Orlando VA Healthcare System

02/06/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW: LAKE NONA AND VIERA THIS SATURDAY!

The Orlando VA is hosting Saturday drive-thru flu clinics —no appointment needed and stay in your vehicle.

Dates & locations:
• February 7, 2026 — Lake Nona VA Medical Center (9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
• February 7, 2026 — Viera VA Clinic (9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

Outreach and Eligibility & Enrollment staff will be on-site to assist Veterans.

More info: https://ow.ly/hJK350Y0Cy9

02/06/2026

02/05/2026

The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) will host a Black History Month celebration titled “Foundational Black Contributions to the American Society” on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Orlando VA Medical Center, located at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827. The event will bring Veterans, staff, and community members together to honor the lasting impact of Black Americans on the nation’s history, culture, and progress.

This special event will feature music, reflection, celebration, and interactive activities throughout the day, recognizing the foundational contributions of Black leaders, innovators, service members, and trailblazers whose influence continues to shape American society.

The program will begin from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with Songs of Soul in the Crescent Room on the 1st floor near the canteen, setting the tone through music and reflection. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., attendees are invited to a formal celebration in the Auditorium on the 4th floor, followed by games and prizes from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., also in the auditorium.

“Black History Month is an opportunity for us to come together, learn from one another, and honor the generations of Black Americans whose contributions laid the foundation for the freedoms, innovations, and institutions we benefit from today,” said Latricia Salters, Program Support Assistant, Orlando VA Healthcare System. “This celebration is about recognition, unity, and ensuring these stories continue to be shared and celebrated within our VA community.”

The Orlando VA Healthcare System welcomes all Veterans, staff, and visitors to attend and participate in this meaningful observance. Events like this reinforce VA’s commitment to inclusion, respect, and honoring the diverse backgrounds of the Veterans it serves.

Click the link to register for this free event!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/BlackHistoryCelebration

02/04/2026

When U.S. Army Veteran Jose Rivera walked into his first creative arts session at the Orlando VA Medical Center, he was not looking for a hobby. He was looking for a way out of the isolation that had consumed his life for years.

Rivera, who lives with depression and post-traumatic stress, rarely left his home except for church on Sundays.

Music had never been part of his world, and he joked that he had “two left hands.” But after seeing other Veterans smiling and energized after a drum circle session, he decided to take a chance. “I really enjoyed it. It is the greatest thing the VA has done for me,” Rivera said. “It calms me down. It relaxes me. My memory has even gotten better. I never thought music could do something like that to a person, but it does.”

Rivera’s experience is one of many success stories emerging from the Orlando VA Healthcare System’s growing partnership with Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/xWWS50Y8PC2

02/04/2026

HAPPENING TODAY! Join us for a World Cancer Day tabling event on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lake Nona – Clinic side near the Information Desk

For questions you may reach out to: sara.rourke@va.gov, OVAHCS Clinical Dietician.

02/04/2026

HAPPENING TODAY! Join us for a World Cancer Day tabling event on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lake Nona – Clinic side near the Information Desk

World Cancer Day is a global effort to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and mobilize action to address cancer. This year’s theme, “United by Unique,” highlights the powerful truth behind every diagnosis, each Veteran’s cancer journey is personal and deserves compassionate, patient-centered care.

At the Orlando VA, Oncology Services embrace this approach by providing comprehensive, •Veteran-focused care, including:
• Medical and Radiation Oncology
• Nutrition and rehabilitative services
• Whole Health and psychosocial support for Veterans and caregivers

Cancer prevention and care strategies include:
• Early detection
• Enhanced treatments
• Life-saving vaccinations

These advancements are helping Veterans live longer, healthier lives. We honor every Veteran living with or affected by cancer, today and every day.

Stop by, learn more, and connect with our team.

02/04/2026

Our hearts are often working overtime with damage flying under our radar, yet heart disease remains a leading cause of death. It's time to give our hard-working hearts the attention they need to survive. Learning about risks and symptoms of heart disease and what to do about it can empower us to take charge of our health through lifestyle changes.

Join us in Lake Nona and Daytona Beach on February 10th from 9am-12pm to learn about resources to help improve heart health and the many conditions than can affect it. We'll have education from a variety of services, including demonstrations of how to make healthy meals. Make now the time to take your health to heart.

02/03/2026

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is a leading cause of death. Symptoms of a heart attack can look different in women and men. Women are also at greater risk for a stroke than men. Learning about risks and symptoms of heart disease can empower us to take charge of our health through lifestyle changes.

Join us in Viera on February 6th from 10am-12pm to Go Red for women and learn about resources to help improve heart health, including demonstrations of how to make healthy meals. Make now the time to take your health to heart.

02/03/2026

The Orlando VA Medical Center is partnering with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to offer free, in-person tax preparation services for Veterans during the 2026 tax season. The free tax preparation sessions will take place on February 18, March 9, and April 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Orlando VA Medical Center, located at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, Florida 32827.

Services are available by appointment only.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance program and is staffed by IRS-certified volunteers who are trained to help taxpayers accurately prepare and file their federal tax returns. The service is completely free, confidential, and open to taxpayers of all ages.

To learn more and schedule an appointment, click here: https://ow.ly/ahIl50Y8f8o

02/03/2026

Join us for a World Cancer Day tabling event on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lake Nona – Clinic side near the Information Desk

World Cancer Day is a global effort to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and mobilize action to address cancer. This year’s theme, “United by Unique,” highlights the powerful truth behind every diagnosis, each Veteran’s cancer journey is personal and deserves compassionate, patient-centered care.

At the Orlando VA, Oncology Services embrace this approach by providing comprehensive, Veteran-focused care, including:
Medical and Radiation Oncology
Nutrition and rehabilitative services
Whole Health and psychosocial support for Veterans and caregivers

Cancer prevention and care strategies include:
• Early detection
• Enhanced treatments
• Life-saving vaccinations

These advancements are helping Veterans live longer, healthier lives. We honor every Veteran living with or affected by cancer, today and every day.

Stop by, learn more, and connect with our team.

02/02/2026

REMINDER: HAPPENING LAKE NONA AND VIERA THIS SATURDAY!

The Orlando VA is hosting Saturday drive-thru flu clinics —no appointment needed and stay in your vehicle.

Dates & locations:
• February 7, 2026 — Lake Nona VA Medical Center (9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
• February 7, 2026 — Viera VA Clinic (9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

Outreach and Eligibility & Enrollment staff will be on-site to assist Veterans.

More info: https://ow.ly/hJK350Y0Cy9

01/30/2026

REMINDER: HAPPENING TOMORROW AT THE LAKE BALDWIN VA CLINIC!

The Orlando VA is hosting Saturday drive-thru flu clinics —no appointment needed and stay in your vehicle.
Dates & locations:
• Jan. 31, 2026 — Lake Baldwin VA Clinic (9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
• February 7, 2026 — Lake Nona VA Medical Center (9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
• February 7, 2026 — Viera VA Clinic (9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

Outreach and Eligibility & Enrollment staff will be on-site to assist Veterans.

More info: https://ow.ly/hJK350Y0Cy9