News Releases
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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network Announced New Healthcare System Executive
April 24, 2023The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Wende Dottor as the new executive director of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System.
VA Honors volunteers during National Volunteer Week
April 18, 2023The Department of Veterans Affairs will thank more than 22,000 volunteers for their contributions to Veterans at VA April 16 - 22 as part of National Volunteer Week.
Dedication Ceremony and PACT Act Event Scheduled for New VA Clinics in Gainesville
March 27, 2023The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System will hold a Dedication Ceremony on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. for the new Gainesville Veteran Affairs Primary Care and Mental Health Clinics. This ceremony will be open to the public.
Middleburg VA Clinic Renaming Ceremony
January 17, 2023North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System held its Middleburg VA Clinic Renaming Ceremony in honor of Chief Petty Officer Andrew K. Baker on January 17, 2023.
VA Medication Take Back Day
October 20, 2022Veterans and Non-Veterans can dispose of old and unused medications at six North Florida/ South Georgia Veterans Health System sites on VA Take Back Day
Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for new Ocala VA Clinic
June 10, 2022We are excited to announce we have scheduled a Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Wednesday, June 22 @ 9:30 a.m. This ceremony will be open to the public.
VHA Implements COVID-19 Health Protection Levels to Enhance Safety of Veterans, Visitors and Employees
May 24, 2022This week, the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) is implementing COVID-19 Health Protection Levels as part VA’s consistent, nationwide approach for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities to adjust COVID-19 safety protocols locally as needed.
Sgt Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas VA Clinic Clinical Access Unit Hours of Operation Changes due to Federal Holidays
May 16, 2022The Clinical Access Unit (CAU) hours at the Sergeant Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas VA Clinic (2181 East Orange Ave., Tallahassee, Florida) were recently expanded to include Saturdays.
Lake City VAMC Joins Age Friendly Health System Movement
May 09, 2022The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System recently announced that the Lake City Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center is part of a movement to improve health care for older adults, contributing to a goal continuing to expand and grow Age-Friendly care.
The Fisher House at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center provides a home away from home during difficult times
May 06, 2022Mother and daughter duo Kathleen and Janice Lebron are feeling blessed after a recent medical scare involving their father/husband.