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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.

VA Health Chat is now available to Veterans in all 18 Veteran Integrated Service Networks. Veterans can use the app to easily connect with VA staff to ask questions about their health.

A Veteran sends a message on their smartphone while sitting in their car.

Hurricane season kicked off on June 1, 2024, and it’s forecasted to have above normal activity in the Atlantic. If you haven’t begun to prepare for the storms, today is the best day to get started.

Storm cloud over water

The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Education office celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Positive Results in Diversity Enhancement leadership program on June 25, 2024.

Eight participants pose with their completion certificates at the Stepping with PRIDE program graduation on June 25, 2024.

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital held a Summer Vet Fest at VFW Post 8681 on Saturday, June 22, 2024 for Veterans, current service members and their families.

Program Specialist Delia Lugo greets a Veteran who was ready to enroll in VA Care at the VA PACT Act Summer Vet Fest on June 22, 2024.

The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) accepted a donation of more than $105K from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary, Dept. of Florida, during the organization’s summer conference on June 15 in Orlando, Fla.

Michelle Zielenski, Teresa Bachand and Cortina Barnes pose with large check.

By achieving IAC Vascular Testing accreditation for 30 years, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital has received a Gold Milestone Recognition for demonstrating its long-term commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes and safety since 1994.

Award logo that states: celebrating 30 years of quality patient care accredited facility, vascular testing

TAMPA, Fl. — Women Veterans were celebrated at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on June 12 in honor of Women Veterans Recognition Day.

Guest speakers and event organizers stand for the National Anthem at the inaugural Women Veterans Recognition Breakfast on June 12, 2024.

The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) Clinical Contact Center, also known as VA Health Connect, serviced it’s 10 millionth call this week marking a significant milestone for the organization.

10 Million Calls Answered Since 2019 with VA Health Connect

Tampa, FL - To support and empower Veterans and their families, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital held a Veteran Resource Fair/PACT Act Event on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at American Legion Post 5.

Veterans attend the PACT Act Resource Fair on May 14, 2024 .