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Read about what's happening in our VA Tampa health care community.
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.
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.
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.
Patients and visitors at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital are accustomed to the pitter patter of service dogs’ paws around various units and clinics.
Team Tampa hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the brand-new Lakeland Outpatient Center on July 26, 2024.
Eighteen competitors from the Tampa area will compete in this year’s National Veterans Wheelchair Games, held at various venues across the New Orleans area from July 25-30, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
