News Releases
Get the latest news from the VA Orlando VA Medical Center and clinics. For more information about VA Orlando health care, contact our Public Affairs Office at 407-631-4897.
September 4, 2026The OVAHCS will host its 2026 Mental Health Summit on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon, bringing Veterans together with VA experts for a morning focused on understanding available services, addressing concerns, and helping Veterans take a more active role in their health care.
August 19, 2026The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in the first-floor canteen lobby of the Orlando VA Medical Center located at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando Fl, 32827.
August 18, 2026The Orlando VA Healthcare System will observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, August 31, 2026, with events at four VA locations across Central Florida.
August 18, 2026Orlando VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year.
August 4, 2026The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a new clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat diabetes, as treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD).
July 27, 2026The Orlando VA Healthcare System invites Women Veterans to join us for the Reclaiming Community: Women Veterans Forum, a virtual event designed to foster connection, support, and belonging among women who have served in the U.S. military.
July 23, 2026Do you enjoy painting, writing, music, dance, or performing? We invite you to share your talents by participating in the 2026 Orlando Veterans Creative Arts Festival Competition!
July 21, 2026The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) invites Veterans, their families, caregivers, and the community to a Veterans Town Hall on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Orlando VA Medical Center – 1st Floor Canteen Lobby located at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827.
June 16, 2026The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) has once again been recognized among the nation’s highest-performing hospitals, earning a 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the third consecutive year.
June 8, 2026The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) now offers urgent care services at the Daytona Beach VA Clinic, located at 1776 N. Williamson Blvd., providing Veterans with greater access to timely, convenient care close to home.