James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital & Clinics @TampaVA

Don’t let Halloween spook your nutrition! There are many tricks to make healthier versions of your favorite treats and snacks. Contact your local VA Dietitian for more ideas and recipes today. nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/Reci….

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Researchers using data from VA’s Million Veteran Program found that a genetic risk model can accurately predict breast cancer risk in women Veterans, which can lead to personalized screenings based on risk. Help support research aimed at improving early detection and treatment for Veterans. Visit mvp.va.gov or call 866-441-6075.

🚂⏳ ALL ABOARD! Travel Through Time with Infection Prevention & Control! 🦠🛡️ 🎉 INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL WEEK 2026 🎉 📅 October 19–23, 2026 Join us for an exciting and interactive IPC FAIR as we travel through time to explore the evolution of infection prevention! 📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 SCI First & Middle Dining Rooms 🏥 SCI Building 38 – Rooms B001-38 & B002-38 ✨ EXPLORE THE PAST. EXPERIENCE THE PRESENT. PROTECT THE FUTURE! ✨ Travel through time with Infection Prevention & Control and learn about Past, Present, and Future Infection Prevention practices! 🔎 Interactive Activities & Educational Stations: •🧼 Hand Hygiene •🦠 CAUTI & CLABSI Prevention •🫁 TB Awareness •🏥 Environment of Care (EOC) •🔐 Interactive Escape Room •⏳ History and Evolution of Infection Prevention 🤝 PARTICIPATING VENDORS & SERVICES: EMS • FMS • SPS • FDVA • QM • Home Care Programs • Wound Care • SCI • ASP • PDI • Johnson & Johnson • Kurin • BD • Medline & MORE! 💊🎁 BRING EXPIRED OR OLD ANTIBIOTICS & MEDICATIONS FOR DISPOSAL & GET A PRIZE! Help promote medication safety through proper disposal while enjoying the fair! 🎓 EARN CEU CREDITS FOR ATTENDING! Come explore educational exhibits, connect with participating vendors, enjoy interactive activities, and discover how infection prevention practices continue to evolve to keep our Veterans, staff, and community safe! 💙 "Every era had a battle against infection. Ours continues today!" 🚂 DON'T MISS THE TRAIN! Join us for a journey through time filled with learning, discovery, prizes, and fun! Together, we can prevent infections and protect lives! 🛡️ #InfectionPreventionWeek2026 #IPCFair2026 #TravelThroughTime #InfectionPreventionAndControl #PatientSafety #VeteransHealth #HealthcareHeroes #MedicationSafety #HandHygiene #SCI #VHA

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Events for the Tampa VA! Looking for a safe way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications? CBOC Events – Friday, October 23, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Open to everyone — not limited to Veterans. • Mental Health Clinic VA, 8451 Temple Terrace Hwy., Temple Terrace, FL 33637 • South Hillsborough VA Clinic, 12920 Summerfield Crossing Blvd., Riverview, FL 33579 • Lakeland VA Clinic, 2080 Meadowland Park Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33803 • New Port Richey VA Clinic, 7900 Little Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34654 James A. Haley VA Hospital Event – Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Spinal Cord Injury Main Lobby, Building 38 Address: 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612 Safely dispose of controlled substance prescription medications and help keep our community healthy and secure.

🚂⏳ ALL ABOARD! Travel Through Time with Infection Prevention & Control! 🦠🛡️ 🎉 INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL WEEK 2026 🎉 📅 October 19–23, 2026 Join us for an exciting and interactive IPC FAIR as we travel through time to explore the evolution of infection prevention! 📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 SCI First & Middle Dining Rooms 🏥 SCI Building 38 – Rooms B001-38 & B002-38 ✨ EXPLORE THE PAST. EXPERIENCE THE PRESENT. PROTECT THE FUTURE! ✨ Travel through time with Infection Prevention & Control and learn about Past, Present, and Future Infection Prevention practices! 🔎 Interactive Activities & Educational Stations: •🧼 Hand Hygiene •🦠 CAUTI & CLABSI Prevention •🫁 TB Awareness •🏥 Environment of Care (EOC) •🔐 Interactive Escape Room •⏳ History and Evolution of Infection Prevention 🤝 PARTICIPATING VENDORS & SERVICES: EMS • FMS • SPS • FDVA • QM • Home Care Programs • Wound Care • SCI • ASP • PDI • Johnson & Johnson • Kurin • BD • Medline & MORE! 💊🎁 BRING EXPIRED OR OLD ANTIBIOTICS & MEDICATIONS FOR DISPOSAL & GET A PRIZE! Help promote medication safety through proper disposal while enjoying the fair! 🎓 EARN CEU CREDITS FOR ATTENDING! Come explore educational exhibits, connect with participating vendors, enjoy interactive activities, and discover how infection prevention practices continue to evolve to keep our Veterans, staff, and community safe! 💙 "Every era had a battle against infection. Ours continues today!" 🚂 DON'T MISS THE TRAIN! Join us for a journey through time filled with learning, discovery, prizes, and fun! Together, we can prevent infections and protect lives! 🛡️ #InfectionPreventionWeek2026 #IPCFair2026 #TravelThroughTime #InfectionPreventionAndControl #PatientSafety #VeteransHealth #HealthcareHeroes #MedicationSafety #HandHygiene #SCI #VHA 🚂

Tampa VA – Veterans Health Hackathon 2026 The Veterans Health Hackathon is returning to Tampa! Applications are now open for the third annual Veterans Health Hackathon, bringing together Veterans, clinicians, technologists, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, designers, and innovators to develop solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in Veteran health care. This year, participants will collaborate on AI-powered solutions focused on three key areas: 🔹 Providing timely access to care 🔹 Optimizing enterprise-wide costs and operational efficiency 🔹 Hiring faster and more competitively The Hackathon is open to both VA and non-VA participants. No matter your background, if you’re ready to collaborate, build, and help shape the future of Veteran care, we encourage you to apply. 📍 Tampa, Florida 📅 November 13–15, 2026 👉 Apply here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/emTPk5CasK ⏰ Applications close October 21 Apply today to join us for a weekend of collaboration, innovation, and real-world problem solving for Veterans. #VeteransHealthHackathon #VeteransHealth #innoVAtion #Tampa

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Tampa VA – Veterans Health Hackathon 2026 The Veterans Health Hackathon is returning to Tampa! Applications are now open for the third annual Veterans Health Hackathon, bringing together Veterans, clinicians, technologists, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, designers, and innovators to develop solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in Veteran health care. This year, participants will collaborate on AI-powered solutions focused on three key areas: 🔹 Providing timely access to care 🔹 Optimizing enterprise-wide costs and operational efficiency 🔹 Hiring faster and more competitively The Hackathon is open to both VA and non-VA participants. No matter your background, if you’re ready to collaborate, build, and help shape the future of Veteran care, we encourage you to apply. 📍 Tampa, Florida 📅 November 13–15, 2026 👉 Apply here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/emTPk5CasK ⏰ Applications close October 21 Apply today to join us for a weekend of collaboration, innovation, and real-world problem solving for Veterans. #VeteransHealthHackathon #VeteransHealth #innoVAtion #Tampa

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Events for the Tampa VA! Looking for a safe way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications? CBOC Events – Friday, October 23, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Open to everyone — not limited to Veterans. • Mental Health Clinic VA, 8451 Temple Terrace Hwy., Temple Terrace, FL 33637 • South Hillsborough VA Clinic, 12920 Summerfield Crossing Blvd., Riverview, FL 33579 • Lakeland VA Clinic, 2080 Meadowland Park Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33803 • New Port Richey VA Clinic, 7900 Little Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34654 James A. Haley VA Hospital Event – Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Spinal Cord Injury Main Lobby, Building 38 Address: 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612 Safely dispose of controlled substance prescription medications and help keep our community healthy and secure.

Turning 65? VHA has created resources to help Veterans 65 and older understand how VA health care works with Medicare and other coverage. Learn about enrollment timing, coverage options, and how your benefits may work together so you can make informed health care decisions.

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Tampa VA – Veterans Health Hackathon 2026 The Veterans Health Hackathon is returning to Tampa! Applications are now open for the third annual Veterans Health Hackathon, bringing together Veterans, clinicians, technologists, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, designers, and innovators to develop solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in Veteran health care. This year, participants will collaborate on AI-powered solutions focused on three key areas: 🔹 Providing timely access to care 🔹 Optimizing enterprise-wide costs and operational efficiency 🔹 Hiring faster and more competitively The Hackathon is open to both VA and non-VA participants. No matter your background, if you’re ready to collaborate, build, and help shape the future of Veteran care, we encourage you to apply. 📍 Tampa, Florida 📅 November 13–15, 2026 👉 Apply here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/emTPk5CasK ⏰ Applications close October 21 Apply today to join us for a weekend of collaboration, innovation, and real-world problem solving for Veterans. #VeteransHealthHackathon #VeteransHealth #innoVAtion #Tampa

Please join us for a special event — Women Veterans Cornucopia Luncheon Date: November 12, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM Location: SCI Dining Room We celebrate the strength and contributions of women veterans with this luncheon. Registration is required by November 4, 2026, as seating is limited.

VA Million Veteran Program researchers are using MVP data to better understand how Veterans respond to different medicines. Their work could help identify which medications may work best for different Veterans. Help advance research for Veterans. Learn more at mvp.va.gov/pwa/?utm_sourc… or call 866-441-6075.

Tampa VA – Veterans Health Hackathon 2026, Draft Social Media Copy The Veterans Health Hackathon is returning to Tampa! Applications are now open for the third annual Veterans Health Hackathon, bringing together Veterans, clinicians, technologists, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, designers, and innovators to develop solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in Veteran health care. This year, participants will collaborate on AI-powered solutions focused on three key areas: 🔹 Providing timely access to care 🔹 Optimizing enterprise-wide costs and operational efficiency 🔹 Hiring faster and more competitively The Hackathon is open to both VA and non-VA participants. No matter your background, if you’re ready to collaborate, build, and help shape the future of Veteran care, we encourage you to apply. 📍 Tampa, Florida 📅 November 13–15, 2026 👉 Apply here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/emTPk5CasK ⏰ Applications close October 21 Apply today to join us for a weekend of collaboration, innovation, and real-world problem solving for Veterans. #VeteransHealthHackathon #VeteransHealth #innoVAtion #Tampa

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗 Your health is more than a diagnosis and taking care of yourself is one of the most important investments you can make. When was the last time you put YOU first? At James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital & Clinics, our Whole Health Coaches are here to help Veterans focus on what matters most to them and take meaningful steps toward better health and well-being. 🌿 Whole Health Coaching can help you: 💗 Manage stress and emotional challenges 💗 Build healthier habits through nutrition, movement, and sleep 💗 Set personal wellness goals during and after health challenges 💗 Explore resources and take an active role in your health care Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, working toward a healthier lifestyle, or simply ready to make yourself a priority, you don't have to do it alone! 📞 Invest in YOU! Connect with a Whole Health Coach at (813) 972-2000, ext. 105725. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #TampaVA #VAWholeHealth #VeteranWellness Watch the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=62IIkR…

Veterans — roll in, get protected, and roll out! Stop by one of our upcoming Flu Shot Drive-Thrus and get your annual flu shot without leaving your vehicle. Primary Care Annex — Oct. 10 | 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Lakeland Outpatient Center — Oct. 13–15 | 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Protect your health. Protect your crew. Fight flu. #Veterans #FightFlu #FluShot #VAHealthCare

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Women aged 40 to 74 years are encouraged to get a mammogram every two years. Learn about breast cancer risk assessments available to you at VA. womenshealth.va.gov/topics/mammogr…