Stories | VA Bay Pines Health Care

The fabric of Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is woven with individuals from all walks of life, who are dedicated to serving America’s heroes; but within our Chaplain Service, Veterans may find a form of healing that is truly intangible.

A smiling woman stands outdoors during the daytime, in an open wooded area. She is wearing all black, glasses, and has her hair tied up.

Across Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, healthcare quality means ensuring Veterans receive world-class care, and that can only be achieved through becoming a High Reliability Organization (HRO).

Dr. Joann Badget (back row, far right) and the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Quality Systems team gather before heading out to meet with staff at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, Oct. 18.

In honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is proud to recognize the members of our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office by honoring their service to our nation, their heritage, and their commitment to EEO.

Two men stand in a courtyard, on a sunny day, wearing business casual attire. They are both smiling, and standing back to back with their arms crossed over their chests.

Physician assistants (PA) serve in one of the broadest roles in health care. To get a better understanding of the PA role in supporting Veterans and their health care journey, we're proud to introduce you to one of Bay Pines VA Healthcare System's PA staff, Elizabeth Robinson.

A young woman in a lab coat stands in a medical exam room and speaks to an older gentleman.

Across the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, when staff strive to deliver timely and world-class health care, they are embodying the ideal of honoring those who served.

Israel Baez II, Alexander Bestard, Jovany Morales-Estada, and Obed Muniz lead the Bay Pines VA’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) mission.

Two men, wearing business casual attire, stand back to back in a spacious courtyard. They both have a pleasant look on their face.

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is the latest recipient of the Ron Hesch Mission First Award.

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System has reached its latest achievement, surpassing 23,000 Veterans registered as part of the U.S. Department of Affairs’ Million Veteran Program (MVP).

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System has spent the last nine months raising awareness of women Veterans as part of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ year-long celebration of 100 years of health care to women.

The need for health care doesn’t stop just because it’s 5:00 p.m., the weekend, or a holiday. In fact, the busiest time for both urgent care clinics and emergency rooms is early afternoon and evening hours.

VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center hired two nocturnists, or physicians who work overnight, to truly become the 24/7/365 virtual urgent care service leaders aspired it to be.