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By achieving IAC Vascular Testing accreditation for 30 years, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital has received a Gold Milestone Recognition for demonstrating its long-term commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes and safety since 1994.

Award logo that states: celebrating 30 years of quality patient care accredited facility, vascular testing

TAMPA, Fl. — Women Veterans were celebrated at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on June 12 in honor of Women Veterans Recognition Day.

Guest speakers and event organizers stand for the National Anthem at the inaugural Women Veterans Recognition Breakfast on June 12, 2024.

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.

10 Million Calls Answered Since 2019 with VA Health Connect

Tampa, FL - To support and empower Veterans and their families, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital held a Veteran Resource Fair/PACT Act Event on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at American Legion Post 5.

Veterans attend the PACT Act Resource Fair on May 14, 2024 .

In a cutting-edge collaboration with Veterans Health Administration’s Innovation Ecosystem, Microsoft and MIT Hacking Medicine, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital hosted the hackathon event,

VISN 8 Director Isaacks & JAHVH Chief of Innovation &Veterans Health-MIT Hacking Medicine Director Dr. Sandal at 2024 Hackathon.

The Women’s Health Resource Fair at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Primary Care Annex on May 23, 2024, successfully brough together over 150 women Veterans to discuss and explore the many resources available to the fastest growing demographic of Veterans.

Women’s Health Medical Director Dr. Dana Glenn shares the White Ribbon Pledge with Women Veteran’s Resource Fair attendees on May 23, 2024.

On Memorial Day, Sun City Center paid tribute to the country’s fallen military heroes with a solemn ceremony that brought together Veterans, local officials and community members to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

JAHVH Executive Director David Dunning shares insights with the crowded Sun City Community Center King’s Point Veterans theater’s on May 27, 2024.

It happened in the heart of James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, on a Friday morning like any other. Amid the friendly morning greetings between employees, Veterans and the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee, a tale of remarkable courage and friendship unfolds.

Lafaya Thompson suffered two life threatening illness simultaneously and Kim Ruiz quickly took actions that were instrumental in Lafaya’s survival.

On Jan 28, 2024, at approximately 5 a.m. a combat drone struck Tower 22, a small U.S. outpost in Jordan near the border of Syria. The result was three US Army soldiers killed and at least 34 injured. Eight injured soldiers were medically evacuated to receive advanced care.

Corporal Allan Valenzuela sitting in the Hero’s Garden at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

May marks National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, a crucial time to highlight the importance of hearing health and the profound impact in can have on quality of life.

An audiologist at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital shows a Veteran the different parts of the inner ear that are affected by loud noises .