President proclaims November Veterans and Military Families Month

November 2, 2017Events, General NewsJeff Cavanagh

Today, VA Secretary David Shulkin joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office for the President’s signing of a proclamation establishing November as Veterans and Military Families Month. This is the first time that America will celebrate Veterans and Military Families for the entire month and not just on Veterans Day. “Our Veterans and Military … Continue reading President proclaims November Veterans and Military Families Month →

Soul Injury Event Oct. 9: Liberating Unmourned Loss and Unforgiven Guilt

September 20, 2017EventsLise Fisher

The St. Petersburg College Workforce Institute welcomes Soul Injury Film Night and Panel Discussion to the SPC EpiCenter. No Charge. Open to the Public. To register, email WorkForce@SPCollege.edu or call 727-341-4445. Definition: A Soul Injury is a spectrum of penetrating wounds that range from traumatic to insidious that separates one from their own sense of self, … Continue reading Soul Injury Event Oct. 9: Liberating Unmourned Loss and Unforgiven Guilt →

A Message From Dr. Tonjua Williams

August 28, 2017General NewsJeff Cavanagh

Dear SPC Family, Like you, I have been watching the scenes of destruction and devastating floods caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas over the past several days. I know many of you have family and friends that have been affected by this terrible situation. Along with the Board of Trustees and the whole college community, … Continue reading A Message From Dr. Tonjua Williams →

Bay Pines to Conduct Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Mental Health Center

August 28, 2017Events, General NewsJeff Cavanagh

BAY PINES, FL – The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Mental Health Center located at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center on Friday, September 22, 2017. The event will take place directly outside the main entrance of the center (building 111) from 10:00 a.m. … Continue reading Bay Pines to Conduct Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Mental Health Center →

Bay Pines to Host POW/MIA Day Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 12

August 25, 2017Events, General NewsJeff Cavanagh

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, in collaboration with the Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration, will host a Prisoner Of War/Missing In Action (POW/MIA) Remembrance Ceremony on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the courtyard (located between buildings 2 and 37) of the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center Campus. … Continue reading Bay Pines to Host POW/MIA Day Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 12 →

The Forever GI Bill

August 18, 2017BenefitsJeff Cavanagh

The President signed into law the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act also known as the “Forever GI Bill®” which will bring significant changes to Veterans education benefits. The law is named after the American Legion national commander who wrote the original GI Bill language in 1944, and will allow more Veterans to use … Continue reading The Forever GI Bill →

Bay Pines Fisher House to Host Open House on Sept. 1

August 16, 2017Events, General NewsJeff Cavanagh

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Fisher House will host a community open house on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Fisher House is positioned on the east side of the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center campus located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744. Click … Continue reading Bay Pines Fisher House to Host Open House on Sept. 1 →

Warrior Bridge

August 16, 2017General NewsJeff Cavanagh

Warrior Bridge is ServiceSource program that helps veterans with disabilities transition from military to civilian life and reintegrate into their communities. We provide job placement… affordable housing… B & G Endowment Funds (one-time, emergency grants to veterans for housing, health, transportation, and work-related needs… Veterans Mall (storeroom of kitchen, bath, and bedroom essentials and job-interview … Continue reading Warrior Bridge →

TODAY IS NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY

August 7, 2017Events, General NewsJeff Cavanagh

Purple Heart Day is an observance that commemorates the creation of the Purple Heart Medal in 1782. The purple heart medal is awarded to those who were wounded or killed while serving the US military.Thank soldiers for their service today. The holiday also encourages people to pay their respects to fallen soldiers, to listen to … Continue reading TODAY IS NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY →

Congress approves seven new VA facilities in Florida

August 3, 2017General NewsJeff Cavanagh

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate late last night unanimously approved legislation authorizing seven new major VA medical facilities in Florida. The legislation, approved by a voice vote yesterday, included language originally sponsored by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) authorizing the General Services Administration to execute 28 new leases for major VA medical facilities around … Continue reading Congress approves seven new VA facilities in Florida →

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