On Friday, Bay Pines VA's Caregiver Support Program hosted a resource fair for the loved ones and caretakers who care for the Veterans we serve. Thank you to all who took the time to attend and to the staff who showed up to support!

In keeping with the spirit of Thanksgiving, several community partners donated turkey meals, hygiene items, and more to Veterans who receive care from Bay Pines VA. 329 meals and 270 meals were donated in Pinellas and Lee Counties, respectively. Thanks to those who supported!

Wishing you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Let us know how you're spending this day of gratitude.

Bay Pines VA's Fisher House is truly a home away from home! The staff took the time to cook Thanksgiving dinner for the Veteran family members who currently reside there. To learn how you can help support the Fisher House's mission, please visit fisherhouse.org/programs/house…

Thank you to Ms. Dana Fox, representative of Ladies Executive Golf Society: Tampa Chapter, and her partner Mr. Timothy Price (not pictured), representative of ITrip Palm Harbor, for generously donating $15,000 to support our mission of serving Veterans well at Bay Pines VA!

We're getting into the holiday spirit here at Bay Pines VA! Thank you to all the volunteers who came to support National Wreaths Across America Day at Bay Pines National Cemetery.

Thank you to the students of the Lake St. George Elementary Student Council for their generous donation of hygiene items to our most vulnerable Veteran populations. The students collected the items as a small token of appreciation for the sacrifices made by those who served.

If it has been a while since you visited VA, or if you haven’t enrolled yet, we encourage you to give us a try! As the nation’s largest integrated healthcare system, we’re committed to providing top-quality, accessible care tailored for women Veterans. va.gov/bay-pines-heal…

Check out this story from Spectrum Bay News 9 (Spectrum Bay News 9) about the generosity displayed by staff and volunteers during Bay Pines VA's eighth annual Adopt a Veteran for the Holidays event. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

Starting in 2025, Veterans must use a Login.gov or ID.me account to sign into VA websites, including MyHealtheVet. To help with this change, Bay Pines VA will offer registration assistance on Jan. 6. Veterans may also call 1-855-927-4363 for help.

Attention Veterans! If you're near the C.W.Y. VAMC Campus, join us for our coffee social this morning. This event will take place from 9 - 10 a.m. in building 111, on the first floor, in conference room 1C-118. Veterans of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to attend!

Are you a woman Veteran looking for tips on financial literacy? Join us for a free presentation on financial stability hosted by the Women Veteran Program! Where: C.W.Y. VAMC Campus in the J.C. Cobb When: Thursday, Jan. 23 from 5 - 7 p.m. Questions? Email [email protected]

Women Veterans, remember to join us on Thursday for a free presentation on financial stability hosted by the Women Veteran Program! Where: C.W.Y. VAMC Campus in the J.C. Cobb When: Thursday, Jan. 23 from 5 - 7 p.m. Questions? Email [email protected]

Join us this evening for a free presentation on financial stability hosted by the Women Veteran Program! This event is open to male Veterans as well. Where: C.W.Y. VAMC Campus in the J.C. Cobb When: Thursday, Jan. 23 from 5 - 7 p.m. Questions? Email [email protected]

If you're a Veteran living with severe COPD, treatment is available to you via a new advancement in care: Bronschopic Lung Volume Reduction. To read more about one of Bay Pines VA's latest advancements in the patient care experience, click the link below. va.gov/bay-pines-heal…

Please join us in congratulating Bay Pines VA Staff Radiologists Dr. Carlos Martinez and Dr. Jennifer Dutmers for their receipt of the Quality and Safety award for their work to reduce the amount of radiation Veterans are exposed to during treatment. va.gov/bay-pines-heal…

We are proud to announce that 5 of the Veterans who entrust us with their care were selected as finalists, and invited to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in May 2025! The creations from two of our Veteran finalists can be viewed below. va.gov/bay-pines-heal…

Have you signed in for a Login.gov or ID.me account yet? If not, we're here to help! Join us on Friday, Feb. 14, for a registration assistance event on the C.W.Y. VAMC Campus. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the J.C. Cobb.

February is American Heart month and it's important to remember that heart disease isn’t something that only happens to the elderly or fast-food fans. Contact your primary care provider to discuss how you can keep your heart in tip-top shape!

Bay Pines VA Nurse Jurgen Skroch was recently presented with the opportunity to live up to the I CARE Values, and he didn’t hesitate to act. Click the link to learn more about how his commitment improved life for a U.S. Army Veteran and his family. va.gov/bay-pines-heal…