Chaplain Kaylla Cooper hails from a military family and spent her entire life knowing she would join the Armed Forces.
At Pride Month observance, Veteran said, “LGBTQ+ Veterans are welcome and fully supported by Bay Pines VA. My husband and I are examples.”
“There is a richness of knowledge that comes from the diversity of our team whether that be age, gender, ethnicity or religious beliefs.”
“My father always stressed that every Veteran should be treated with respect. The most important aspect of a Veteran’s experience is to reinforce that every Veteran is valued and respected.”
Bay Pines CDCE chief: “This is a great opportunity for Veterans and student volunteers to share experiences and learn from one another.”
VA Police: “Our goal is to provide a safe place for employees to work and Veterans to receive world-class health care.”
VA Secretary Denis McDonough was briefed on the service provided to Veterans at the Sarasota VA clinic, which has seen an 11.8% increase in unique patients since FY20.
Pharmacists are experts on thousands of medications, and they educate patients on how they work and how to use them safely.
Bay Pines VA’s therapeutic arts program empowers Veterans to discover a creative outlet that is best suited for them.
More than 3,500 Floridians traveled to St. Petersburg for a VetFest to receive one-on-one assistance with the PACT Act.
Vietnam Veteran Norman Wooten has handed out more than 4,000 Veterans Crisis Line cards to Veterans and others in need.
Untreated, glaucoma can leave people partially or fully blind. Factors include genetics and ethnicity.