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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.

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.

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. 

The Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) has selected Dr. Derek D. Szafranski, MBA, as the Assistant Medical Center Director effective May 22, 2022

The Orlando VA Health Care System and the Friends of Fisher House Orlando held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil a summer kitchen and garden retreat at the Fisher House today, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The summer kitchen and garden retreat were donated and funded by the Homer N. Allen Charitable Trust.

Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) Director, Mr. Timothy J. Cooke has been presented with the 2021 Presidential Rank Award which recognizes a select group of career members of senior executive service (SES) leaders for their exception performance over an extended period of time.

Virtual Caregiver Summit on May 11, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

A new addition to the in-patient mental health unit at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Orlando, Florida is bringing hopefulness, healing, and recovery to Veterans

“When life gets too crazy, I just go and do my crafts,” said Marine Corps Veteran, Catherine D’Angelo. “Nothing else matters. It really helps me to focus and calm myself.”

Nearly 100 Veterans will be honored April 20-25 for their artistic abilities during the 41st annual National Veterans Creative Arts Festival