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.

October 19, 2022
Members of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization gathered on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the Lake Baldwin VA Medical Center to donate a 7-passenger vehicle and golf cart to the Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS).
October 2, 2022
After further assessment of damages incurred by Hurricane Ian, the OVAHCS Incident Command Team (ICS) has decided to keep the Daytona Beach Multispecialty Clinic closed to Face to Face appointments and services for the week of October 3- 7, 2022.
September 30, 2022
As the Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) assesses the damage incurred by Hurricane Ian, operational changes to OVAHCS facility’s across our catchment area have been made.
September 30, 2022
The Orlando VA Health Care System has closed the following facilities in preparation of Hurricane Ian. The sites of care will remain closed today, Wednesday, September 28 – Friday, September 30.
September 26, 2022
In preparation for potential impacts of Hurricane Ian, the OVAHCS has activated the VA medical center emergency operations center and are engaged in taking necessary actions to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
September 7, 2022
The Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) will host the Patriot Guard Rider’s (PGR) Global War on Terrorism Memorial Wall in the main lobby at the rear entrance of the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Orlando Fla. from Tuesday, September 6, 2022, - Thursday, September 15, 2022. All are welcome to view the wall during normal operational hours...
August 23, 2022
On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) Director, Mr. Timothy J. Cooke was presented with the 2022 Silver Helmet in Rehabilitation Award at the AMVETS Silver Helmet Awards Gala during their Annual National Convention.
July 6, 2022
Orlando, Fla. — The Recreation Therapy team at the Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) is now accepting applications and artwork submissions for this year’s local Veterans Creative Arts Competition.
July 1, 2022
Orlando, Fla. — The Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) partnered to facilitate a Final Mile ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center located at the Lake Nona campus in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
June 1, 2022
The Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) has selected Dr. Derek D. Szafranski, MBA, as the Assistant Medical Center Director effective May 22, 2022