Stories | VA Tampa Health Care

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

Remember the days when you came home from school, but it was cold, wet, and gusty outside?

Soul satisfying soup is back— now available the first Thursday of each month at the Community Living Center’s Flamingo Way Café. (stock image)

The Veterans Experience Committee is a multidisciplinary group comprised of James A. Haley VA leadership, frontline clinical staff, and non-clinical employees that meet monthly to work on initiatives focused on patient-centered care.

Hercules the Therapy Dog, and dad Veterans Experience Officer Robert Lynch are important and unforgettable members of the Team Tampa family.

Apr 6, 2024 – The Lung Precision Oncology Program team from James A. Haley VA, dedicated to advancing lung health, recently participated in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb.

Precious Leaks-Gutierrez, Coordinator, Dr. Elaine Tan and Dr. Gopi Prithviraj gathered together after climbing 42 stories in downtown Tampa, FL.

In a groundbreaking collaboration, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital join forces with Tampa-based first responders to address the critical mental health care needs of Veterans in the community.

Capt. Simpson, VA Police Liaison for the Deflection Team, answers a question as Capt. McGraw from Polk County Sheriff’s Office listens.

The executive leadership team and staff at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital showed their support for survivors of sexual harassment and assault by participating in Denim Day and taking the White Ribbon Pledge to end violence against others.

Team Tampa’s leadership and staff reaffirmed their support for survivors of sexual harassment and assault.

“None of us knows when or if we’re going to need an organ,” said Krystal Catalano, Tampa VA Case Manager and facility coordination lead in partnering with LifeLink of Florida.

Krystal Catalano and staff host event table for Tampa VA’s Donor Day.

Being equipped with technology that can detect, diagnose and treat conditions to increase the number of successful health outcomes for patients isn’t a long way coming. It's here.