Stories | VA Orlando Health Care

OVAHCS Works to Recover from Hurricane Ian

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, staff at the Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) are pulling together to overcome challenges that have been brought on by the storm.

OVAHCS Staff making preparations to facilities prior to Hurricane Ian’s strike on Central Florida.

Orlando VA Medical Center’s Patient Ambassador program works to exceed Veteran’s expectations

The Patient Ambassador program at the Orlando VA Medical Center (Orlando VAMC) in Lake Nona, Orlando Florida plays an important role assisting Veterans in need, explains U.S. Army Veteran Reinaldo Gonzalez.

Pictured in photo: Patient Ambassador, Rudi Heinrich takes U.S. Army Veteran patient, Reinaldo Gonzalez to physical therapy appointment at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Orlando Florida.

Local Veterans bring home gold, silver, and bronze medals from this year’s 41st National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Five Veterans who receive their health care from the Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) recently brought home gold, silver, and bronze medals from the 41st National Veterans Wheelchair Games held in Tempe Arizona.

OVAHCS Pilots Fitbit Innovation to Benefit Employees

By Melanie L. Thomas, MBA, Acting Public Affairs Officer Orlando VA Health Care System

Pictured in photo from left to right: Kim Bielicki, innovation program manager, and Candace McNulty, float pool nurse manager and float pool staff - Sara Parlier, RN, and Jiany Hidalgo, RN

Veterans Heal Through Art

Veterans have said how this creative arts program makes it easier to open up, affords an opportunity to talk to others with similar issues, and helps to generate conversations while also educating others.