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The “Give Happy” barometer is here, but have you ever asked yourself why? The Combined Federal Campaign is one of the largest and most successful workplace giving programs in the world! The CFC allows federal employees and retirees to support eligible nonprofit organizations annually.

People holding giant letters that spell (G-I-V-E--H-A-P-P-Y)

Like the iconic song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Once more, the holidays are here, bringing family gatherings, festive events and the pressure to make the coming weeks extra-special.

Safety First with fireworks

Dr. John Marquardt is an orthopedic surgeon at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa. He spoke with Health News Florida from his beach house that's been gutted since Hurricane Helene.

Dr. John Marquardt sits on a stool in his gutted living room.

The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, in collaboration with James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, has positioned Tampa Bay at the forefront of skin cancer diagnostics

Drone shot James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital SCI entrance

The aroma of roasted turkey and pumpkin pie filled the air in James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, replacing the sterile scent of antiseptic with the warmth of Thanksgiving.

Staff and Veterans hand out or receive food for thanksgiving holiday.

Veterans and volunteers came together at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on Saturday, November 16, 2024, for a community-focused wheelchair cleaning event aimed at providing Veterans with the tools they need to maintain their independence.

Veteran and volunteers pose during wheelchair cleaning event.

Florida’s 18th District Congressman Scott Franklin hosted Lakeland VetFest 2024 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, an event designed to honor and support Veterans and their families.

Veterans sitting with Eligibility/Enrollment staff

Under a clear blue sky, with the Florida sun warming the grounds of the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, a sea of hats gathered to tell their own story.

James Coyne, a 100-year-old veteran resident at JAHVH, watches the crowd before the 16th annual Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 9, 2024.

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

Integrated Scheduling System graphic

James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital bustled with activity as Hurricanes Helene and Milton threatened to wreak havoc on Tampa’s facilities within two weeks of each other.

Tampa VA Incident Command responds to hurricanes.