Marine Veteran is VA’s Male Volunteer of the Year

https://www.va.gov/HEALTH/NewsFeatures/2017/April/Marine-Veteran-is-VAs-Male-Volunteer-of-the-Year.asp David Miller is VA’s Male Volunteer of the Year. A Marine Corp Veteran, Miller served in Vietnam during the TET II offensive with 3rd Marine Division (9th Marines). Miller says he got involved in volunteering, “Due to the fact that the Vietnam Veterans were ignored and mistreated and misdiagnosed for years after they returned … Continue reading Marine Veteran is VA’s Male Volunteer of the Year

Bay Pines VA to Hold Annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 29 Bay Pines ceremony largest in Pinellas County; more than 4,000 expected

  BAY PINES, FL – The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) will commemorate Memorial Day with a ceremony on Monday, May 29 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the Bay Pines National Cemetery located at 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33708. This is the only National Cemetery in Pinellas … Continue reading Bay Pines VA to Hold Annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 29 Bay Pines ceremony largest in Pinellas County; more than 4,000 expected

PTSD: A New Tool

Not sure about treatment for PTSD?  Here’s a new tool to help you and the Veteran you’re caring for learn more about what is available. The Decision Aid is a free online tool available at www.ptsd.va.gov/decisionaid.  Patients work at their own pace to learn about effective treatments including:  Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and … Continue reading PTSD: A New Tool

Bay Pines VA to Conduct Annual Emergency Exercise with Community Partners April 20

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) will conduct a mass casualty exercise at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center on Wednesday, April 20, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During the exercise, emergency vehicles and personnel will be onsite. Traffic flow on the medical center campus will be minimally impacted. In addition, … Continue reading Bay Pines VA to Conduct Annual Emergency Exercise with Community Partners April 20

To all Veterans and Veteran Students from the Veterans of South Pinellas County (VSPC):

Saturday, May 6th is the date for the 7th Annual Veterans of South Pinellas County “Salute To The Military”…location is the Community Center Park ( Horan Park ) in St Pete Beach… During the day there will be a “Military Enlistment Ceremony” – Competition Motorcycle Show – Artist – Vender Booths – Food & Beer … Continue reading To all Veterans and Veteran Students from the Veterans of South Pinellas County (VSPC):

Veterans Appointment Request (VAR) App Now Available

The Veterans Health Administration’s Office of Connected Care has begun a phased release of the Veteran Appointment Request (VAR) app at select locations. The web-based app makes it possible for Veterans enrolled in VA health care to: View or Cancel existing clinic appointments Make requests for help scheduling primary care and mental health appointments at … Continue reading Veterans Appointment Request (VAR) App Now Available