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Read about what's happening in our VA North Florida/South Georgia health care community.

The North Florida / South Georgia Veterans Health Systems’ Suicide Prevention Program was recognized by Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Under Secretary for Health, announcing the winners of the 2024 VHA award for outstanding performance in the National Community Partnership Challenge, June 26, 2024.

Suicide Prevention Program Partnership

TAMPA, Fla. – The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) accepted a donation of more than $105K from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary, Dept. of Florida, during the organization’s summer conference on June 15 in Orlando, Fla.

Michelle Zielenski, LCSW, Lead Women Veterans Program Manager, VISN 8, accepts a donation of more than $105K.

The North Florida/South Georgia VA Health System is leading the way with the number of Veterans Health Administration Diffusion of Excellence Shark Tank applicants who will be advancing to the semifinals.

Emily Mendell, one of the six semifinalist innovators delivered dignity bags to the St. Augustine VA Clinic to help assist Veterans with incontinence.

The North Florida / South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) offers countless programs to Veterans throughout North Florida and South Georgia.

Adaptive Sports Group Photo

TAMPA, Fla. – The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) Clinical Contact Center, also known as VA Health Connect, serviced it’s 10 millionth call this week marking a significant milestone for the organization.

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On June 12th the National Office of Nursing Services (ONS) Director, Dr. Jennifer Strawn, and the VISN 8 Chief Nursing Officer, Rebecca Tiffault, visited the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center to interact with leadership and visit clinical staff.

Dr. Jennifer Strawn interacts with nursing management and the team from behavioral health.

North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System wishes Mr. William Cummings a happy 100th birthday! The Lake City Home Based Primary Care team and Chaplain Andrew Buehner met William and his family in Worthington Springs at his home to celebrate and honor him on his special day.

William Cummings a NF/SG Veteran at his 100th birthday celebration.

Gainesville, Fla. – The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System held a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Malcom Randall VAMC on May 15, 2024, as part of Police Week events to honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and to honor those who continue to serve.

The NF/SF Veterans Health System held a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Malcom Randall VAMC on May 15, 2024.

The University of Florida Gators Head Football Coach, Billy Napier, has partnered with the Gainesville Fisher House today while donating five special edition UF Gator’s football jerseys which are set to be sold at auction, May 25.

UF Football and Fisher House Representatives

Jacksonville, Fla. – The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System hosted the Office of Healthcare Transformation (OHT) during an Access Sprint celebration ceremony at the Jacksonville North Outpatient Clinic, April 23, 2024.

Dr. Carsten Schmalfuss and team accepting the award from Dr. Amy Smith, Director of Clinical Operations.