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Bay Pines , FL — Bay Pines VA Healthcare System can lay claim to having some of the best video production in the world, for another year, following the release of winners from the 45th

Annual Telly Awards, May 21. Thomas Cole and Mark DePass, both Air Force Veterans, were recognized in four of six categories, during the 2024 competition. This brings the organization’s

Telly Award total to 13.  “Mr. Cole, and Mr. DePass continue to raise the bar high in terms of quality and value to our mission, and I – along with our healthcare system – are proud to see

their efforts recognized at the highest levels,” said Bay Pines VA Director and CEO Paul M. Russo. “I congratulate them on a job well done and look forward to following their continued

success in shaping the many ways we work to provide the soonest and best health care to Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors.” Below reflects the products, categories and award

class earned this year: TITLE OF ENTRY                                                                                   CATEGORY                                     AWARD CLASS Women

Veteran Reproductive Health                                   Health & Safety                       Silver Bay Pines VA Healthcare System 90th Anniversary         Public Relations

                      Bronze Lee County VA Healthcare Center Virtual Tour                  Products & Services              Bronze Suicide Prevention Promo

                                                         Motivational & Advice           Bronze Cole and DePass average 48 video products annually; however, the team, which also includes

graphic designer Christina Anstaett account for more than 1,000 products – which include the videos, in addition to photography and graphics. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS RELEASE OR

FUTURE COVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES, please contact Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Public Affairs Office at [email protected]. See the latest news, stories, and Veteran health care

information on our official website and Facebook.