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Facility Name State Status Code Additional Info
Ocala West VA Clinic Florida LIMITED 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/

VA Medical Centers within VISN 8

VISN 08 Highlights

Points of Contact

  • Public Affairs

    For Public Affairs matters, send a note to VISN 8 Office of Communication

  • Contracting

    Trina Berry
    Small Business Liaison, Network Contracting

    trina.berry@va.gov813-894-1698
  • VBA Regional Office

    9500 Bay Pines Blvd.
    St. Petersburg, FL 33708

    For Veterans benefits-related complaints and issues, call the St. Petersburg Regional Office at (800) 827-1000.

  • For VISN 8 FOIAs related to the specific healthcare systems, send an inquiry as noted below.

    Bay Pines FOIA – vhabayfoiaoffice@va.gov
    Miami FOIA – 546FOIA@va.gov
    West Palm Beach FOIA – vhawpbfoiareq@va.gov
    NF/SGVHS FOIA – VHANFLFOIAOffice@va.gov
    VA Caribbean FOIA – sajfoia@va.gov
    Tampa FOIA – VHATAMFOIAOffice@va.gov
    Orlando FOIA – OrlandoVAFOIA@va.gov

    VISN 8 FOIA – VISN8FOIA@va.gov

VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center - 24/7/365 Virtual Urgent and Tele-Emergency Care

The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center (VA Health Connect) 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 triage, pharmacy, and virtual visits with a doctor or nurse practitioner via telephone, VA Video Connect, or VA Health Chat.

Video: VA Health Connect

Clinical Contact Center Q & A

Emergency Preparedness Tips for Veterans and Families

Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1 thru November 30

Emergencies are unpredictable by nature, and can strike at any moment, leaving individuals and communities vulnerable. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a medical crisis, or a human-made catastrophe, having a plan in place can significantly mitigate risks and enhance safety. Click on the links below to various emergency preparedness resources and tips to assist: 

Compilation of above resources/links

Our Leadership

  • David B. Isaacks, FACHE

    Network Director

    David B. Isaacks, FACHE
  • Verana E. Richardson, MHA

    Deputy Network Director

    Verana E. Richardson, MHA
  • Edward P. Cutolo, MD

    Chief Medical Officer

    Edward P. Cutolo, MD
  • Suzanne M. Klinker

    Deputy Director for Clinical Contact Center

     Suzanne M. Klinker
  • Rebecca M. Tiffault, MSN, RN

    Quality Management Officer and Chief Nursing Officer

    Rebecca M. Tiffault, MSN, RN
  • Jodi Johnson, MSN, RN, CPHQ, VHA-CM

    Quality Management Officer

    Jodi Johnson, MSN, RN, CPHQ, VHA-CM

Connect to VA care

When you can't see a VA health care provider in person, here are some ways to connect to VA virtually — by text, chat, secure messaging, online, over the phone, and using apps. Explore each option and decide which is best for you.

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