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

  • At the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, Florida, a quiet but profound tradition carried forward a promise: no Veteran would travel to their final resting place alone.

    Three police officers standing at attention in front of a crowd during a ceremony.

  • Every week, Army Veteran Robert Gerard makes his way to a place that has transformed his life in ways he never expected, the Food Rx market at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital.

    Man wearing white polo shirt reaching for canned goods on a metal shelf.

  • Tampa, Fla (Feb. 19, 2026) – The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital hosted a thoughtful Black History Month celebration today, reflecting on the contributions of African Americans and paying tribute to Black Veterans.

    VA BHM Celebration

  • On October 6, 2025, a routine day at the Everglades Softball Complex in The Villages, Florida, turned into a life-or-death emergency—and a shining example of why preparation matters.

    2 people receiving an award.

  • We are thrilled to share that 13 innovations from James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital have been selected for the new 2026 VHA All-Employee Innovation Program (AEIP).

    VA James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Innovations Selected for 2026 VHA All-Employee Innovation Program

  • James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital proudly joined 48 VA medical centers selected to participate in VHA Innovation Ecosystem’s Spark-Seed-Spread program.

    Mobile mammography bus parked at Lecanto Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, providing breast cancer screening services to women Veterans as part of an innovative outreach program.

  • Esther Wolfram Morgan smiled as she surveyed the bustling crowd at the University of South Florida’s 50th anniversary celebration for the class of 1975.

    Esther Wolfram Morgan

  • VISN 8 continues to lead the way in health care innovation within the Veterans Health Administration.

    Dr. Indra Sandal and Mayor Jane Castor celebrate innovation and collaboration at the 2025 Veterans Health Venture Studio Hackathon

  • Operation Helping Hand of Tampa hosted its annual holiday dinner to honor Veterans and active-duty service members receiving treatment at the Spinal Cord Injury and Poly-Trauma Centers at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital.

    Ophelpinghandtampa

  • James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics (JAHVH) recently honored Veterans Jimmie Ray Palmer and Thomas Walton Shryock through its heartfelt Final Mile Salute and Escort program.

    final mile