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Read about what's happening in our VA Bay Pines health care community.

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.

A group of men and women who work at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System stand in an orderly fashion between the American Flag and the VA Flag.

VA is implementing a new, modernized appointment scheduling system to better deliver the SOONEST and BEST CARE to Veterans.

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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.

A man stands outside in a white lab coat smiling.

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.

A man who is dressed in business casual attire stands outside on a sunny day, holding the award that he earned.

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.

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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.

A group of VA staff stand together outside, smiling for a photograph.

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.

VISN 8 Clinical Resource Hub provider, Dr. Samara Martinez, completing an appointment remotely using Clinical Video Telehealth from her home in Texas.

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System recently awarded four teams for their positive percentage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion during the All-Employee Survey for fiscal year 2023.

The four winning sections.

The staff at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System are working hard to fulfill their promise to serve all who served.

Women Veterans register for the PACT Act event that was held on June 29, 2024.

Hurricane season has arrived to southwest Florida and plans to stay through November 30. For the Veterans and staff at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, preparedness is the key to weathering any potential impacts of what mother nature may bring.