Many changes have been brought along with the new year at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs building located here in Lake Nona. The new year has brought big changes to the board as well as management of the VA medical center in Medical City. Mr. Timothy J. Cooke has recently been appointed as the new director of the V.A. Cooke previously served as director of the … [Read more...]
World’s Largest Annual Wheelchair Event Coming to Orlando This July
July 30 through August 4, the 38th National Veterans Wheelchair Games will be happening at the Orlando Convention Center. Some of the sports that will be held at the Convention Center are powerlifting, table tennis and basketball. Off-site competitions will also be going on throughout the community. An aquatic center in Oviedo will be holding swimming; Boardwalk Bowl … [Read more...]
Angel Tree at the VA
The Angel Tree is meant to support veterans and their families throughout the season of giving. … [Read more...]
Orlando Fisher House at VA Medical Center Lake Nona
Because A Family’s Love Is Good Medicine – this is the motto of the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher House Foundation, established in 1993. A Fisher House is “a home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Medical Centers. I can describe first-hand the truth and power of that statement. As a … [Read more...]