Orlando VA Healthcare System

03/18/2026

03/17/2026

Friends, family, and the whole community play a critical role in su***de prevention. Staying connected to the Veteran in your life can help make it easier to recognize when they might need support.

Learn more about prevention: MentalHealth.VA.gov/su***de_prevention/prevention.

03/12/2026

Army Veterans Luther Stinson and Gregory Baugh faced the same diagnosis, prostate cancer, but at different moments in their journeys. Thanks to advanced care at the Orlando VA Healthcare System, both found a treatment option that required just five targeted radiation sessions.

From early detection to ringing the bell at the end of treatment, their stories highlight how precision medicine and a dedicated care team are helping Veterans move forward with confidence.

Read how this innovative treatment is changing lives for Veterans: https://www.va.gov/orlando-health-care/stories/advanced-radiation-therapy-offers-veterans-a-faster-path-through-prostate-cancer-treatment/

03/12/2026

Eating wisely is important at every stage of life. Learn how to build healthy eating habits to boost your health now and for years to come.

03/09/2026

Today, Veterans received free, trusted tax assistance during the recent AARP Tax-Aide event at the Orlando VA Medical Center. We are grateful to our dedicated AARP volunteers who helped ensure Veterans could file accurately, maximize eligible credits, and feel confident heading into tax season.

Thank you to the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) and everyone who participated and helped make this event a success in support of those who served.

The Orlando VA Medical Center will be hosting one more AARP Tax-Aide event on April 6, which already reached registration capacity.

If you are a Veteran interested in AARP Tax-Aide services, you can find a site near you at https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp-taxaide/locations/ or call 1-888-227-7669 for more information.

03/09/2026

The phone lines at the Lake Baldwin VA Outpatient Clinic are down intermittently. We are currently working to resolve this issue. If you are having issues reaching the clinic, please call the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center toll-free at 1-877-741-3400 or the Orlando VAHCS main phone number at: 407-631-1000.

The VISN 8 CCC includes pharmacy, connection with a scheduler, nurse triage, and virtual visits with a doctor or nurse practitioner via telephone or VA Video Connect.

Employees may also reach out to Lake Baldwin staff members via Teams for assistance.

Note: The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center should not be used for emergency situations. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 10911 from an inside phone line at the clinic or dial 911 from an outside or personal line.

You may also choose to visit your closest emergency room.

Thank you.

03/05/2026

Did you know there’s a dialysis treatment that can be done at home while you sleep?

The Orlando VA Healthcare System recently treated its first inpatient peritoneal dialysis Veteran, expanding kidney care options and preventing Veterans from needing to transfer to outside hospitals.

Just in time for World Kidney Day, learn how this innovative treatment is improving quality of life for Veterans like Marine Corps Veteran Mario Melendez.

Read the story to learn more about this milestone and kidney health tips.

https://ow.ly/F5xE50YpECY

03/05/2026

Yesterday I told the American Legion- it’s a new day at VA. We’re slashing wait times and making it easier for our women Veterans to get the care they need. The mission is simple - Veterans First. Always.

03/03/2026

Veterans, know which benefits are taxable and which are not. Knowing this information can help you accurately file your taxes and avoid unexpected surprises

• Non-taxable VA benefits: disability compensation, pension, health care, grants, and education assistance.
• Taxable: military retirement pay

Stay informed, take action, and make tax season a breeze!
news.va.gov/138085/tax-season-guidance-for-veterans/

Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find out more and report to the appropriate agency at VSAFE.gov or by calling (833) 38V-SAFE.