Orlando VA Healthcare System

05/01/2026

Being physically active can improve your health. Any amount of physical activity is better than none. Work with your health care team to develop a plan to become more physically active.

Learn more: https://www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/Be_Physically_Active.asp

05/01/2026

Today, we gather in solemn remembrance to honor the Veterans who passed away between July and December 2025. Today’s Last Roll Call is a tribute to their dedication, bravery, and unwavering commitment to our Nation.

We are grateful to the families, friends, and staff members who stand with us in remembering these heroes and ensuring their legacy lives on.

Friday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m.
Watch live here: https://youtube.com/live/StdhQ29cb6k?feature=share

Together, we remember them. Never forgotten.

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04/30/2026

Tomorrow, we honor the fallen during the Orlando VA Healthcare System’s Last Roll Call Ceremony. Join us as we remember and pay tribute to the Veterans who passed away over the last year and reflect on their service, sacrifice, and legacy.

Friday, May 1
Watch live here: https://youtube.com/live/StdhQ29cb6k?feature=share

Together, we remember them. Never forgotten.

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04/28/2026

Occupational Therapy Empowers Veterans to Reclaim Their Daily Lives:

For many Veterans, recovery after a stroke, surgery or neurological injury is about more than healing. It is about learning how to return to the daily tasks that make life feel familiar and meaningful again. At the Lake Baldwin VA Clinic, occupational therapy is helping Veterans do exactly that, one milestone at a time.

Observed each April, Occupational Therapy Month recognizes a profession centered on helping people participate in the activities that matter most to them. Whether that means writing, getting dressed, preparing meals, returning to work, or pursuing personal goals, occupational therapists help patients rebuild function, confidence, and independence.
At the Lake Baldwin VA Clinic, that work is changing lives for Veterans like Ronald Beasley and Alicia Malcolm.

Beasley, a retired Navy Captain, came to occupational therapy following a life-altering stroke years ago. He worked tirelessly to relearn basic skills on his own, but knew there was still more progress to be made.

“I had a massive stroke,” Beasley said. “I had to teach myself how to walk, talk and do a lot of things again.” He said occupational therapy has remained an important part of his journey, especially as he continues seeking ways to improve his upper extremity function and maintain his independence. “Don’t give up on yourself,” Beasley said. “Be patient with the process and celebrate the small successes.”

Malcolm, a Marine Veteran, began occupational therapy after undergoing surgery in 2024 to remove a tumor that had been pressing on her brain. After surgery and radiation, she experienced weakness and coordination issues on her right side, making everyday tasks like writing, typing, and tying her shoes difficult. “As an accountant, a teacher and a recruiter, that had a big impact on my day-to-day life,” Malcolm said. She began occupational therapy at the VA in July 2024 and said the progress she has made since then has been life changing.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/A7Ur50YRjk8

04/28/2026

The Orlando VA Healthcare System reminds Veterans that extended weekday hours for urgent care triage services are available at the Lake Baldwin VA Clinic.

The clinic offers expanded hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, providing greater access to care for Veterans who need early-morning or after-work medical attention.

Urgent care services are available for non-life-threatening conditions, including minor cuts, burns, wounds, infections, skin irritations, cold and flu symptoms, and other urgent medical concerns that do not require emergency care.

These extended hours are designed to:
• Improve access to timely care
• Offer flexibility for Veterans with work or family commitments
• Reduce the need to travel to the main Orlando VA Medical Center at Lake Nona for urgent care needs

The urgent care area at the Lake Baldwin VA Clinic is staffed by skilled healthcare professionals focused on delivering efficient, high-quality care in a convenient setting.

Veterans are encouraged to take advantage of these expanded hours when seeking care for urgent, non-emergency medical needs.

For more information about the new urgent care clinic or the services available at the Lake Baldwin VA Clinic, please visit: https://ow.ly/pK5750YRfyV

04/28/2026

Today’s the day! Join us for the Women Veterans Virtual Learning Lounge, an inspiring event designed to empower and connect women who have served.

Discover women-specific VA healthcare services, hear powerful patient stories, and learn how to enroll for care with ease. Don’t miss this chance to see why women veterans are the fastest-growing patient population in VA!

Tonight, April 28 | 6:30–7:30 p.m.
🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/49yerv74

04/24/2026

Not all discharges tell the full story.

If you or someone you know has ever wondered, “Can I upgrade my discharge?” — this is your chance to get real answers from experts.

Join us on April 28 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) at the Orlando VA Lake Nona Campus for a FREE Discharge Upgrade Clinic, in partnership with Community Legal Services. Veterans and former service members can receive one-on-one legal guidance on the discharge upgrade process and what options may be available.

04/24/2026

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.

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.

04/23/2026

Join the Orlando VA Healthcare System as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day.

Read more: https://www.va.gov/orlando-health-care/news-releases/orlando-va-healthcare-system-to-host-memorial-day-ceremony-honoring-fallen-service-members/

Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/iAcZgV5MpMs.

04/22/2026

At the Orlando VA Healthcare System, Whole Health is more than care, it’s a way of life.

This video highlights the powerful stories of our Veterans and the dedicated staff who walk alongside them on their journey to better health and well-being. From finding purpose to improving physical and mental wellness, Whole Health empowers Veterans to take charge of what matters most to them.

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUStYZGl2mc

See how personalized care, compassion, and connection are making a real difference, one Veteran at a time.

04/22/2026

Attention Women Veterans!
You’re invited to an exclusive Women Veterans Virtual Learning Lounge hosted by the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)!

Tuesday, April 28 | 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Discover women-specific VA healthcare services, from menopause management to mental health support. Hear real stories from fellow Veterans and learn how easy it is to enroll for care.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and empower your wellness journey. Space is limited, so register today!
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/49yerv74

04/21/2026

Air Force Veteran Gary Cherry is making history as the first patient to receive cancer treatment through VA’s Close to Me program at the Viera VA Clinic.

This innovative program brings life-saving care closer to home, reducing travel, easing stress, and improving the overall experience for Veterans undergoing treatment.

“I’m just very, very happy with everything I get,” Cherry shared about his care at VA.

This is what it’s all about, delivering world-class care where Veterans need it most.

Read the full story here: https://www.va.gov/orlando-health-care/stories/close-to-home-closer-to-healing-vas-close-to-me-program-expands-cancer-care-in-viera/