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In a cutting-edge collaboration with Veterans Health Administration’s Innovation Ecosystem, Microsoft and MIT Hacking Medicine, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital hosted the hackathon event,

VISN 8 Director Isaacks & JAHVH Chief of Innovation &Veterans Health-MIT Hacking Medicine Director Dr. Sandal at 2024 Hackathon.

The Women’s Health Resource Fair at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Primary Care Annex on May 23, 2024, successfully brough together over 150 women Veterans to discuss and explore the many resources available to the fastest growing demographic of Veterans.

Women’s Health Medical Director Dr. Dana Glenn shares the White Ribbon Pledge with Women Veteran’s Resource Fair attendees on May 23, 2024.

On Memorial Day, Sun City Center paid tribute to the country’s fallen military heroes with a solemn ceremony that brought together Veterans, local officials and community members to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

JAHVH Executive Director David Dunning shares insights with the crowded Sun City Community Center King’s Point Veterans theater’s on May 27, 2024.

It happened in the heart of James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, on a Friday morning like any other. Amid the friendly morning greetings between employees, Veterans and the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee, a tale of remarkable courage and friendship unfolds.

Lafaya Thompson suffered two life threatening illness simultaneously and Kim Ruiz quickly took actions that were instrumental in Lafaya’s survival.

On Jan 28, 2024, at approximately 5 a.m. a combat drone struck Tower 22, a small U.S. outpost in Jordan near the border of Syria. The result was three US Army soldiers killed and at least 34 injured. Eight injured soldiers were medically evacuated to receive advanced care.

Corporal Allan Valenzuela sitting in the Hero’s Garden at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

May marks National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, a crucial time to highlight the importance of hearing health and the profound impact in can have on quality of life.

An audiologist at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital shows a Veteran the different parts of the inner ear that are affected by loud noises .

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Sabal Park clinic on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Leadership cutting ribbon at Sabal Park grand opening.

TAMPA, Fla. – Over 100 Veterans gathered at VFW Post 10209 for a town hall meeting hosted by James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital to learn about eligibility for health care and other benefits under the PACT Act.

Dr. Michael Brigelia, Section Chief of Compensation and Assistant Chief of Compensation and Pension answer a question from a member of the VFW Post

One staff member's dedication and exceptional work were recognized nationally, by Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 leadership, and leadership in a ceremony at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.

Utilization Nurse Management consultant Lanita Fortenberry accepts the 2024 Awe-Inspiring Utilization Management Reviewer of the Year award.

Tampa, Fla. – The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital announced today that it has received a 2024 Patient Safety Program of Excellence designation from the Veterans Health Administration National Center for Patient Safety. Only nine hospitals out of over 170 VA medical centers received the award.

We are so proud of Team Tampa’s Patient Safety Program team