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On Friday, September 13th, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital will have a Planned IT Outage beginning at 8pm until Saturday at 4am. Operations will continue as normal and the Emergency Room will be in operation.

If you need assistance, contact the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center at 1-877-741-3400.

Minority Veteran care

VA Tampa health care works to increase local awareness of minority Veteran-related issues, to increase participation in VA benefits, and to ensure that we provide equitable benefits and services without barriers to access. Our care coordinator can help you find the resources you need.

Connect with a care coordinator

Paul Murray

Minority Veteran Program Coordinator (MVPC), Transition Patient Advocate

VA Tampa health care

Phone:

Email: Paul.Murrary@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Tampa health care

Our Minority Veterans Program serves all Veterans, including Black Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Island Americans. We focus on: 

  • Management of the medical center in their efforts to address the needs of minority Veterans
  • The needs of minority Veterans in the local community
  • Identifying barriers and creating a more accessible environment for minority Veterans
  • Informing Veterans of VA benefits, services, and programs

Our role

The Minority Veterans Program is dedicated to ensuring that all Veterans are aware of benefits, services, and programs offered by VA. The program is designed to act as a mediator and facilitator. We do not process claims, handle equal employment complaints, or employee-related issues.