Located in Tampa, Florida, VISN 8 is the nation’s largest system of hospitals and clinics serving a population of more than 1.4 million Veterans in a vast 64,153 square mile area spread across 79 counties in Florida, South Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
VISN 8’s seven healthcare systems include eight Joint Commission-accredited VA medical centers and more than 90 large and small outpatient clinics. Over 35,000 full-time VISN employees work at these facilities, providing high-quality, cost-effective medical, psychiatric, and extended care services in inpatient, outpatient, nursing home, and home care settings.
Read our latest Annual Report (PDF) to learn more about our VISN and health care systems.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Day event video link and resources located below.
13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Located in Tampa, Florida, VISN 8 is the nation’s largest system of hospitals and clinics serving a population of more than 1.4 million Veterans in a vast 64,153 square mile area spread across 79 counties in Florida, South Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
VISN 8’s seven healthcare systems include eight Joint Commission-accredited VA medical centers and more than 90 large and small outpatient clinics. Over 35,000 full-time VISN employees work at these facilities, providing high-quality, cost-effective medical, psychiatric, and extended care services in inpatient, outpatient, nursing home, and home care settings.
Read our latest Annual Report (PDF) to learn more about our VISN and health care systems.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Day event video link and resources located below.
13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
| Facility Name | State | Status Code | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Beach VA Clinic | Florida | NOTICE | Scheduled Appointments Only |
| Hollywood VA Clinic | Florida | NOTICE | Scheduled Appointments Only |
| Homestead VA Clinic | Florida | NOTICE | Scheduled Appointments Only |
| Miami Flagler VA Clinic | Florida | NOTICE | Scheduled Appointments Only |
| Ocala West VA Clinic | Florida | CLOSED | Services at this clinic have merged with the new Ocala VA Clinic located at 4826 Southwest 49th Road, Ocala, FL 34474-6299; visit the Ocala VA Clinic page for more info - https://www.va.gov/north-florida-health-care/locations/ocala-va-clinic/ |
| Pembroke Pines VA Clinic | Florida | NOTICE | Scheduled Appointments Only |
| Tampa Vet Center | Florida | CLOSED | We've closed our Vet Center at this time for the safety of you and our staff. We're conducting all appointments virtually. Please contact us by phone or online. If you need to speak with someone confidentially, please call us anytime 24/7 at 877-927-8387. |
| William "Bill" Kling Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic | Florida | NOTICE | Scheduled Appointments Only |
Find a VISN 08 Medical Center or Clinic near you. Click on the location below to learn more about each healthcare system, including its outpatient clinics.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Theme: “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” On behalf of the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network, thank you to those that were able to attend Tuesday’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Day Virtual Event. You can view the video of the event here . Important resources that were discussed during the event and much more info are available here . Thank you again for joining us. If you’re a Veteran having thoughts of suicide, or are concerned about a Veteran, contact caring, qualified responders day or night for crisis support.
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat , or text 838255.
Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Veterans and Families
Preparing for hurricane season can help keep you and your family safe. Download the VISN 8 Hurricane Preparedness Guide today. English Spanish Health Information Card An emergency health information card helps first responders know important medical and contact information if they find you unconscious, incoherent or if they need to quickly help you evacuate. Your emergency health information card should include information about any disabilities, medications, equipment you use, allergies, communication difficulties you may have, preferred treatment and medical providers, and emergency contacts. Print this emergency health information card and complete it with a permanent ink pen. Make multiple copies of the card to keep in your emergency supply kit, car, wallet or purse, or wheelchair pack. Health Information Card Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1 thru November 30 NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) released its 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook late May and is forecasting an “above normal” season. Named Storms: 17-25 Hurricanes: 8-13 Named Major Hurricanes: 4-7 (category 3 or higher) 
Plan Ahead for Other Disasters Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Most importantly – Make a plan today! Resources (National, Federal, State, and more) Click on your respective health care systems to view local facilities emergency preparedness resources: · VA Bay Pines Healthcare System · VA Caribbean Healthcare System · VA North Florida/South Georgia Health System · VA Miami Healthcare System · VA Orlando Healthcare System ·
Veterans Health Matters Magazine
The Summer 2024 issue of Veterans Health Matters is now available to read online. You can access the English and Spanish versions of the publication by clicking the links below, along with the accompanying white board video. English Version | Spanish Version For those unfamiliar with Veterans Health Matters, it is an award winning, quarterly publication that is produced and distributed in both hardcopy and digital formats to Veterans and their loved ones across Florida, South Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It has been in existence since 2011 and largely focuses on Whole Health. Click here to receive a copy of Veterans Health Matters in the mail, via email, or both. Annual Reports Learn more about VISN 8 Healthcare Systems 
2023 Annual Report2022 Annual Report2024 Healthy Living Calendars
English Version | Spanish VersionLiving Well Videos
The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center is a service of the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) – providing 24/7, virtual care and tele-emergency care and support to Veterans enrolled for VA Health Care in Florida, South Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Veterans who receive care in the network can call 1-877-741-3400 around the clock to get their health questions or concerns answered from the comfort and convenience of their home, or wherever they may be. Services include general administrative support, nurse advice and triage, virtual visits with a doctor or nurse practitioner via telephone, VA Video Connect, or VA Health Chat. Questions and Answers: Clinical Contact Center Video: VA Health Connect
We depend on the goodwill and generosity of our donors and volun teers. By volunteering your time or making a donation, you can give something back to Veterans who have given so much to our country. As a volunteer, you’ll provide many important services throughout our health care system and help make Veterans’ visits to our facilities more rewarding.
Informational Flyers on Volunteering and Donating
