#Breaking: VA health care facilities in Florida and the Caribbean permanently housed over 3,400 homeless Veterans in 2022 contributing to the more than 40,000 housed nationally. Read more: bddy.me/3RgbSgq #VAhealthcare #homelessVeterans #housing #VISN8
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27, 2023
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Looking for a simple dessert with warm Winter flavors? We’ve got you covered! Check out this recipe in the Winter Issue of visn8.va.gov/VISN8/news/pub.
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Did you know you can quickly and easily connect to the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center via secure chat? Check out how in the Winter Issue of Veterans Health Matters at visn8.va.gov/VISN8/news/pub.
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Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Learn about health and wellness topics that matter to you in the Winter Issue of Veterans Health Matters. Pick up a copy at your nearest VA Medical Center, have it delivered to your home, or visit visn8.va.gov/VISN8/news/pub.
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One of the largest health care and benefit expansions in VA history! Learn how the new PACT Act affects you. Read about it in the Winter Issue at visn8.va.gov/VISN8/news/pub.
VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION HIRING FAIR!
It’s happening Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VBA St. Petersburg Regional Office, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744.
• Veterans Service Representative (VSR) usajobs.gov/job/695392900
benefits.va.gov/benefits/.
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Veterans aged 18-55, experiencing PTSD can be a part of research. Tampa VA is accepting participants for “Efficacy and Safety of Stellate Ganglion Block for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans.”
Call Jaime Martin at (813) 972-2000 ext. 6939 or email [email protected].
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Great day for Veterans at Tampa VA today who took the first step toward eligibility and appointments for PACT Act benefits!
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The PACT Act expanded VA health care and benefits for millions of Veterans and survivors. Join us for a PACT Act open house event Dec. 10-17 to enroll for care, file benefit claims, and more. Bring your DD214. #PACTAct #VA #Veterans #ActNow bddy.me/3YcL4B1
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Tampa VA’s #PACTAct week of events began this morning at SoHi! Thanks to and volunteers who were on-site to support Veterans!
Learn more about the PACT Act here: va.gov/resources/the-
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The PACT Act expanded VA health care and benefits for millions of Veterans and survivors. Join us for a PACT Act open house event Dec. 10-17 to enroll for care, file benefit claims, and more. Bring your DD214. #PACTAct #VA #Veterans #ActNow bddy.me/3iUxEJx
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Hear what Florida Veterans are saying about the importance of the PACT Act, what it means to them...and how it can make a difference in the lives of eligible Veterans!
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The PACT Act expanded VA health care and benefits for millions of Veterans and survivors. Join us for a PACT Act open house event Dec. 10-17 to enroll for care, file benefit claims, and more. Bring your DD214. #PACTAct #VA #Veterans #ActNow bddy.me/3PeC3TH
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Join us in remembering those lost today in 1941, for #PearlHarborRemembranceDay. We carry their memory, service, and sacrifice with us always.
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Take a walk with us inside the new Tampa VA Bed Tower set to open January 2023. Official announcement on ribbon cutting ceremony coming soon. #TogetherWeBuild
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Thanks to the Tampa offices of & for volunteering to make the season brighter for the Veterans & families staying at the at Tampa VA. We are so grateful for your kindness and support of the Veteran community. Happy Holidays from all of us!
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Today, Tampa VA hosted the Final Mile ceremony for two unclaimed Veterans. Army Vietnam Combat Veteran Sgt. James Tyner and Army Veteran Pfc. Douglas Fullerton were escorted to Florida National Cemetery at Bushnell, by members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
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Join us in congratulating these Veterans who made the choice to go tobacco free as part of the Great American Smoke Out. Tampa VA is proud to partner with to support Veterans in taking the first step toward better health as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
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., Thank you and Coley for presenting this red guitar to the Tampa VA , sponsored by First Coast Shangri-La House Concerts in St. Augustine, Fla.
People like you make a difference in the lives of so many Veterans and families every day!
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Saying thank you to America’s heroes for a Veterans Day!
We’re honored to acknowledge the men and women who have given so much in support of so many. 🫡
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Happy Birthday to all who have proudly earned the title of UNITED STATES MARINE.
Please share this to help us celebrate and upload your photo (or a family member's) in the comments below so we can celebrate this day with you.
Thanks for 247 years of service. OORAH & Semper Fi!
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All James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital & Clinics facilities are open tomorrow. If you prefer to not travel, please reach out to your provider through MyHealtheVet to see if your team can support you virtually.
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It's Election Day in Florida, and of the freedoms we enjoy, thanks to Veterans, is the right to vote. Let us know in the comments below if you voted!
Share this link to help others know where they can go to cast their votes today: dos.myflorida.com/.../chec.../vo
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Don't forget #DaylightSavingTime begins Sunday at 2 a.m. Set your clocks back and get that extra hour of sleep!
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We were proud to provide one of our facilities for this event today.
Tampa VA is proud to be part of a community where partnerships and teamwork can make a difference in the lives of Veterans!
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Veterans Outreach Court. We had the chance to help veterans clear up past legal issues. We partnered with the @13thCourtFLto bring remote courtrooms to the @TampaVA. Veterans got a chance to resolve old cases and pay legal fees or fines.
#hillsclerk #clerkinthecommunity #13strong
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Working to provide world-class health care means supporting opportunities to help Veterans break the habit! Proud to work alongside during #LungCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn more about our role in supporting you at Tampa VA: research.va.gov/programs/lpop/.
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PLEASE SHARE! Tampa VA has made updates to our visitation policy as a result of the decrease in COVID-19 transmissions in the community.
Please review details here: va.gov/tampa-health-c
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Melissa McDade spent many years hiding her secret from the world, but those days are no more. She’s ready to talk and hopeful her message can save someone’s life.
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Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to the best #Navy in the world.
To every Navy Veteran, past, present, and future, thank you for standing watch in service to our country #navybirthday #hooya
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Help us share this message to help Floridians… Florida has activated a missing persons website for family members to submit reports for individuals who remain unaccounted for following #HurricaneIan: Missing Person Report - Missing Persons (fl.gov)
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Tampa VA will reopen the main hospital and all clinic locations Friday, September 30, for normal business hours.
COVID-19 drive-up testing will resume. Visitation for inpatients will also resume Friday.
COVID-19 vaccine administration at the main hospital will resume Monday.
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Tampa VA Hospital & Clinics is closed Sept. 28 & 29, due to Hurricane Ian & safety of Veterans & staff.
Surgeries, medical procedures, COVID-19 drive-up testing & outpatient pharmacy will also be closed these days.
The ER at the main hospital will remain open.
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All Tampa VA facilities are operating under normal business hours. Please continue to monitor our social media accounts and your local weather stations for details on #HurricaneIan.
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Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a State of Emergency for #TropicalStorm #Ian which includes all of the Tampa VA area.
There are no changes to operations for Tampa VA Hospital or Clinics at this time.
VA Hurricane Tips for Veterans & Families: visn8.va.gov/hurricane_tips.
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Construction of the new Tampa VA Mental Health Clinic officially "topped out," with the highest beam signed by leadership, our & partners, & the entire team working every day to create a space of health and healing for Veterans. #ConstructionAppreciationWeek
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Learn more about our new clinic & the impact to #Veterans in New Port Richey suncoastnews.com/news/bigger-va via
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Our mission to end #Veteran suicide has never been stronger. We stand ready to listen, support and work with you every step of the way. Don’t Wait. Reach Out!
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