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For over a year, Fisher House 1 and the Chaplain Service at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital have collaborated on a heartwarming initiative, affectionately known as “Cookies with the Chaplain”.

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The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital successfully completed a planned and controlled Network shutdown from 8 p.m. Friday, September 13, to 4 a.m. Saturday, September 14, to upgrade its antiquated IT power supply.

broken cable with miniature workers

In a simple but heartfelt gesture, Phillip Fong and Tiers Arnts, Sword Program Managers, from Operation Healing Forces visited James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital premiere program for the comprehensive rehabilitation

Phillip Fong and Tiers Arnts from Operation Healing Forces donate weighted blankets to Veterans currently undergoing rehabilitation.

The Comprehensive Incident Response Team, established at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in 2009, is instrumental in supporting the mental health and well-being of hospital employees, ensuring they are equipped to provide top-quality care to Veterans.

Critical Incident Response Team

The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital celebrated a special occasion at the USO Room on September 6th, 2024, honoring Army Veteran James “Sonnie” Proctor on his 100th birthday.

The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital celebrated Army Veteran James “Sonnie” Proctor on his 100th birthday.

In an era where the quality of Veteran care often comes under scrutiny, the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Laboratory stands out as a beacon of excellence.

Blood is drawn from patient

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.

Accredited Facility Logo of Accredited Facility IAC Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Celebrating 30 Years of Quality Patient Care

In an era when emergency room wait times and inefficiencies often dominate headlines, the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa serves as a model of excellence.

Emergency room entrance with ER Check in sign

The National Veterans Golden Age Games, held in Salt Lake City from August 24 – 29, 2024, successfully brought together Veterans from across the country to compete in a series of athletic events, emphasizing the importance of fitness and camaraderie among older Americans.

Mountains in front of a rising sun and skyline of Salt Lake City with 38th National Veterans Golden Age Games above

Veterans from James A. Haley Hospital made a significant impact at the 2024 National Wheelchair Games held in New Orleans, bringing home an impressive 54 medals.

National Wheelchair Games NOLA graphic July 25 - 30, 2024