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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.

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.

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 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.