensuring future nurses are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to serve those who served us.
At Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, the staff are constantly working toward becoming a High Reliability Organization (HRO), which requires placing effective operations and patient safety above all else.
Dr. Samara Martinez is no stranger to military culture and what it means to serve. Born at Darnall Army Hospital at Fort Cavazos, formerly Fort Hood, her family’s military lineage dating back to World War II shaped her passion for the work she does today.
The staff at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System are working hard to fulfill their promise to serve all who served.
