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Read about what's happening in our VA North Florida/South Georgia health care community.

  • The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System’s Women Veterans Program recently organized an appreciation event in honor of National Women Veterans Day at the Jacksonville North Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. attracting over 150 women Veterans.

    Women Veterans connecting with one another and exploring the various resources available to them.

  • Army and Vietnam Veteran Wayne King expressed his sincere appreciation for care he received at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center where he attributes his life being saved, not just once, but twice!

    Army Veteran Wayne King with the dedicated staff of the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center's Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU).

  • Dr. Bianka Eperjesiova, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) Director of Interventional Pulmonology (IP) and her dedicated team are making significant strides in the field of IP by educating fellows on transformative techniques that greatly impact Veteran care.

    Dr. Bianka Eperjesiova and the Interventional Pulmonology team, accompanied by simulation lab trainers, fellows, and the intuitive surgical team.

  • Doug Ingram, a visually impaired Veteran from Tallahassee, Fla., recently participated in the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic held in Snowmass, Colo.

    Doug Ingram, a Navy Veteran carving his way down a mountain in Snowmass, Colo.

  • The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) is proud to announce the installation of new accessible fitness equipment at the Lake City VA Medical Center located at 619 S Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025.

    Stephen Dotts, Associate Director of Operations, Janice Cornett, Employee Whole Health Coordinator, and Brian Dyer, Assistant Director

  • The dedicated VA Primary Care Clinic team in Gainesville, FL. demonstrated remarkable quick thinking and professionalism when they sprang into action to save a Veteran who became unresponsive unexpectedly during a routine visit with his primary care doctor.

    The team at the Gainesville Primary Care Clinic that played a vital role in providing assistance to the unresponsive Veteran.

  • Marine Corps Veteran George Lamb, who sustained a traumatic brain injury, transformed his life from spending his days on the couch to earning gold medals for his achievements in cycling with the Adaptive Sports Program.

    George Lamb, Marine Corps Veteran, dominating at the Golden Age Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System’s Women Veterans Program recently organized a “Warrior Moms” baby shower at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center (Malcom Randall VAMC) in Gainesville, Fla, attracting over 46 expectant mothers.

    Wende Dottor, the Executive Health System Director, and Ilona Schmalfuss, the Chief of Staff, deliver goodies at the Warrior Moms baby shower.

  • The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is proud to announce the opening of a new and improved Operating Room (OR) at the Lake City VA Medical Center (Lake City VAMC) located at 619 S. Marion Ave Lake City, FL 32025.

    The surgical team at the Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center during a practice patient drill.

  • Alice Caldwell, staff RN at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, was nominated and unanimously voted as the Great Catch Award Winner of 2025 Quarter 1 by the Office of High Reliability.

    Leadership team with Alice Caldwell, recipient of the Great Catch Award