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VA Orlando health care top stories.

  • For over four decades, the Great American Smokeout, hosted by the American Cancer Society every third Thursday of November, has been a rallying point for those seeking freedom from tobacco's grasp.

    Pictured in photo: Air Force Veteran Mark Dunbar

  • In the heart of Orlando, Florida, where sunshine and palm trees paint a picture of tranquility, there exists a place that holds the stories of courage, resilience, and recovery.

    Pictured in photo: Michelson Joseph, Marine Corps Veteran at the OVAHCS Domiciliary.

  • In a remarkable display of collaboration and innovation, the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) played host to a groundbreaking event: TEDx talks specially curated for VA employees by VA employees from VA Central Office and around the country.

    Pictured in photo: The 2023 TEDx presenters and curators.

  • The need for health care doesn’t stop just because it’s 5:00 p.m., the weekend, or a holiday. In fact, the busiest time for both urgent care clinics and emergency rooms is early afternoon and evening hours.

    VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center hired two nocturnists, or physicians who work overnight, to truly become the 24/7/365 virtual urgent care service leaders aspired it to be.

  • As we approach the Fourth of July, a day that symbolizes the birth of a Nation and celebrates the values of freedom and independence, it is essential to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices and unwavering commitment of our nation's Veterans.

    Happy 4th of July

  • In a world where physical wounds are often visible and readily addressed, the invisible scars left by trauma can haunt the lives of those affected, often going unnoticed by society.

    Dr. Laura Meyers and Army Veteran Adriana Taylor discuss PTSD treatment options.

  • April is whole health month. According to Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD), Andrea Gison at the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) staff are encouraged to participate and enjoy whole health activities on their inpatient unit.

    Pictured in photo: Medical Inpatient Unit Employees recharging with Whole Health activities.

  • As a VA employee, Chief Wellbeing Officer (CWO) for the Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS), Dr. Myriam Garzon serves as a clinician advocate who provides organizational strategy to improve clinician well-being and assists in mitigating burnout.

    Dr. Derek Szafranski, Acting OVAHCS Associate Director encourages staff to utilize important employee wellness resources to help with reducing burnout and improving resiliency.

  • For License Clinical Social Worker Larry D. Johns, working with Veterans is a personal connection.

    LCSW Larry D. Johns and Army Veteran Rosalind Jackson pouring paint during an art therapy group session at the OVAHCS Domiciliary.

  • The Orlando VA Health Care System’s (OVAHCS) somatic treatment program is a new initiative that focuses on treating treatment-resistant mental health disorders using non-pharmacological techniques such as Electroconvulsive Therapy and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

    Army Veteran, Kurt Williams