Orlando VA Healthcare System

06/10/2026

06/08/2026

The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) now offers urgent care services at the Daytona Beach VA Clinic, located at 1776 N. Williamson Blvd., providing Veterans with greater access to timely, convenient care close to home.

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers urgent care services for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries that require prompt medical attention but do not warrant an emergency room visit.

Services are available for conditions such as minor cuts, burns, wounds, infections, skin irritations, cold and flu symptoms, and other urgent medical needs. The addition of urgent care services helps ensure Veterans can receive treatment quickly, reducing unnecessary trips to emergency departments and improving overall access to care.

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/qBFz50Z8XJ3

06/05/2026

As temperatures climb across Central Florida, Orlando VA Healthcare System emergency physicians are encouraging Veterans to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses that can quickly become serious during the summer months.

While many people may associate summer heat with inconvenience and discomfort, extreme temperatures can lead to serious medical conditions that send thousands of Americans to emergency departments each year.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/TALf50Z8fg5

06/05/2026

The Family Integrative Recovery Systems Therapy (FIRST) program is hosting a resource fair for Veterans and their family members. The event will showcase resources and services available both within the VA and the local community to support Veterans and their families.

The FIRST program will also offer activities for Veterans, their partners, and children. These activities are designed to promote family connection and encourage intentional time together over the summer. The goal is to improve positive family and parenting interactions and help reduce stress and conflict in Veterans’ family lives.

06/04/2026

Today, the Orlando VA Healthcare System had the privilege of honoring two Veterans during a Final Mile Ceremony, a solemn reminder that no Veteran should ever be forgotten.

Together, we gathered to pay tribute to their service and sacrifice through prayer, reflection, Taps, and the ceremonial folding of the American flag. While these Veterans may not have had loved ones present, they were surrounded by a grateful community committed to ensuring they received the dignity and honor they earned.

A special thank you to the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association for providing the es**rt to Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, and to our chaplain, staff, volunteers, and all who participated in making this tribute possible.

Today, we stood together as family, honoring two heroes on their final journey.

06/04/2026

Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the Orlando VA Healthcare System’s Freedom 250 Celebration & Resource Fair!

Come celebrate our nation’s history and the Veterans who helped shape it.

Learn more: https://www.va.gov/orlando-health-care/news-releases/orlando-va-healthcare-system-celebrates-americas-250th-anniversary-with-freedom-resource-fair/

06/03/2026

Veterans now have access to Robotic Bronchoscopy at the Orlando VA Medical Center. This state-of-the-art procedure can help detect lung cancer and other lung conditions earlier and more accurately.

Hear Dr. Nazia Sultana discuss this exciting advancement on Operation Outreach.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/6RLi_O0Vh_U?si=DXquU_g5V51o9Lj0

06/02/2026

Have you downloaded our Couples Coach App? Couples can improve communication and build trust in their relationship. Try exercises to practice active listening so you can navigate conflict better with your partner. https://mobile.va.gov/app/couples-coach

06/01/2026

Hurricane Season begins June 1. Don’t wait for a tropical storm or hurricane watch to be issued. The best time to prepare is now!

VISN 8 Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Veterans & Families is available to
download and print today to help you and your family stay safe. Other important resources are available here:https://department.va.gov/integrated-service-networks/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/04/V08_AllEmergencyPreparednessDocument.pdf

06/01/2026

For 80 years, VA health care has been shaped by research and informed by Veterans’ experience, setting the foundation for a future of exceptional health care.
Every study and every advancement builds on the one before it—pushing Veteran care forward.