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Michelle Zielenski, LCSW, Lead Women Veterans Program Manager, VISN 8, accepts a donation of more than $105K from Teresa Bachand, President, VFW Auxiliary, Department of Florida, and Cortina Barnes, National Representative and Past National President, VFW Auxiliary, on June 15 in Orlando, Fla. The dVFW Auxiliary Donates $105K to Women Veterans
VISN 8 accepted a donation of over $105K from the VFW Auxiliary, Dept. of Florida, on June 15. The donation is the largest single gift made to VISN 8 and earmarked specifically for women in at least 10 years.
The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center serviced it’s 10 millionth call this week marking a significant milestone for the organization. The achievement was reached just short of the center’s fifth anniversary.Clinical Contact Center Achieves Huge Milestone
The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center serviced it’s 10 millionth call this week marking a significant milestone for the organization. The achievement was reached just short of the center’s fifth anniversary.
Lake City VAMC ICU staff with the new tele-critical technology.When Technology Meets Compassion
Tele-critical care is a care concept that uses audiovisual communication and computer systems to connect a remote critical care team with a bedside Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team and Veteran.
The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center can provide virtual urgent care and support to Veterans 24/7/365. Effective March 28, 2024, the center is now also providing tele emergency care, or Tele-EC.Virtual Urgent and Tele Emergency Care 24/7/365
The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center can provide virtual urgent care and support to Veterans 24/7/365. Effective March 28, 2024, the center is now also providing tele emergency care, or Tele-EC.
David Isaacks, FACHE, Executive Director, VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8), U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsNetwork Director Appointed to Council of Regents
David Isaacks, FACHE, Executive Director, VISN 8, was appointed to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives effective March 23, 2024.
Graphic featuring Amy Pound, MD, VISN 8 Clinical Contact CenterThe standard for 24/7/365 Virtual Urgent Care
In 2018, when leaders from VISN 8 conceptualized a model for a virtual urgent care organization, known now as the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center, they knew 24/7/365 support for Veterans was an absolute must.
U.S. Army Veteran Nicole Leger pictured in Afghanistan in 2008 and working in her role as a VA nurse with the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center in July 2023. (Photos courtesy of Nicole Leger)From the Frontlines to Life-changing VA Support
At 16 years old, Army Veteran and VA nurse Nicole Leger gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She was filled with joy but had some difficult decisions to make. The decision she ultimately made changed her life forever.
Photo of Army Veteran Jeff DecresisU.S. Army Veteran Pays Forward
The experiences Jeffrey Decresie had lived through during his time in war, combined with an unshakable feeling that he’d left his brothers behind, became the cradle of an alcohol dependency.
Photo of Veteran Experience Officer Amy WhitakerVeteran Experience Officer Reinforces Commitment
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System’s Veteran Experience Officer Amy Whitaker understands why her father, a Marine Corps Veteran, never wanted to elaborate on his time in Vietnam.
Veteran and spouse speak to VA employeeMiami VA Healthcare System Hosts PACT Act Fair
The PACT Act is the largest expansion of Veterans’ benefits and expands the Department of Veterans Affairs’ health care benefits to Veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War and post-9/11 eras.

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