News Releases
Get the latest news from VA North Florida/South Georgia-area medical centers and clinics. For more information about North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, contact our Public Affairs Office at vhanflpublicaffairs@va.gov
December 28, 2021The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System & Naval Hospital Jacksonville are now partnering to offer inpatient care for Veterans at NH Jax. The partnership provides an additional primary option for Veterans and their physicians when an overnight stay at the hospital is needed.
December 15, 2021On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) hosted a virtual groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the construction of a new VA outpatient clinic being built at 145 Heron Bay Road in Jacksonville Fla. The virtual event was conducted in order to remain within CDC and VHA Covid-19 guidelines.
December 8, 2021Community partners from south Georgia will spread holiday cheer as they will be bringing donations of personal hygiene items, books, greeting cards, card games, and more to Veteran inpatients at the Lake City VA Medical Center (VAMC) on Friday, December 10, 2021, at approximately 9:30 a.m.
November 22, 2021The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center’s Community Living Center (CLC) has been recognized with an overall five-star rating by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CLC Compare standards. Community Living Centers (CLC) or Nursing homes with five-stars are considered to have above average quality.
November 12, 2021The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Thomas Wisnieski, former director of the North Florida/ South Georgia Veterans Health System with the Impact Award during the 2021 Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon.
November 1, 2021The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) will host drive-thru celebrations to pay honor and tribute to Veterans for Veterans Day. The drive -thru events are being held in lieu of a face-to-face celebration in order to ensure everyone’s safety.
October 29, 2021The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) will host a Virtual Veterans town hall meeting on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. During the town hall, NF/SGVHS leaders will provide updates on VA operations and improvement initiatives regarding VA health care, and more.
October 28, 2021The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) will host a drive-thru resource fair event on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Geriatrics and Extended Care entrance located at the back of the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center located at 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Fla., 32608.
October 27, 2021The safety and care of Veterans and our workforce are top priorities for the Department of Veterans of Affairs.
October 18, 2021The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) is encouraging women Veterans to get screened for breast cancer during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Localized breast cancer has a 99% survival rate if detected early.