http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:04:00 EDT http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/VA_Health_Chat.asp Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:30:00 EDT Through VA Health Chat, Veterans enrolled for care at a VA facility in VISN 8 may chat online with Clinical Contact Center staff members to ask nonurgent health questions, schedule appointments, and more. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Health_Chat_1618851583073 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/20210419TH.jpg Veteran Josef Mendez used the VA Health Chat app to get medical advice on his mobile device. Through VA Health Chat, Veterans enrolled for care at a VA facility in VISN 8 may chat online with Clinical Contact Center staff members to ask nonurgent health questions, schedule appointments, and more. Mobile Health Advice Through VA Health Chat, Veterans enrolled for care at a VA facility in VISN 8 may chat online with Clinical Contact Center staff members to ask nonurgent health questions, schedule appointments, and more. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Yuengling_Center_Vaccinations.asp Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:45:00 EDT James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics and Hillsborough County Department of Health are expanding vaccination efforts March 30 at a new drive-through clinic at the USF Yuengling Center. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Yuengling_Center_Vaccinations_1616772149447 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Sim1_180x130.jpg JAHVH staff direct volunteers to the correct areas during a simulation in preparation for expanding vaccination efforts at the USF Yuengling Center. James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics and Hillsborough County Department of Health are expanding vaccination efforts March 30 at a new drive-through clinic at the USF Yuengling Center. Expanding Vaccinations James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics and Hillsborough County Department of Health are expanding vaccination efforts March 30 at a new drive-through clinic at the USF Yuengling Center. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/World_TB_Day.asp Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:00:00 EDT While the world has been concentrating on the COVID-19 pandemic, another disease killed more than 1.5 million people around the world in 2019 alone despite the successful treatments available. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/World_TB_Day_1616412331302 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/TB_Day_180x130.jpg March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day While the world has been concentrating on the COVID-19 pandemic, another disease killed more than 1.5 million people around the world in 2019 alone despite the successful treatments available. World TB Day While the world has been concentrating on the COVID-19 pandemic, another disease killed more than 1.5 million people around the world in 2019 alone despite the successful treatments available. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Get_the_vaccine.asp Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:00:00 EST A group of African American and Hispanic EMS leaders are trying to spread the word that vaccinations are the best way to protect yourself, your family, and the community as a whole. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Get_the_vaccine_1613762786348 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/EMS_Supv_180x130.jpg Environmental Management Service leaders are encouraging everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccination when they can. A group of African American and Hispanic EMS leaders are trying to spread the word that vaccinations are the best way to protect yourself, your family, and the community as a whole. Get The Vaccine! A group of African American and Hispanic EMS leaders are trying to spread the word that vaccinations are the best way to protect yourself, your family, and the community as a whole. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Vaccinators.asp Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:00:00 EST A group of nurses at the New Port Richey Outpatient Clinic continued providing Veterans with the COVID-19 vaccination even after smoke from a fire outside the clinic forced everyone to evacuate the building. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Vaccinators_1612450545879 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Vaccinators_180x130.jpg New Port Richey Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurses Laura Aponte, Terese Fields, Alina Harris and Lisa Aldrich-Olavarria A group of nurses at the New Port Richey Outpatient Clinic continued providing Veterans with the COVID-19 vaccination even after smoke from a fire outside the clinic forced everyone to evacuate the building. Saving Vaccinations A group of nurses at the New Port Richey Outpatient Clinic continued providing Veterans with the COVID-19 vaccination even after smoke from a fire outside the clinic forced everyone to evacuate the building. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/COVID_Vaccine_Study.asp Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:00:00 EST JAHVH will begin a clinical trial for the single-dose investigational COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, the fourth large-scale vaccine trial in the U.S. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/COVID_Vaccine_Study_1604496300841 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Study_180x130.jpg Help us find ways to treat and prevent COVID-19 JAHVH will begin a clinical trial for the single-dose investigational COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, the fourth large-scale vaccine trial in the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Trial JAHVH will begin a clinical trial for the single-dose investigational COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, the fourth large-scale vaccine trial in the U.S. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/National_Preparedness_Month.asp Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:01:00 EDT September is National Preparedness Month and hurricane season's most active month. Everyone is encouraged to take the time now to review their personal and family preparedness plans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Disaster_Preparedness_Month_1599059531508 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/National_Disaster_Preparedness_Month_180x130.jpg National Preparedness Month Banner September is National Preparedness Month and hurricane season's most active month. Everyone is encouraged to take the time now to review their personal and family preparedness plans. National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month and hurricane season's most active month. Everyone is encouraged to take the time now to review their personal and family preparedness plans. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/COVID_Clap_Out.asp Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:00:00 EDT JAHVH staff gathered near the Spinal Cord Injury Center entrance Aug. 27 to clap and cheer as Veteran Alvin Ordiway made his way out of the hospital for the first time in almost two months. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/COVID_Clap_Out_1598545391816 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Clapout_3_180x130.jpg Vietnam Veteran Alvin Ordiway hugs his wife for the first time in 54 days after surviving COVID-19 with help from James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital staff. JAHVH staff gathered near the Spinal Cord Injury Center entrance Aug. 27 to clap and cheer as Veteran Alvin Ordiway made his way out of the hospital for the first time in almost two months. COVID Clap Out JAHVH staff gathered near the Spinal Cord Injury Center entrance Aug. 27 to clap and cheer as Veteran Alvin Ordiway made his way out of the hospital for the first time in almost two months. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/COVID_Survivor.asp Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:00:00 EDT Dr. John Toney, assistant chief of the JAHVH Infectious Disease section, has a unique perspective on the importance of taking precautions to avoid COVID-19 after he and his family were diagnosed with the disease. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/COVID_Survivor_1595951002142 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Toney2_180x130.jpg Dr. John Toney in front of signs showing laws instituted in New York in 1896 to stem the spread of tuberculosis. Dr. John Toney, assistant chief of the JAHVH Infectious Disease section, has a unique perspective on the importance of taking precautions to avoid COVID-19 after he and his family were diagnosed with the disease. Precautions or Consequences Dr. John Toney, assistant chief of the JAHVH Infectious Disease section, has a unique perspective on the importance of taking precautions to avoid COVID-19 after he and his family were diagnosed with the disease. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/VA_Nurses_Make_Positive_Impact_on_COVID_19.asp Thu, 14 May 2020 08:30:00 EDT VA nurses in Florida and Puerto Rico are making a positive impact on COVID-19 patients, not only in the VA hospitals, but in the community as well by assisting in community nursing homes. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Nurses_Make_Positive_Impact_on_COVID_19_1589457393292 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/20200513_2TN.jpg Elizabeth King, a nurse educator with the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital (pictured second from left), stands outside of a community nursing home with the other members of her strike team. VA nurses in Florida and Puerto Rico are making a positive impact on COVID-19 patients, not only in the VA hospitals, but in the community as well by assisting in community nursing homes. Nurses Making Impact VA nurses in Florida and Puerto Rico are making a positive impact on COVID-19 patients, not only in the VA hospitals, but in the community as well by assisting in community nursing homes. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Intermediate_Care_Technicians.asp Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:01:00 EDT A new program at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is putting a group of former military “docs” back to work doing what they do best – providing quality medical care for their troops. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Intermediate_Care_Technicians_1588261663278 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/ICT_180x130.jpg Intermediate Care Technicians Charles Gilcrease and Daniel Friedel screen a patient for COVID-19 symptoms before allowing them into the emergency department. A new program at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is putting a group of former military “docs” back to work doing what they do best – providing quality medical care for their troops. Former military 'docs' at VA A new program at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is putting a group of former military “docs” back to work doing what they do best – providing quality medical care for their troops. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/From_the_Directors.asp Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:00:00 EDT As our nation continues to respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) public health emergency, we want you to know that James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Bay Pines VA Healthcare System have been working together closely. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/From_the_Directors_1585741345594 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Directors_180x130.jpg JAHVH Director Joe Battle and Bay Pines Director Paul Russo As our nation continues to respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) public health emergency, we want you to know that James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Bay Pines VA Healthcare System have been working together closely. A Joint Message As our nation continues to respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) public health emergency, we want you to know that James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Bay Pines VA Healthcare System have been working together closely. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/NFS_Awards.asp Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:00:00 EDT JAHVH Nutrition and Food Service is in the spotlight for awards two members of the NFS garnered for delivering specialized nourishment to patients and for teaching Veterans how to prepare healthy meals. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/NFS_Awards_1585078015617 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/FNS_Awards_3_180x130.jpg Hillary Markey and Lynn Hiller JAHVH Nutrition and Food Service is in the spotlight for awards two members of the NFS garnered for delivering specialized nourishment to patients and for teaching Veterans how to prepare healthy meals. Dietitian Awards JAHVH Nutrition and Food Service is in the spotlight for awards two members of the NFS garnered for delivering specialized nourishment to patients and for teaching Veterans how to prepare healthy meals. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/20200310.asp Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:30:00 EDT Starting March 11, Veterans can use the VA Health Chat app to get virtual urgent care from the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center. The app is available for Android and IOS devices. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/20200310_1583851946791 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/features/VAHC_180x120TH.jpg The VA Health Chat App provides easy, secure, online access for Veterans to chat with VA staff when they have health care needs, questions, and more. Starting March 11, Veterans can use the VA Health Chat app to get virtual urgent care from the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center. The app is available for Android and IOS devices. Get Care with VA Health Chat Starting March 11, Veterans can use the VA Health Chat app to get virtual urgent care from the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center. The app is available for Android and IOS devices. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Patriot_South_2020.asp Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:30:00 EST An Air National Guard aircraft arrived at Tampa International Airport carrying 35 patients evacuated after a major hurricane hit the Gulf Coast. Fortunately, both the patients and the hurricane were simulated. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Patriot_South_2020_1582913384289 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/FCC1_180x130.jpg Litter Team members carry a simulated patient from an Air National Guard C-17 aircraft during Patriot South 2020, the Federal Coordinating Center exercise, Feb.27 at Tampa International Airport. An Air National Guard aircraft arrived at Tampa International Airport carrying 35 patients evacuated after a major hurricane hit the Gulf Coast. Fortunately, both the patients and the hurricane were simulated. Patriot South 2020 An Air National Guard aircraft arrived at Tampa International Airport carrying 35 patients evacuated after a major hurricane hit the Gulf Coast. Fortunately, both the patients and the hurricane were simulated. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Trailblazer.asp Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:00:00 EST James Ferguson helps Veterans get their proper VA compensation, but he also broke down a racial barrier in 1985 when he became one of the first two African American motorcycle officers in the Tampa Police Department. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Trailblazer_1582306222669 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Ferguson_180x130.jpg Officers Mike Mitchell and James Ferguson were the first two African American motorcycle officer on the Tampa Police Department. James Ferguson helps Veterans get their proper VA compensation, but he also broke down a racial barrier in 1985 when he became one of the first two African American motorcycle officers in the Tampa Police Department. Breaking Barriers James Ferguson helps Veterans get their proper VA compensation, but he also broke down a racial barrier in 1985 when he became one of the first two African American motorcycle officers in the Tampa Police Department. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/WWII_Purple_Heart.asp Wed, 12 Feb 2020 08:00:00 EST The family of a deceased World War II Coast Guard Veteran received something recently that was long overdue – the Purple Heart Medal for an incident that happened in the North Atlantic in 1944. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WWII_Purple_Heart_1581510933560 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/PH_TN.jpg Arturo Antonsanti's Purple Heart Medal and Citation. The family of a deceased World War II Coast Guard Veteran received something recently that was long overdue – the Purple Heart Medal for an incident that happened in the North Atlantic in 1944. Overdue Honor The family of a deceased World War II Coast Guard Veteran received something recently that was long overdue – the Purple Heart Medal for an incident that happened in the North Atlantic in 1944. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/The_Last_Mile.asp Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:00:00 EST A group of motorcycle-riding Veterans are escorting fellow Veterans who pass away at the hospital with no family to their final resting place at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/The_Last_Mile_1576852969658 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/CVMA_180x130.jpg A JAHVH chaplain says a prayer as Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association members prepare to escort a deceased Veteran to Florida National Cemetery. A group of motorcycle-riding Veterans are escorting fellow Veterans who pass away at the hospital with no family to their final resting place at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Final Salute: The Last Mile A group of motorcycle-riding Veterans are escorting fellow Veterans who pass away at the hospital with no family to their final resting place at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/AI_Cancer_Diagnoses.asp Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:00:00 EST Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning may sound like terms used strictly by computer engineers, pathologists at JAHVH have shown they can also be used to help diagnose cancer, and possibly other health issues. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/AI_Cancer_Diagnoses_1574279175772 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/AI_180x130.jpg Drs. Stephen Mastorides and Andrew Borkowski, JAHVH pathologists, show some of the images they used to train computers to diagnose different cancers. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning may sound like terms used strictly by computer engineers, pathologists at JAHVH have shown they can also be used to help diagnose cancer, and possibly other health issues. AI Diagnoses Cancer Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning may sound like terms used strictly by computer engineers, pathologists at JAHVH have shown they can also be used to help diagnose cancer, and possibly other health issues. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/1000th_Robotic_Surgery.asp Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:00:00 EST Surgeons here recently completed their 1,000th robot-assisted surgery using the da Vinci surgical system. That’s more than any other hospital in the Veterans Health Administration. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/1000th_Robotic_Surgery_1573065831024 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Robot_180x130.jpg The da Vinci robotic-assist surgical system. Surgeons here recently completed their 1,000th robot-assisted surgery using the da Vinci surgical system. That’s more than any other hospital in the Veterans Health Administration. 1000th Robotic Surgery Surgeons here recently completed their 1,000th robot-assisted surgery using the da Vinci surgical system. That’s more than any other hospital in the Veterans Health Administration. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Harmonicas_For_Health.asp Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:00:00 EDT A new class offered by James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is offering Veterans the opportunity to use harmonicas to make music while treating their chronic breathing problems at the same time. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Harmonicas_For_Health_1566499675189 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Harmonicas1_180x130.jpg Veterans are using harmonicas as breathing therapy. A new class offered by James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is offering Veterans the opportunity to use harmonicas to make music while treating their chronic breathing problems at the same time. Music to Breathe Better By A new class offered by James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is offering Veterans the opportunity to use harmonicas to make music while treating their chronic breathing problems at the same time. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Community_Partnership_Award.asp Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:15:00 EDT James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital received the Veterans Health Administration Community Partnership Challenge Award for their work with the American Cancer Society recently during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Community_Partnership_Award_1564418802961 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Partnership_180x130.jpg JAHVH Director Joe Battle, ACS representative Stephanie McLean, JAHVH Tobacco Cessation Champion Dr. Dawn Johnson, JAHVH Cancer Committee Member Dr. Leah Strickland-Marmol, and ACS representatives Kyle Mobley, Mallory McLean, and Michelle Stemler celebrate the award. James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital received the Veterans Health Administration Community Partnership Challenge Award for their work with the American Cancer Society recently during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Community Partnership Award James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital received the Veterans Health Administration Community Partnership Challenge Award for their work with the American Cancer Society recently during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Volunteer_MLMS_Writers.asp Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:00:00 EST A group of 10 high school volunteers are spending the summer documenting Veteran life experiences as writers to help provide background for medical providers as part of JAHVH’s “My Life My Story” or MLMS program. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Volunteer_MLMS_Writers_1563550602509 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/MLMS_Writers_180x130.jpg Youth Volunteers and My Life, My Story writers (from left) Davian DeShields, Arin Gupta, Annika Aguiar, Meghana Yarlagadda, Kaitlyn Lezama and Zoe Aguiar. A group of 10 high school volunteers are spending the summer documenting Veteran life experiences as writers to help provide background for medical providers as part of JAHVH’s “My Life My Story” or MLMS program. Telling Veterans' Stories A group of 10 high school volunteers are spending the summer documenting Veteran life experiences as writers to help provide background for medical providers as part of JAHVH’s “My Life My Story” or MLMS program. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/2019_Warrior_Games.asp Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:15:00 EDT For the last few days, more than 300 special athletes have been competing in the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games, which are being held this year in the Tampa Bay area. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2019_Warrior_Games_1561751468658 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/2019_WG1_180x130.jpg An Air Force athlete completes the cycling road course during the 2019 Warrior Games June 26 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. For the last few days, more than 300 special athletes have been competing in the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games, which are being held this year in the Tampa Bay area. 2019 Warrior Games For the last few days, more than 300 special athletes have been competing in the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games, which are being held this year in the Tampa Bay area. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Two_Groundbreakings.asp Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:00:00 EDT Veterans in Pasco County will soon be getting two brand new outpatient clinics, the start of which was marked with groundbreaking ceremonies in New Port Richey and Zephyrhills June 6 and 7 respectively. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Two_Groundbreakings_1560252937894 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Zephyrhills_GB1_180x130.jpg Zephyrhills Groundbreaking Ceremony Veterans in Pasco County will soon be getting two brand new outpatient clinics, the start of which was marked with groundbreaking ceremonies in New Port Richey and Zephyrhills June 6 and 7 respectively. Pasco Groundbreakings Veterans in Pasco County will soon be getting two brand new outpatient clinics, the start of which was marked with groundbreaking ceremonies in New Port Richey and Zephyrhills June 6 and 7 respectively. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/exoskeleton.asp Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:30:00 EDT It took Marine Corps Veteran Tim Conner more than a year of training and waiting, but it paid off May 30 when he got to take home his new legs, the first at JAHVH to be issued an exoskeleton. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/exoskeleton_1559761469250 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/exo_180x130.jpg Veteran Tim Conner and the team that helped him be the first at JAHVH to receive an exoskeleton for home use. It took Marine Corps Veteran Tim Conner more than a year of training and waiting, but it paid off May 30 when he got to take home his new legs, the first at JAHVH to be issued an exoskeleton. New Legs It took Marine Corps Veteran Tim Conner more than a year of training and waiting, but it paid off May 30 when he got to take home his new legs, the first at JAHVH to be issued an exoskeleton. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/SOHI_Ribbon_Cutting.asp Wed, 15 May 2019 12:15:00 EDT Veterans in southern Hillsborough County now have a VA clinic to call their own. Officials cut the ribbon dedicating the new South Hillsborough Outpatient Clinic in Riverview May 14. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SOHI_Ribbon_Cutting_1557936405005 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/SOHI1_180x130.jpg Officials cutting the ribbon to open the new South Hillsborough Outpatient Clinic. Veterans in southern Hillsborough County now have a VA clinic to call their own. Officials cut the ribbon dedicating the new South Hillsborough Outpatient Clinic in Riverview May 14. SOHI Ribbon Cutting Veterans in southern Hillsborough County now have a VA clinic to call their own. Officials cut the ribbon dedicating the new South Hillsborough Outpatient Clinic in Riverview May 14. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/CENTCOM_exchange.asp Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:10:00 EDT James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital recently hosted high-level military medical leaders from 18 nations as part of U.S. Central Command’s biannual Medical Security Cooperation Exchange. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CENTCOM_exchange_1554915786302 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/CENTCOM_180X130.jpg Military medical leaders from several countries watch a demonstration of adaptive equipment used at JAHVH for rehabilitation patients. James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital recently hosted high-level military medical leaders from 18 nations as part of U.S. Central Command’s biannual Medical Security Cooperation Exchange. Multinational Visit James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital recently hosted high-level military medical leaders from 18 nations as part of U.S. Central Command’s biannual Medical Security Cooperation Exchange. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Suicide_Save.asp Tue, 22 Jan 2019 07:30:00 EST A Veteran is alive today because of teamwork between staff at the New Port Richey Community Based Outpatient Clinic and the Clearwater, Fla., Police Department that prevented a suicide by cop. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Suicide_Save_1548158482058 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Save_180x130.jpg Jeanne Botz, Jose Valdes and Aaliyah Kew worked together with a local police department to prevent a suicide by cop. A Veteran is alive today because of teamwork between staff at the New Port Richey Community Based Outpatient Clinic and the Clearwater, Fla., Police Department that prevented a suicide by cop. Suicide Save A Veteran is alive today because of teamwork between staff at the New Port Richey Community Based Outpatient Clinic and the Clearwater, Fla., Police Department that prevented a suicide by cop. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/AF_TAP_Pilot.asp Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:00:00 EST James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is teaming up with MacDill Air Force Base to help women service members better understand their VA health care benefits as they leave the military. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/AF_TAP_Pilot_1544208624463 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/TAP_180x130.jpg Women Veterans tour the Haley Primary Care Annex. James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is teaming up with MacDill Air Force Base to help women service members better understand their VA health care benefits as they leave the military. Helping Women Veterans James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is teaming up with MacDill Air Force Base to help women service members better understand their VA health care benefits as they leave the military. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Vila_Brothers.asp Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:30:00 EST At least one of the seven Vila brothers from South Tampa have served in the military during every conflict from WWII to Desert Storm. They have been honored by the city to have a park named after them. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Vila_Brothers_1541613975912 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Vila_180x130.jpg Clockwise from top left - Joe, Willie, Wilfredo, Hector, Tony, Denio and Robert Vila. At least one of the seven Vila brothers from South Tampa have served in the military during every conflict from WWII to Desert Storm. They have been honored by the city to have a park named after them. Seven Brothers' Service At least one of the seven Vila brothers from South Tampa have served in the military during every conflict from WWII to Desert Storm. They have been honored by the city to have a park named after them. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Chronic_Pain_Rehab_Program.asp Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:00:00 EDT The Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program (CPRP) is a unique 19-day inpatient program design to help Veterans who are suffering from chronic pain improve their overall quality of life. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Chronic_Pain_Rehab_Program_1537980525945 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Campbell_180x130.jpg Leyla and McKetham Campbell pack Mcketham's belongings after he graduated from the Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program Sept. 14. The Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program (CPRP) is a unique 19-day inpatient program design to help Veterans who are suffering from chronic pain improve their overall quality of life. Impatient Pain Program The Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program (CPRP) is a unique 19-day inpatient program design to help Veterans who are suffering from chronic pain improve their overall quality of life. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Ground_Zero.asp Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:00:00 EDT Most people can remember where they were and what they were doing on Sept. 11, 2001, but for one James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital employee, those memories are especially vivid. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Ground_Zero_1536601387426 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Ground_Zero_TN.jpg Police officers at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2018 Most people can remember where they were and what they were doing on Sept. 11, 2001, but for one James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital employee, those memories are especially vivid. Being at Ground Zero Most people can remember where they were and what they were doing on Sept. 11, 2001, but for one James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital employee, those memories are especially vivid. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Ear.asp Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:45:00 EDT A Navy Vietnam Veteran receives a new, custom-made silicon ear prosthesis to replace the one he sacrificed to cancer a few years ago, allowing him to live a more normal lifestyle. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Ear_1535484831804 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Ear4_180x130.jpg Two prosthetic ears, the left unpainted and the right painted to match the Veteran's own complexion. A Navy Vietnam Veteran receives a new, custom-made silicon ear prosthesis to replace the one he sacrificed to cancer a few years ago, allowing him to live a more normal lifestyle. Lend Me Your Ear A Navy Vietnam Veteran receives a new, custom-made silicon ear prosthesis to replace the one he sacrificed to cancer a few years ago, allowing him to live a more normal lifestyle. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Headache_CoE.asp Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:00:00 EDT James. A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital has been designated a Headache Center of Excellence (CoE) by the Department of Veterans Affairs, a move that includes funding in excess of $1 million. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Headache_CoE_1534880122664 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/CoE_180x130.jpg James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital chiropractor Dr. Kerry Sarnowski, performs an adjustment on headache patient Shelly Woodhouse as part of the Chronic Headache Management Program. James. A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital has been designated a Headache Center of Excellence (CoE) by the Department of Veterans Affairs, a move that includes funding in excess of $1 million. Headache CoE James. A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital has been designated a Headache Center of Excellence (CoE) by the Department of Veterans Affairs, a move that includes funding in excess of $1 million. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/In-Patient_Suicide_Prevention.asp Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:30:00 EDT One Veteran suicide is one too many, so James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Patient Safety Office is taking steps to help prevent them for patients admitted to the hospital medical-surgical units. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/In-Patient_Suicide_Prevention_1530098127899 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Suicide_Prevention_180x130.jpg One Veteran suicide is one too many. One Veteran suicide is one too many, so James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Patient Safety Office is taking steps to help prevent them for patients admitted to the hospital medical-surgical units. Advancing Suicide Prevention One Veteran suicide is one too many, so James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Patient Safety Office is taking steps to help prevent them for patients admitted to the hospital medical-surgical units. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Dedication.asp Fri, 18 May 2018 14:00:00 EDT Hospital and community leaders gathered here Thursday to dedicate a new virtual reality room to the retired Navy captain who was instrumental in turning the room from a dream to reality. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dedication_1526666442963 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Dedication_180x130.jpg Katherine and Jason Silah, wife and son of retired Navy Capt. Bob Silah who passed away in August 2016, pose with the plaque dedicating the hospital's new virtual reality room to Bob. Hospital and community leaders gathered here Thursday to dedicate a new virtual reality room to the retired Navy captain who was instrumental in turning the room from a dream to reality. Virtual Reality Room Dedicated Hospital and community leaders gathered here Thursday to dedicate a new virtual reality room to the retired Navy captain who was instrumental in turning the room from a dream to reality. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Scar_Pain.asp Thu, 26 Apr 2018 13:00:00 EDT A JAHVH occupational therapist thinks outside the box and uses scar release therapy to help ease a Veteran's pain that was so severe she was ready request her arm be amputated. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Scar_Pain_1524761156365 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Scar_180x130.jpg JAHVH Occupational Therapist Sunny Claussen uses microcurrent point stimulation to help release a scar that was causing tremendous pain from the surrounding tissue on Army Veteran Barbara Ledoux's arm. A JAHVH occupational therapist thinks outside the box and uses scar release therapy to help ease a Veteran's pain that was so severe she was ready request her arm be amputated. Easing a Veteran's Pain A JAHVH occupational therapist thinks outside the box and uses scar release therapy to help ease a Veteran's pain that was so severe she was ready request her arm be amputated. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Environmental_Award.asp Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:30:00 EDT In recognition for successful programs to reduce its environmental impact, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital has received the Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Environmental_Award_1523980343482 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Environmental_Award_180x130.jpg James A Haley Veterans’ Hospital Green Environmental Management System Program Manager Victoria Cockrell, observes as Food and Nutrition Service Cook Willie Payan recycles large number 10 food cans, one of the initiatives that helped the facility win the Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Award In recognition for successful programs to reduce its environmental impact, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital has received the Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth. Environmental Award In recognition for successful programs to reduce its environmental impact, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital has received the Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Therapy_Dog.asp Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:45:00 EDT Hercules, a 19-month old black Labrador retriever, is the facility’s new therapy dog. He and his handler have been visiting patients for nearly a month now, but one patient in particular looks forward to his visits. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Therapy_Dog_1523634034818 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Hercules_180x130.jpg Hercules and his handler, Robert Lynch, pay a visit to Polytrauma patient Gabe Gonzalez and his mother, Miriam. Hercules, a 19-month old black Labrador retriever, is the facility’s new therapy dog. He and his handler have been visiting patients for nearly a month now, but one patient in particular looks forward to his visits. Four-Legged Therapist Hercules, a 19-month old black Labrador retriever, is the facility’s new therapy dog. He and his handler have been visiting patients for nearly a month now, but one patient in particular looks forward to his visits. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Cyberknife.asp Thu, 15 Mar 2018 07:45:00 EDT A new robotic treatment was recently used for the first time at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, and it’s a treatment that will increase the number of options Veterans have in their fight against cancer. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Cyberknife_1521113151264 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Cyberknife_180x130.jpg The Cyberknife's computer generates an image showing where each of the 67 radiation "shots" will be aimed during the 19-minute treatment. A new robotic treatment was recently used for the first time at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, and it’s a treatment that will increase the number of options Veterans have in their fight against cancer. New Tool in Cancer Fight A new robotic treatment was recently used for the first time at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, and it’s a treatment that will increase the number of options Veterans have in their fight against cancer. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/FCC_Exercise.asp Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:45:00 EST James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital joined with the Air National Guard and local community partners to practice patient reception procedures after a simulated natural disaster in Mississippi. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FCC_Exercise_1519763180256 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/FCC_180x130.jpg JAHVH staff move simulated patients from an Air National Guard C-17 aircraft during Exercise Patriot South 2018 at Tampa International Airport Feb. 13. James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital joined with the Air National Guard and local community partners to practice patient reception procedures after a simulated natural disaster in Mississippi. Disaster Practice James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital joined with the Air National Guard and local community partners to practice patient reception procedures after a simulated natural disaster in Mississippi. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Wheelchair_Clinic_Direct_Scheduling.asp Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:15:00 EST Veterans who need adjustments for their VA-issued wheelchair or who want to be evaluated for VA-issued wheelchairs or scooters no longer need a referral from their provider to get an appointment at the Wheelchair Clinic. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Wheelchair_Clinic_Direct_Scheduling_1514919513191 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Wheelchair_Clinic_tn.jpg Veterans can now call the Wheelchair Clinic directly to schedule for adjustments on their VA-issued wheelchairs or for evaluations for VA mobility devices. Veterans who need adjustments for their VA-issued wheelchair or who want to be evaluated for VA-issued wheelchairs or scooters no longer need a referral from their provider to get an appointment at the Wheelchair Clinic. Wheelchair Direct Scheduling Veterans who need adjustments for their VA-issued wheelchair or who want to be evaluated for VA-issued wheelchairs or scooters no longer need a referral from their provider to get an appointment at the Wheelchair Clinic. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Patient_Safety_Award.asp Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:30:00 EST James A. Haley Veterans Hospital has received VA’s top patient safety award - the Cornerstone Award presented by the VA National Center for Patient Safety - for the eighth consecutive year. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Patient_Safety_Award_1514406031953 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Cornerstone_tn.jpg The VA National Center for Patient Safety's Cornerstone Award James A. Haley Veterans Hospital has received VA’s top patient safety award - the Cornerstone Award presented by the VA National Center for Patient Safety - for the eighth consecutive year. Patient Safety Award James A. Haley Veterans Hospital has received VA’s top patient safety award - the Cornerstone Award presented by the VA National Center for Patient Safety - for the eighth consecutive year. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/TBI_Comeback.asp Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:20:00 EST A Soldier suffers massive injuries and is in a coma for 40 days after a four-story fall, but continues to serve in uniform for another 16 years after recovery and rehabilitation at JAHVH. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/TBI_Comeback_1510776834633 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Stamm_180.jpg JAHVH Occupational Therapist Kerri Martin works with Army Veteran Patrick Stamm during his recent 360 evaluation at the hospital. A Soldier suffers massive injuries and is in a coma for 40 days after a four-story fall, but continues to serve in uniform for another 16 years after recovery and rehabilitation at JAHVH. Coming Back from TBI A Soldier suffers massive injuries and is in a coma for 40 days after a four-story fall, but continues to serve in uniform for another 16 years after recovery and rehabilitation at JAHVH. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Veterans_Outreach_Court.asp Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:30:00 EST For Malita Smith, the Veterans Outreach Court held at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Primary Care Annex Nov. 3 was a chance to get out from under traffic fines and back on her feet. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Outreach_Court_1510154442341 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Vet_Court_180.jpg Army Veteran Malita Smith had her traffic fines reduced from almost $2,300 to $50 and was able to get her driver's license reinstated. For Malita Smith, the Veterans Outreach Court held at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Primary Care Annex Nov. 3 was a chance to get out from under traffic fines and back on her feet. Vets get a second chance For Malita Smith, the Veterans Outreach Court held at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Primary Care Annex Nov. 3 was a chance to get out from under traffic fines and back on her feet. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/No_Checks.asp Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:15:00 EDT Veterans who receive a paper check from the Treasury Department for their travel pay will no longer have that option after Dec. 31, but will need to have direct deposit or a VA-issued debit card. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/No_Checks_1506092887730 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/No_Checks_tn.jpg No more paper checks for travel pay Veterans who receive a paper check from the Treasury Department for their travel pay will no longer have that option after Dec. 31, but will need to have direct deposit or a VA-issued debit card. No More Checks for Travel Pay Veterans who receive a paper check from the Treasury Department for their travel pay will no longer have that option after Dec. 31, but will need to have direct deposit or a VA-issued debit card. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Wheelchair_Through_Irma.asp Mon, 18 Sep 2017 15:30:00 EDT The quadriplegic Veteran traveled seven miles on his motorized wheelchair along the streets of Tampa from his home to the hospital as Hurricane Irma approached Sept. 10 to ensure patients were cared for. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Wheelchair_Through_Irma_1505762857688 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Myers_tn.jpg Pharmacy Technician Tim Myers receives a load of prescription medications that he'll deliver to inpatients throughout the hospital. The quadriplegic Veteran traveled seven miles on his motorized wheelchair along the streets of Tampa from his home to the hospital as Hurricane Irma approached Sept. 10 to ensure patients were cared for. Wheelchair through Irma The quadriplegic Veteran traveled seven miles on his motorized wheelchair along the streets of Tampa from his home to the hospital as Hurricane Irma approached Sept. 10 to ensure patients were cared for. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Sending_Help_South.asp Fri, 15 Sep 2017 15:15:00 EDT Even as James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics were completing their recovery from the effects of Hurricane Irma, they were busy preparing to send help to areas even harder hit by the storm. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Sending_Help_South_1505502706107 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/MUV_tn.jpg IT Specialist Dave Burge and Office of Emergency Management Logistician Bret McLaughlin talk with James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Emergency managers Travis Garrett and Robert Foster before heading to Key Largo to provide emergency assistance after Hurricane Irma. Even as James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics were completing their recovery from the effects of Hurricane Irma, they were busy preparing to send help to areas even harder hit by the storm. Sending Help South Even as James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics were completing their recovery from the effects of Hurricane Irma, they were busy preparing to send help to areas even harder hit by the storm. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Bling_with_benefits.asp Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:00:00 EDT Tiny gold needles are being used at the new James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Battlefield Acupuncture Clinic to provide chemical-free relief for Veterans suffering from chronic pain. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Bling_with_benefits_1500915185887 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/BFA_tn.jpg Dr. Nazimuddin Qazi inserts a tiny gold needle into a precise location in the ear of Veteran Luis Rosario as part of the Battlefield Acupuncture treatment for Rosario's chronic back and shoulder pain. Tiny gold needles are being used at the new James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Battlefield Acupuncture Clinic to provide chemical-free relief for Veterans suffering from chronic pain. Bling with benefits Tiny gold needles are being used at the new James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Battlefield Acupuncture Clinic to provide chemical-free relief for Veterans suffering from chronic pain. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Polytrauma_Job_Fair.asp Tue, 27 Jun 2017 15:00:00 EDT While more than 900 people came out for the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Annual Job Fair June 24, a smaller, more targeted version took place for Polytrauma patients a few days earlier. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Polytrauma_Job_Fair_1498589489927 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Fair_tn.jpg Air Force Veteran Tremayne Maxwell talks with USAA representative Mina Vulpis during the Polytrauma Job Fair June 21. While more than 900 people came out for the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Annual Job Fair June 24, a smaller, more targeted version took place for Polytrauma patients a few days earlier. Polytrauma Job Fair While more than 900 people came out for the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Annual Job Fair June 24, a smaller, more targeted version took place for Polytrauma patients a few days earlier. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Job_Fair_2017.asp Sat, 24 Jun 2017 12:30:00 EDT Prospective employees waited patiently for more than an hour outside the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Polytrauma building in hopes of landing a job at the hospital’s job fair Saturday, June 24. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Job_Fair_2017_1498320444167 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Job_Fair_2017_tn.jpg Human Resources staff members check in a Veteran for the hospital's annual job fair June 24. Prospective employees waited patiently for more than an hour outside the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Polytrauma building in hopes of landing a job at the hospital’s job fair Saturday, June 24. Job Fair 2017 Prospective employees waited patiently for more than an hour outside the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Polytrauma building in hopes of landing a job at the hospital’s job fair Saturday, June 24. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/HS_Graduation.asp Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:30:00 EDT Staff members from a St. Augustine, Fla., high school joined with James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital staff to put on a special graduation ceremony for one of the hospital's youngest patients. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HS_Graduation_1496690069842 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Grad_tn.jpg Kat Cohn, a 17-year-old patient at the JAHVH Polytrauma Unit, received her high school diploma during a ceremony at the hospital June 3. Staff members from a St. Augustine, Fla., high school joined with James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital staff to put on a special graduation ceremony for one of the hospital's youngest patients. Special Graduation Staff members from a St. Augustine, Fla., high school joined with James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital staff to put on a special graduation ceremony for one of the hospital's youngest patients. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Home_Depot_TPD_Volunteers.asp Fri, 02 Jun 2017 13:30:00 EDT A sea of orange flooded James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital June 2 as 69 volunteers from The Home Depot and the Tampa Police Department volunteered to improve the hospital grounds. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Home_Depot_TPD_Volunteers_1496423975533 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Volunteer_tn.jpg ABout 69 volunteers from The Home Depot and Tampa Police Department came out to improve the grounds around the Spinal Cord Injury Unit June 2. A sea of orange flooded James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital June 2 as 69 volunteers from The Home Depot and the Tampa Police Department volunteered to improve the hospital grounds. Volunteers improve JAHVH A sea of orange flooded James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital June 2 as 69 volunteers from The Home Depot and the Tampa Police Department volunteered to improve the hospital grounds. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/SoHi_Groundbreaking.asp Tue, 23 May 2017 16:30:00 EDT With the turn of the shovels, a project was started that will eventually become a brand-new VA clinic serving 10,000 Veterans in southern Hillsborough County when construction is completed next year. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SoHi_Groundbreaking_1495571385227 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/SoHi_tn.jpg Hospital and community leaders break ground for the new South Hillsborough CBOC in Riverview May 22 With the turn of the shovels, a project was started that will eventually become a brand-new VA clinic serving 10,000 Veterans in southern Hillsborough County when construction is completed next year. Clinic Groundbreaking With the turn of the shovels, a project was started that will eventually become a brand-new VA clinic serving 10,000 Veterans in southern Hillsborough County when construction is completed next year. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Code_Blue.asp Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:30:00 EDT If you’ve ever visited the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, chances are you’ve heard the code calls announced over the public address system, but do you know what they actually mean? Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Code_Blue_1493216239333 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Code_tn.jpg Hillsborough Community College Respiratory Therapy student Ted Cooke and JAHVH Internal Medicine Chief Resident Dr. Nikesh Kapadia practice CPR on a mannequin during a recent Code Blue training session. If you’ve ever visited the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, chances are you’ve heard the code calls announced over the public address system, but do you know what they actually mean? Code Calls mean rapid response If you’ve ever visited the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, chances are you’ve heard the code calls announced over the public address system, but do you know what they actually mean? http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Last_Wish.asp Mon, 06 Mar 2017 09:35:00 EST The groom needed help slipping the ring on his bride’s finger, and their first kiss was through an oxygen mask. Not a typical wedding scenario, but then again this wasn’t a typical wedding. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Last_Wish_1488810773312 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Weddin_tn.jpg Jane and Homer Johnson hold hands at his bedside after their wedding ceremony at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit March 2. The groom needed help slipping the ring on his bride’s finger, and their first kiss was through an oxygen mask. Not a typical wedding scenario, but then again this wasn’t a typical wedding. Last Wish Wedding The groom needed help slipping the ring on his bride’s finger, and their first kiss was through an oxygen mask. Not a typical wedding scenario, but then again this wasn’t a typical wedding. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Decon_Team.asp Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:15:00 EST There’s a special team of people and equipment at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital whose job is to make lots of bubbles – but if you see them coming it’s probably a bad day already. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Decon_Team_1487358529486 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Decon_tn.jpg JAHVH Decontamination Team members train on the mobile decontamination unit. There’s a special team of people and equipment at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital whose job is to make lots of bubbles – but if you see them coming it’s probably a bad day already. Cleaning Contamination There’s a special team of people and equipment at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital whose job is to make lots of bubbles – but if you see them coming it’s probably a bad day already. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Grocery_Tour.asp Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:00:00 EST Choosing the right foods is the first step in eating healthy, and dieticians at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Primary Care Annex now have a program to help people make the right choices. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Grocery_Tour_1484862794781 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Groceries_tn.jpg Veterans compare product nutrition information during the Grocery Shopping Tour Choosing the right foods is the first step in eating healthy, and dieticians at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Primary Care Annex now have a program to help people make the right choices. Healthy Grocery Shopping Choosing the right foods is the first step in eating healthy, and dieticians at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Primary Care Annex now have a program to help people make the right choices. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Volunteer_deployment.asp Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:00:00 EST The destruction during and after Hurricane Mathew in September left many displaced and needing help. Who better to answer the call for help than a newly discharged U.S. Army Veteran with four deployments under his belt? Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Volunteer_deployment_1481563116341 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/DEMPS2_tn.jpg JAHVH Vehicle Operator Anthony Jimenez and Emergency Management Specialist Robert Foster go over operations of the Mobile Medical Unit beforee Jimenez left to drive the unit to flood-ravaged North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew. The destruction during and after Hurricane Mathew in September left many displaced and needing help. Who better to answer the call for help than a newly discharged U.S. Army Veteran with four deployments under his belt? New employee answers the call The destruction during and after Hurricane Mathew in September left many displaced and needing help. Who better to answer the call for help than a newly discharged U.S. Army Veteran with four deployments under his belt? http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/WOC_Docs.asp Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:45:00 EST A group of five physicians leave their private practices to volunteer at the clinic without compensation one to two days a month to treat Veterans and to help train new physicians continuing their specialty training. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WOC_Docs_1481221333433 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/WOC_Doc_tn.jpg Allergy and Immunology Fellow Dr. Chen Lin examines patient Margaret Bisko at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, Fla., as Without Compensation Physician Dr. Hugh Windom watches. A group of five physicians leave their private practices to volunteer at the clinic without compensation one to two days a month to treat Veterans and to help train new physicians continuing their specialty training. WOC Docs work for free A group of five physicians leave their private practices to volunteer at the clinic without compensation one to two days a month to treat Veterans and to help train new physicians continuing their specialty training. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Veterans_Court.asp Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:40:00 EST About 60 homeless and low income Veterans were giving thanks the week between Veterans Day and Thanksgiving thanks to a partnership between the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and the courts. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Court_1479757000513 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Broner_tn.jpg Navy Veteran James Broner was just one of about 60 homeless or low income Veterans who had their misdemeanor fines and court fees forgiven or reduced during the Veterans Stand Down Court Nov. 18. About 60 homeless and low income Veterans were giving thanks the week between Veterans Day and Thanksgiving thanks to a partnership between the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and the courts. Veterans get a fresh start About 60 homeless and low income Veterans were giving thanks the week between Veterans Day and Thanksgiving thanks to a partnership between the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and the courts. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Heart_of_a_leader_beats_for_Veterans.asp Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:15:00 EST To know the true heart of a leader, you need to know what keeps them fighting. From combat to the bedside, Command Sergeant Major Tomas C. Navarro-Delgado serves his soldiers first. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Heart_of_a_leader_beats_for_Veterans_1478872855262 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/delgato_tn.jpg Retired Army Sgt. Maj. Tomas Navarro-Delgado is now a registered nurse at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital To know the true heart of a leader, you need to know what keeps them fighting. From combat to the bedside, Command Sergeant Major Tomas C. Navarro-Delgado serves his soldiers first. Heart of a Leader To know the true heart of a leader, you need to know what keeps them fighting. From combat to the bedside, Command Sergeant Major Tomas C. Navarro-Delgado serves his soldiers first. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Healthy_living_through_healthy_cooking.asp Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:00:00 EST A new Healthy Teaching Kitchen program at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, taught by a culinary school grad turned dietician, aims to teach Veterans how to live healthier by cooking healthier. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Healthy_living_through_healthy_cooking_1478798661725 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Cooking_tn.jpg Culinary school graduate turned dietician Hillary Markey teaches Veterans how to make turkey-bean chili during her Healthy Teaching Kitchen program. A new Healthy Teaching Kitchen program at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, taught by a culinary school grad turned dietician, aims to teach Veterans how to live healthier by cooking healthier. Healthy Living Through healthy A new Healthy Teaching Kitchen program at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, taught by a culinary school grad turned dietician, aims to teach Veterans how to live healthier by cooking healthier. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Supply_tech_to_pyro_tech.asp Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:25:00 EST During the week, Chuck Flanagan is a supply technician at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, ordering. But his off-duty hours are often spent in a somewhat flashier fashion. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Supply_tech_to_pyro_tech_1478549411240 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Flanagan_tn.jpg JAHVH supply technician Chuck Flanagan prepares his special effects equipment for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pre-game activities. During the week, Chuck Flanagan is a supply technician at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, ordering. But his off-duty hours are often spent in a somewhat flashier fashion. From supply tech to pyro tech During the week, Chuck Flanagan is a supply technician at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, ordering. But his off-duty hours are often spent in a somewhat flashier fashion. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Make_A_Difference_Day.asp Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:10:00 EDT Volunteers from the Hillsborough County Bar Association, Suncoast Credit Union, University of South Florida and the VFW came together Oct. 22 to donate and deliver gifts to 58 Veterans living in VA Medical Foster Homes. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Make_A_Difference_Day_1477425436619 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/MADD_Feature_3_tn.jpg Volunteers collect gifts for delivery to Veterans living in VA Medical Foster Homes. Volunteers from the Hillsborough County Bar Association, Suncoast Credit Union, University of South Florida and the VFW came together Oct. 22 to donate and deliver gifts to 58 Veterans living in VA Medical Foster Homes. Making A Difference Volunteers from the Hillsborough County Bar Association, Suncoast Credit Union, University of South Florida and the VFW came together Oct. 22 to donate and deliver gifts to 58 Veterans living in VA Medical Foster Homes. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Snoezelen_Room.asp Fri, 21 Oct 2016 08:15:00 EDT Tucked away in a corner of the Haley’s Cove Community Living Center is a nondescript room with some special equipment and a funny name that may remind you of a Dr. Seuss character. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Snoezelen_Room_1477051201598 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Snoezelen_tn.jpg Recreation Therapist Christine Nevah prepares Snoezelen equipment for a session with a patient. Tucked away in a corner of the Haley’s Cove Community Living Center is a nondescript room with some special equipment and a funny name that may remind you of a Dr. Seuss character. Room has funny name but seriou Tucked away in a corner of the Haley’s Cove Community Living Center is a nondescript room with some special equipment and a funny name that may remind you of a Dr. Seuss character. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Veterans_Day_Parade_2016.asp Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:15:00 EDT The annual James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Friday, November 11th at 10 a.m. This year's parade commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Day_Parade_2016_1476989965718 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Vet_Day_TN.jpg Veterans Day Parade 2016 The annual James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Friday, November 11th at 10 a.m. This year's parade commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Veterans Day Parade 2016 The annual James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Friday, November 11th at 10 a.m. This year's parade commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/DEMPS_Deployment.asp Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:10:00 EDT What looked like a large, patriotically decorated recreational vehicle left the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital campus Oct. 12, not bound for a camping trip but rather for a humanitarian mission. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DEMPS_Deployment_1476381462540 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/MMU_tn.jpg JAHVH Vehicle Operator Anthony Jimenez and Emergency Management Specialist Robert Foster go over the operations of the Mobile Medical Unit before its deployment to North Carolina. What looked like a large, patriotically decorated recreational vehicle left the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital campus Oct. 12, not bound for a camping trip but rather for a humanitarian mission. Haley Helps NC What looked like a large, patriotically decorated recreational vehicle left the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital campus Oct. 12, not bound for a camping trip but rather for a humanitarian mission. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Veteran_thankful_for_hep_C_cure.asp Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:00:00 EDT Paul Munroe is happy he’s been free of the hepatitis C virus for more than a year now, and he only had to take one pill a day for 12 weeks to cure the disease after having been treated twice before with older drugs. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_thankful_for_hep_C_cure_1475502204818 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Munroe_tn.jpg Marine Corps Veteran Paul Munroe is now free of the Hepatitis C virus thanks to a new treatment being used at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. Paul Munroe is happy he’s been free of the hepatitis C virus for more than a year now, and he only had to take one pill a day for 12 weeks to cure the disease after having been treated twice before with older drugs. Vet thankful for hep C cure Paul Munroe is happy he’s been free of the hepatitis C virus for more than a year now, and he only had to take one pill a day for 12 weeks to cure the disease after having been treated twice before with older drugs. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/askpharmacist.asp Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:30:00 EDT Veterans: Do you have questions about your VA medications or pharmacies? The new Ask A Pharmacist web app can help! It answers basic pharmacy/medication questions and Veterans can access the app on any mobile device. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/askpharmacist_1475089455401 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/photos/pharmacistthumb.jpg VA Mobile Your Life, Your Health, Your Schedule Veterans: Do you have questions about your VA medications or pharmacies? The new Ask A Pharmacist web app can help! It answers basic pharmacy/medication questions and Veterans can access the app on any mobile device. Ask Pharmacist Mobile App Veterans: Do you have questions about your VA medications or pharmacies? The new Ask A Pharmacist web app can help! It answers basic pharmacy/medication questions and Veterans can access the app on any mobile device. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/New_hep_C_treatments.asp Mon, 26 Sep 2016 09:30:00 EDT New drugs are now being used by the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital to treat hepatitis C, drugs that offer a 95 percent cure rate with little to no side effects over the 12 week treatment regimen. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_hep_C_treatments_1474896419470 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/MMcNulty_tn.jpg JAHVH Physician Assistant Mike McNulty New drugs are now being used by the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital to treat hepatitis C, drugs that offer a 95 percent cure rate with little to no side effects over the 12 week treatment regimen. New hep C treatments New drugs are now being used by the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital to treat hepatitis C, drugs that offer a 95 percent cure rate with little to no side effects over the 12 week treatment regimen. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Silent_Killer_can_be_cured.asp Tue, 20 Sep 2016 10:00:00 EDT Hepatitis C is an insidious disease. It attacks its victim’s liver, in some cases causing cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease and liver cancer. And it can be cured before it gets that far. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Silent_Killer_can_be_cured_1474379095315 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Hep_C_1_tn.jpg A James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital pharmacist shows one of the new drugs that is used to cure hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is an insidious disease. It attacks its victim’s liver, in some cases causing cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease and liver cancer. And it can be cured before it gets that far. Silent killer can be cured Hepatitis C is an insidious disease. It attacks its victim’s liver, in some cases causing cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease and liver cancer. And it can be cured before it gets that far. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/2016_Flu_Vaccinations.asp Wed, 14 Sep 2016 16:00:00 EDT It's flu season again. The James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital and Clinics will kick off their flu vaccination season Sept. 19 and will run through March 31, 2017 for employees and enrolled Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2016_Flu_Vaccinations_1473882042751 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/flushot_tn.jpg Flu vaccinations will be availabel starting Sept. 19. It's flu season again. The James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital and Clinics will kick off their flu vaccination season Sept. 19 and will run through March 31, 2017 for employees and enrolled Veterans. Flu immunization season It's flu season again. The James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital and Clinics will kick off their flu vaccination season Sept. 19 and will run through March 31, 2017 for employees and enrolled Veterans. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Remembering_9-11.asp Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:30:00 EDT A soiled police uniform has been placed on temporary display outside of the canteen at James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital as a vivid reminder of a dark day in America’s history. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Remembering_9-11_1473441418014 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/9-11_TN.jpg The NYPD uniform that Jose Ramirez was wearing at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001 A soiled police uniform has been placed on temporary display outside of the canteen at James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital as a vivid reminder of a dark day in America’s history. Remembering 9/11 A soiled police uniform has been placed on temporary display outside of the canteen at James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital as a vivid reminder of a dark day in America’s history. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/THRIVE.asp Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:30:00 EDT A unique 12-week long program at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics Women's Clinic is helping female Veterans THRIVE by using a holistic approach to health and well-being. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/THRIVE_1469823077429 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/THRIVE_tn.jpg THRIVE session particpants practice their breathing exercise A unique 12-week long program at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics Women's Clinic is helping female Veterans THRIVE by using a holistic approach to health and well-being. Women Veterans THRIVE A unique 12-week long program at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics Women's Clinic is helping female Veterans THRIVE by using a holistic approach to health and well-being. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/French_Award.asp Tue, 19 Jul 2016 16:00:00 EDT Seventy-three years after stowing away on a ship bound from Spain to the United States, 99-year-old World War II Veteran Manuel Mercedes receives France's highest award, the Legion of Honor Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/French_Award_1468956655484 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/LoH_Web_tn.jpg Manuel Mercedes, shown here in France in August 1945 Seventy-three years after stowing away on a ship bound from Spain to the United States, 99-year-old World War II Veteran Manuel Mercedes receives France's highest award, the Legion of Honor WWII Vet decorated by France Seventy-three years after stowing away on a ship bound from Spain to the United States, 99-year-old World War II Veteran Manuel Mercedes receives France's highest award, the Legion of Honor http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Exoskeleton_Research.asp Thu, 14 Jul 2016 16:00:00 EDT JAHVH physical therapists recently completed training in preparation for a new research project on a medical device designed to help people who are confined to a wheelchair stand and walk with mechanical assistance. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Exoskeleton_Research_1468522449695 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/INDEGO_web_tn.jpg JAHVH Physical Therapists Michael Firestone and Lisa Goff make adjustments to the INDEGO exoskelton on volunteer Jeff Wagner. JAHVH physical therapists recently completed training in preparation for a new research project on a medical device designed to help people who are confined to a wheelchair stand and walk with mechanical assistance. Exoskeleton training JAHVH physical therapists recently completed training in preparation for a new research project on a medical device designed to help people who are confined to a wheelchair stand and walk with mechanical assistance. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Chair_of_Honor.asp Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:00:00 EDT A former World War II prisoner of war joined James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital leadership and members of Rolling Thunder Chapter 11 to help dedicate a Chair of Honor at the hospital’s Primary Care Annex July 11. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Chair_of_Honor_1468350839609 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Dedication2_tn.jpg A former World War II prisoner of war joined James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital leadership and members of Rolling Thunder Chapter 11 to help dedicate a Chair of Honor at the hospital’s Primary Care Annex July 11. A former World War II prisoner of war joined James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital leadership and members of Rolling Thunder Chapter 11 to help dedicate a Chair of Honor at the hospital’s Primary Care Annex July 11. Chair of Honor Dedication A former World War II prisoner of war joined James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital leadership and members of Rolling Thunder Chapter 11 to help dedicate a Chair of Honor at the hospital’s Primary Care Annex July 11. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Job_Fair_2106.asp Thu, 30 Jun 2016 16:00:00 EDT More than 900 people spent part of their weekend networking for employment during the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Veterans Job and Information Fair on Saturday, June 25. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Job_Fair_2106_1467305731863 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Job_Fair_2016_tn.jpg Prospective employees talk with James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital representatives. More than 900 people spent part of their weekend networking for employment during the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Veterans Job and Information Fair on Saturday, June 25. Veterans Job Fair More than 900 people spent part of their weekend networking for employment during the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Veterans Job and Information Fair on Saturday, June 25. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/PRIDE_Graduation.asp Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:30:00 EDT After six months of training and hard work, nine James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital employees graduated from the 2016 Stepping with PRIDE leadership development program June 10. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/PRIDE_Graduation_1466107233375 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/PRIDE_Grad_2016_tn.jpg Nine Stepping with PRIDE graduates are joined by JAHVH leadership team members. After six months of training and hard work, nine James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital employees graduated from the 2016 Stepping with PRIDE leadership development program June 10. PRIDE Graduation After six months of training and hard work, nine James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital employees graduated from the 2016 Stepping with PRIDE leadership development program June 10. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Veteran_Loves_JAHVH.asp Tue, 31 May 2016 15:30:00 EDT A Veteran doesn’t know what the outcome of his cancer treatment will be, but one thing he’s certain about is that the level of care and commitment he’s receiving at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is top-notch Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_Loves_JAHVH_1464722639019 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Colby_tn.jpg Veteran Fred Colby talks with Community Living Center staff members Eyanna Stocking, Sonji Blanks and Jerell Showers in his room at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Community Living Center A Veteran doesn’t know what the outcome of his cancer treatment will be, but one thing he’s certain about is that the level of care and commitment he’s receiving at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is top-notch Veteran loves his care A Veteran doesn’t know what the outcome of his cancer treatment will be, but one thing he’s certain about is that the level of care and commitment he’s receiving at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is top-notch http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Research_Day_2016.asp Wed, 25 May 2016 09:00:00 EDT Members of the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Research Division highlighted the ways they’re working to improve Veteran’s lives during the annual VA Research Day event May 24. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Research_Day_2016_1464178755563 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Research_Day_TN.jpg James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital researchers highlighted their work for staff members and Veterans Members of the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Research Division highlighted the ways they’re working to improve Veteran’s lives during the annual VA Research Day event May 24. Haley highlights research Members of the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Research Division highlighted the ways they’re working to improve Veteran’s lives during the annual VA Research Day event May 24. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Healthy_shooping_support_healthy_eating.asp Thu, 05 May 2016 16:00:00 EDT Haley's Healthy Farmer's Market, a new program at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, is helping employees and Veterans learn about healthy eating through healthy shopping. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Healthy_shooping_support_healthy_eating_1462476057797 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/rare_fruit_tn.jpg Shoppers at the Haley's Healthy Farmer's Market Haley's Healthy Farmer's Market, a new program at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, is helping employees and Veterans learn about healthy eating through healthy shopping. Healthy shopping Haley's Healthy Farmer's Market, a new program at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, is helping employees and Veterans learn about healthy eating through healthy shopping. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Veterans_Health_Library.asp Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:30:00 EST The Veterans Health Library offers 24/7 access to comprehensive, Veteran-focused health information with fact sheets, videos, guides, interactive quizzes and more. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Health_Library_1455643565926 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/librarythumb.jpg The Veterans Health Library offers 24/7 access to Veteran-focused health information The Veterans Health Library offers 24/7 access to comprehensive, Veteran-focused health information with fact sheets, videos, guides, interactive quizzes and more. Veterans Health Library The Veterans Health Library offers 24/7 access to comprehensive, Veteran-focused health information with fact sheets, videos, guides, interactive quizzes and more. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Sexual_Wellness_It_s_Good_For_Your_Health.asp Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:40:00 EST Sexual health is not just good for your relationships, it’s good for your overall health. Read about the sexual health-related services available to Veterans enrolled in our healthcare systems Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Sexual_Wellness_It_s_Good_For_Your_Health_1447965899782 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/sexualhealth-thumb.jpg Sexual wellness is good for your relationships and for your overall health. Sexual health is not just good for your relationships, it’s good for your overall health. Read about the sexual health-related services available to Veterans enrolled in our healthcare systems Sexual Wellness & Your Health Sexual health is not just good for your relationships, it’s good for your overall health. Read about the sexual health-related services available to Veterans enrolled in our healthcare systems http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Technology_Provides_Lifeline_to_Outside_World.asp Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:30:00 EDT Assistive technologies like the Eye Gaze and other systems help disabled Veterans like Larry Cook who have serious, incapacitating diseases communicate with caregivers and interact with the outside world. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Technology_Provides_Lifeline_to_Outside_World_1445270227498 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/assistivethumb.jpg VA Speech-Language Pathologist Telina Caudill assists U.S. Army Veteran Larry Cook at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital long term care Spinal Cord Injury unit. Assistive technologies like the Eye Gaze and other systems help disabled Veterans like Larry Cook who have serious, incapacitating diseases communicate with caregivers and interact with the outside world. A Lifeline to Outside World Assistive technologies like the Eye Gaze and other systems help disabled Veterans like Larry Cook who have serious, incapacitating diseases communicate with caregivers and interact with the outside world. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Shingles_a_Pain_in_the_Rash.asp Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:00:00 EDT Shingles is a painful skin rash that one in three people is expected to develop during their lifetime. Dr. John Toney explains how catching the virus early and getting vaccinated can reduce your risk. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Shingles_a_Pain_in_the_Rash_1439299784073 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/drtoneythumb.jpg Dr. John Toney Shingles is a painful skin rash that one in three people is expected to develop during their lifetime. Dr. John Toney explains how catching the virus early and getting vaccinated can reduce your risk. Shingles: More Than A Bad Rash Shingles is a painful skin rash that one in three people is expected to develop during their lifetime. Dr. John Toney explains how catching the virus early and getting vaccinated can reduce your risk. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Caring_for_Women_Veterans.asp Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:00:00 EDT Treating women Veterans with privacy, safety, dignity and sensitivity to their needs is a top priority. Read about the comprehensive services available to female Veterans enrolled in our healthcare system Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Caring_for_Women_Veterans_1434659644306 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/womenvetsthumb.png Vietnam Veteran Judy Kephart is examined by her VA primary care provider, Dr. Luisa Fierro. Treating women Veterans with privacy, safety, dignity and sensitivity to their needs is a top priority. Read about the comprehensive services available to female Veterans enrolled in our healthcare system Caring for Women Veterans Treating women Veterans with privacy, safety, dignity and sensitivity to their needs is a top priority. Read about the comprehensive services available to female Veterans enrolled in our healthcare system http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/What_You_Should_Know_About_Advance_Directives.asp Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:15:00 EDT An Advance Directive helps your doctors and family understand your wishes for medical and mental health care if you are too ill to decide for yourself. Do you have one? Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/What_You_Should_Know_About_Advance_Directives_1418052249886 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/veteranthumb.jpg Veteran and doctor discuss Advance Directive An Advance Directive helps your doctors and family understand your wishes for medical and mental health care if you are too ill to decide for yourself. Do you have one? Veterans & Advance Directives An Advance Directive helps your doctors and family understand your wishes for medical and mental health care if you are too ill to decide for yourself. Do you have one? http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Flu_Mythbusters_Confessions_of_Flu_Bugs.asp Mon, 15 Sep 2014 08:00:00 EDT Meet the 2014-2015 "Flu Bugs." Learn why these strains have been voted "most likely to succeed" and what you can do to defeat them and stay healthy this season. Don't forget to get your flu vaccine. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Flu_Mythbusters_Confessions_of_Flu_Bugs_1409836212914 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/flubugthumb.jpg fight flu illustration Meet the 2014-2015 "Flu Bugs." Learn why these strains have been voted "most likely to succeed" and what you can do to defeat them and stay healthy this season. Don't forget to get your flu vaccine. Meet (& Defeat) the Flu Bugs Meet the 2014-2015 "Flu Bugs." Learn why these strains have been voted "most likely to succeed" and what you can do to defeat them and stay healthy this season. Don't forget to get your flu vaccine. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Telcare.asp Wed, 18 Jun 2014 11:30:00 EDT Telcare is a medical advice line available to Veterans when your VA clinic is closed. The line is staffed by RNs and other medical professionals, who can answer medical questions, give advice and provide information. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Telcare_1403105439964 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/callthumb.jpg Call center employees Telcare is a medical advice line available to Veterans when your VA clinic is closed. The line is staffed by RNs and other medical professionals, who can answer medical questions, give advice and provide information. Just a Phone Call Away Telcare is a medical advice line available to Veterans when your VA clinic is closed. The line is staffed by RNs and other medical professionals, who can answer medical questions, give advice and provide information. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/New_Flu_Shot_Option_for_Veterans.asp Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:30:00 EDT Flu season is here. Getting a flu shot is now more convenient than ever. Veterans enrolled for VA care can get their flu shots at JAHVH or at select Walgreen locations in Florida. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Flu_Shot_Option_for_Veterans_1382633985026 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/fluthumb.jpg Man holding flu shot sign Flu season is here. Getting a flu shot is now more convenient than ever. Veterans enrolled for VA care can get their flu shots at JAHVH or at select Walgreen locations in Florida. Flu Shot Options for Veterans Flu season is here. Getting a flu shot is now more convenient than ever. Veterans enrolled for VA care can get their flu shots at JAHVH or at select Walgreen locations in Florida. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Women_Power_A_Guide_to_Your_Health.asp Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:00:00 EDT Women Veterans: Make your health a priority with these head-to-toe tips that will help you stay healthy now and as you age. This guide to women’s health includes tips on heart and much more. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Women_Power_A_Guide_to_Your_Health_1384889712433 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/womenthumb.jpg roup of diverse women of different ages Women Veterans: Make your health a priority with these head-to-toe tips that will help you stay healthy now and as you age. This guide to women’s health includes tips on heart and much more. Guide to Women’s Health Women Veterans: Make your health a priority with these head-to-toe tips that will help you stay healthy now and as you age. This guide to women’s health includes tips on heart and much more. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Protecting_the_Diabetic_s_Vision.asp Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:30:00 EDT Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in adults and regular screening is important. The VA’s Teleretinal Imaging program is helping Veterans with diabetes avoid a common diabetic eye disease. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Protecting_the_Diabetic_s_Vision_1377704286136 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/visionthumb.jpg Happy older couple Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in adults and regular screening is important. The VA’s Teleretinal Imaging program is helping Veterans with diabetes avoid a common diabetic eye disease. Protecting the Diabetic’s Visi Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in adults and regular screening is important. The VA’s Teleretinal Imaging program is helping Veterans with diabetes avoid a common diabetic eye disease. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/New_System_Is_More_Than_Just_Great_TV.asp Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:10:00 EDT A new Interactive Patient Care system installed in patient rooms is helping to educate, engage and empower hospitalized Veterans. Learn how it’s so much more than just great TV. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_System_Is_More_Than_Just_Great_TV_1377702906856 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/getwellthumb.jpg Nurse shows patient in hospital bed how to operate TV A new Interactive Patient Care system installed in patient rooms is helping to educate, engage and empower hospitalized Veterans. Learn how it’s so much more than just great TV. It’s More Than Just Great TV A new Interactive Patient Care system installed in patient rooms is helping to educate, engage and empower hospitalized Veterans. Learn how it’s so much more than just great TV. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Health_Information_Your_VA_Library.asp Wed, 14 Aug 2013 12:15:00 EDT Did you know you have a library at the hospital? Come in to the Patients’ Library at your next visit, and check out all the great resources that are here just for you! Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Health_Information_Your_VA_Library_1309524973962 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/feature-library-thumb.jpg The Paitient's Library Did you know you have a library at the hospital? Come in to the Patients’ Library at your next visit, and check out all the great resources that are here just for you! Your VA Library Did you know you have a library at the hospital? Come in to the Patients’ Library at your next visit, and check out all the great resources that are here just for you! http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Why_Should_You_Be_Tobacco_Free.asp Wed, 14 Aug 2013 12:00:00 EDT Quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health and protect your family’s health. If you are using tobacco, the VA can help you quit. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Why_Should_You_Be_Tobacco_Free_1320076614501 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Feature-QuitTobaccoThumb.JPG Illustration with words healthy living and Quit Tobacco on it Quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health and protect your family’s health. If you are using tobacco, the VA can help you quit. Live Well: Stop Smoking Quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health and protect your family’s health. If you are using tobacco, the VA can help you quit. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/VA_Caregiver_Support.asp Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT When the Veteran you love is hospitalized, there are things you can do to feel more confident, ease your stress, and be an effective advocate and respected member of the health care team. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Caregiver_Support_1371127360728 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/summer13thumb.jpg Young woman in wheelchair is comforted by smiling young man standing behind her When the Veteran you love is hospitalized, there are things you can do to feel more confident, ease your stress, and be an effective advocate and respected member of the health care team. VA Caregiver Support When the Veteran you love is hospitalized, there are things you can do to feel more confident, ease your stress, and be an effective advocate and respected member of the health care team. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Food_is_Good_Medicine.asp Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:40:00 EDT Choosing the right foods can ward off illness and can maintain good health. Learn more about the right kinds of food to eat—and those to avoid. The ‘MyPlate’ guide makes it easy. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Food_is_Good_Medicine_1362074021379 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/heartthumb.jpg Heart shaped group of fruits and vegetables Choosing the right foods can ward off illness and can maintain good health. Learn more about the right kinds of food to eat—and those to avoid. The ‘MyPlate’ guide makes it easy. Food is Good Medicine Choosing the right foods can ward off illness and can maintain good health. Learn more about the right kinds of food to eat—and those to avoid. The ‘MyPlate’ guide makes it easy. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/E_Donate_Is_Simple_Speedy_Safe.asp Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:40:00 EDT The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, and the account. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/E_Donate_Is_Simple_Speedy_Safe_1355852497957 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Edonatethumbnail.jpg Edonate hand and heart illustration The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, and the account. Give Back to Veterans:E-Donate The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, and the account. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Key_Recommendations_for_Eating_Wisely.asp Tue, 01 Jan 2013 09:40:00 EDT To maximize your health, eat a variety of healthful foods including vegetables, fruits and whole grains. What foods to include? What to limit? Find out more. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Key_Recommendations_for_Eating_Wisely_1314126113328 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/EatWisely-thumb.jpg Illustration with words Eat Wisely on it To maximize your health, eat a variety of healthful foods including vegetables, fruits and whole grains. What foods to include? What to limit? Find out more. Life Well: Eat Wisely To maximize your health, eat a variety of healthful foods including vegetables, fruits and whole grains. What foods to include? What to limit? Find out more. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Get_The_Facts_About_Sleep_Apnea.asp Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:40:00 EDT Having problems sleeping? Sleep Apnea is a common disorder that can cause serious health issues. Learn what to look for to help you decide if you or a loved one need to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Get_The_Facts_About_Sleep_Apnea_1352916016585 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Sleepthumb.jpg Woman with her eyes closed Having problems sleeping? Sleep Apnea is a common disorder that can cause serious health issues. Learn what to look for to help you decide if you or a loved one need to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Sleep Apnea: Myth Vs. Fact Having problems sleeping? Sleep Apnea is a common disorder that can cause serious health issues. Learn what to look for to help you decide if you or a loved one need to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Be_Physically_Active_Get_Your_Body_Moving.asp Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:00:00 EDT Regular physical activity decreases the risk for developing depression, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, stroke and some kinds of cancer. How much do you need to reap the benefits? Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Be_Physically_Active_Get_Your_Body_Moving_1311346634252 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/HealthyLivingthumbnails/Getactive_thumb.jpg Illustration with words healthy living and get active highlighted Regular physical activity decreases the risk for developing depression, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, stroke and some kinds of cancer. How much do you need to reap the benefits? Live Well: Get Active Regular physical activity decreases the risk for developing depression, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, stroke and some kinds of cancer. How much do you need to reap the benefits? http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Imaging_Advances_Improve_Veterans_Health_Care.asp Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:30:00 EDT Advances in diagnostic imaging and the way these images are managed are having a major impact on how disease is diagnosed and treated. Learn more about how Veterans at VA hospitals in Florida and the Caribbean are benefitting. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Imaging_Advances_Improve_Veterans_Health_Care_1344351057058 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/CTDonut-thumb.jpg Health technician watches patient undergoing diagnostic test Advances in diagnostic imaging and the way these images are managed are having a major impact on how disease is diagnosed and treated. Learn more about how Veterans at VA hospitals in Florida and the Caribbean are benefitting. Imaging Advances=Better Care Advances in diagnostic imaging and the way these images are managed are having a major impact on how disease is diagnosed and treated. Learn more about how Veterans at VA hospitals in Florida and the Caribbean are benefitting. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Some_Secrets_SHOULD_be_Shared.asp Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:45:00 EDT It’s natural to hide embarrassing secrets from friends and family. But when it comes to your doctor, secrets that pertain to your health should be shared so you can get the best care possible. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Some_Secrets_SHOULD_be_Shared_1340030237392 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Doctorandseniorwoman-thumb.jpg Smiling doctor with nurse in background It’s natural to hide embarrassing secrets from friends and family. But when it comes to your doctor, secrets that pertain to your health should be shared so you can get the best care possible. Talking to your Doctor It’s natural to hide embarrassing secrets from friends and family. But when it comes to your doctor, secrets that pertain to your health should be shared so you can get the best care possible. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/50_Lbs_Lighter_Keeping_It_Off_with_MOVE.asp Thu, 10 May 2012 21:40:00 EDT Vietnam Veteran Joseph Rizza lost 50-pounds and dramatically improved his health by participating in VA’s MOVE! Program. Find out how Joe did it and why MOVE! might just be right for you, too. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/50_Lbs_Lighter_Keeping_It_Off_with_MOVE_1329245761247 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/MrRizza_Thumb.jpg Heavy older man seated on couch next to family members Vietnam Veteran Joseph Rizza lost 50-pounds and dramatically improved his health by participating in VA’s MOVE! Program. Find out how Joe did it and why MOVE! might just be right for you, too. A MOVE! Success Story Vietnam Veteran Joseph Rizza lost 50-pounds and dramatically improved his health by participating in VA’s MOVE! Program. Find out how Joe did it and why MOVE! might just be right for you, too. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Your_Mental_Health_is_Our_Concern.asp Wed, 09 May 2012 13:30:00 EDT At James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals is standing by to help Veterans struggling with issues that impact their emotional well-being. Learn more about what your local VA is doing and how you or a loved one can get the services you need. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Your_Mental_Health_is_Our_Concern_1336583753666 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Sadwomanthumb.jpg Sad young lady At James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals is standing by to help Veterans struggling with issues that impact their emotional well-being. Learn more about what your local VA is doing and how you or a loved one can get the services you need. Ask for Help? Yes! At James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals is standing by to help Veterans struggling with issues that impact their emotional well-being. Learn more about what your local VA is doing and how you or a loved one can get the services you need. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/What_We_re_Doing_About_Noise.asp Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:50:00 EDT In patient-centered hospitals, protecting the sleep of patients is a top priority. Learn more about what VA hospitals in Florida and the Caribbean are doing to reduce noise on in-patient units in this article published in the Winter 2012 issue of Veterans Health Matters, VISN 8's new Wellness Magazine for Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/What_We_re_Doing_About_Noise_1321379178767 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/QuietPleases-thumbnail.jpg Businesswoman gestures with her hand to be quiet In patient-centered hospitals, protecting the sleep of patients is a top priority. Learn more about what VA hospitals in Florida and the Caribbean are doing to reduce noise on in-patient units in this article published in the Winter 2012 issue of Veterans Health Matters, VISN 8's new Wellness Magazine for Veterans. Quiet Please: Veterans Healing In patient-centered hospitals, protecting the sleep of patients is a top priority. Learn more about what VA hospitals in Florida and the Caribbean are doing to reduce noise on in-patient units in this article published in the Winter 2012 issue of Veterans Health Matters, VISN 8's new Wellness Magazine for Veterans. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/New_Wellness_Magazine_for_Veterans.asp Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:40:00 EDT Veterans Health Matters is a new wellness magazine developed for Veterans receiving care in the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network of hospitals and clinics. The Fall 2011 issue is on-line now. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Wellness_Magazine_for_Veterans_1322755712112 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Fall2011_thumb.jpg Front cover of the Veterans Health Matters magazine with available now text highlighted Veterans Health Matters is a new wellness magazine developed for Veterans receiving care in the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network of hospitals and clinics. The Fall 2011 issue is on-line now. Veterans Health Matters Magazi Veterans Health Matters is a new wellness magazine developed for Veterans receiving care in the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network of hospitals and clinics. The Fall 2011 issue is on-line now. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Be_Tobacco_Free.asp Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:40:00 EDT Quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health and protect your family’s health. If you are using tobacco, the VA can help you quit. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Be_Tobacco_Free_1318438744185 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/QuitTobacco_thumb.jpg Illustration with words healthy living and Quit Tobacco on it Quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health and protect your family’s health. If you are using tobacco, the VA can help you quit. Live Well: Stop Smoking Quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health and protect your family’s health. If you are using tobacco, the VA can help you quit. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Get_Recommended_Screening_Tests_and_Immunizations.asp Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:40:00 EDT Get recommended preventative services including screening tests and immunizations. Recommendations depend on your age, gender and other factors. Find out what tests and immunizations are right for you. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Get_Recommended_Screening_Tests_and_Immunizations_1313606351078 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/HealthyLivingthumbnails/Getscreened_thumb.jpg Healthy living illustration with words Get Screened featured Get recommended preventative services including screening tests and immunizations. Recommendations depend on your age, gender and other factors. Find out what tests and immunizations are right for you. Live Well: Get Screened Get recommended preventative services including screening tests and immunizations. Recommendations depend on your age, gender and other factors. Find out what tests and immunizations are right for you. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Strive_For_and_Maintain_a_Healthy_Weight.asp Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:50:00 EDT Maintaining a healthy weight will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. Learn more about all the health benefits of getting and keeping your weight under control. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Strive_For_and_Maintain_a_Healthy_Weight_1318430052992 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/ManageWeight-thumb.jpg Healthy living illustration with words Manage Weight Maintaining a healthy weight will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. Learn more about all the health benefits of getting and keeping your weight under control. Maintain a Healthy Weight Maintaining a healthy weight will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. Learn more about all the health benefits of getting and keeping your weight under control. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Long_Awaited_Parking_Garage_Opens_November_21_2011.asp Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:30:00 EDT The time has finally arrived for the much anticipated opening of the new 1,500 space parking garage at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Long_Awaited_Parking_Garage_Opens_November_21_2011_1321388980540 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/Parking-thumb.JPG Parking Sign The time has finally arrived for the much anticipated opening of the new 1,500 space parking garage at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. New 1500 space parking garage The time has finally arrived for the much anticipated opening of the new 1,500 space parking garage at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Managing_Your_Stress.asp Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT Pay attention to stress. Tools are available to help you manage and reduce your stress. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Managing_Your_Stress_1309354343053 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/HealthyLivingthumbnails/Manage-Stress-Thumb.jpg Healthy living illustration with words manage stress featured Pay attention to stress. Tools are available to help you manage and reduce your stress. Live Well - Manage your STRESS Pay attention to stress. Tools are available to help you manage and reduce your stress. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Pratical_Steps_To_Take_To_Be_Safe.asp Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT To maintain your health, it's important to be safe and protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections, falls and motor vehicle crashes. Learn more Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Pratical_Steps_To_Take_To_Be_Safe_1307715590780 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/BeSafethumb.jpg Ilustration with Stay Safe and Healthy Living text To maintain your health, it's important to be safe and protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections, falls and motor vehicle crashes. Learn more Live Well - Stay SAFE To maintain your health, it's important to be safe and protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections, falls and motor vehicle crashes. Learn more http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Stroke_Awareness.asp Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:30:00 EDT The first Stroke Awareness Event was held at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on May 24. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Stroke_Awareness_1307014828302 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/stroke_awareness_thumb.jpg Karyn Pingel is seen with daughter, Corbyn, who has overcome many challenges as a stroke survivor. The first Stroke Awareness Event was held at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on May 24. Stroke Awareness The first Stroke Awareness Event was held at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on May 24. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Salute_To_Colors_Grocery_Store_Tour.asp Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EDT You are in a hurry to get home. Then you remember you need to stop at the supermarket to pick up a few things for dinner. You're hungry and everything in the store looks delicious. You recall the dietitian told you to make smart food choices. But... "What was it I was supposed to remember?" Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Salute_To_Colors_Grocery_Store_Tour_1300715883186 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/feature-salute-to-color-thumb.jpg Veterans learn about good food choices You are in a hurry to get home. Then you remember you need to stop at the supermarket to pick up a few things for dinner. You're hungry and everything in the store looks delicious. You recall the dietitian told you to make smart food choices. But... "What was it I was supposed to remember?" Helping Veterans Eat Better You are in a hurry to get home. Then you remember you need to stop at the supermarket to pick up a few things for dinner. You're hungry and everything in the store looks delicious. You recall the dietitian told you to make smart food choices. But... "What was it I was supposed to remember?" http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/feature-pact.asp Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:00:00 EDT A family doctor who's with you for life. Isn't that what we all would like? VA's new patient-centered care model focuses on the Veteran. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/feature-pact_1294756741218 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/feature-ptcare-thumb.jpg Doctor and nurse A family doctor who's with you for life. Isn't that what we all would like? VA's new patient-centered care model focuses on the Veteran. A Relationship for Life A family doctor who's with you for life. Isn't that what we all would like? VA's new patient-centered care model focuses on the Veteran. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Matthew_Robinson_Comes_Home.asp Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EDT With the help of the Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services Program veteran Matthew Robinson's mother is finally able to bring her son home. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Matthew_Robinson_Comes_Home_1289916559314 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/feature-matt-thumb.jpg Matthew Robinson and his mother With the help of the Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services Program veteran Matthew Robinson's mother is finally able to bring her son home. Matthew Robinson Comes Home With the help of the Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services Program veteran Matthew Robinson's mother is finally able to bring her son home. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/tampa-cares-for-those-who-care.asp Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EDT We are celebrating our caregivers through the month of November. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/tampa-cares-for-those-who-care_1288875815371 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/feature-caregivers-thumb.jpg Photo of Caregivers We are celebrating our caregivers through the month of November. Tampa Cares We are celebrating our caregivers through the month of November. http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/features/Women_Vets_Share_Ideas.asp Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EDT Getting Veterans more involved in and satisfied with their health care. That's the focus at the Tampa VA where a candid group of women Veterans gave their ideas about the best ways to do that. New programs are coming, and more feedback is needed. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Women_Vets_Share_Ideas_1287425328140 http://www.tampa.va.gov/TAMPA/images/women_tb.jpg Woman Veteran in uniform Getting Veterans more involved in and satisfied with their health care. That's the focus at the Tampa VA where a candid group of women Veterans gave their ideas about the best ways to do that. New programs are coming, and more feedback is needed. Women Vets Share Ideas Getting Veterans more involved in and satisfied with their health care. That's the focus at the Tampa VA where a candid group of women Veterans gave their ideas about the best ways to do that. New programs are coming, and more feedback is needed.