Orlando, Fla. — The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) is proud to announce an exciting new initiative designed to empower and inspire our nation’s heroes. Beginning tonight, January 15, 2025, the “Pushing Beyond the Mission: Stories of Inspiration and Motivation” Speaker Series will take place every third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the auditorium on the fourth floor of the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona.

Are you a Veteran looking to inspire others by sharing your journey? This dynamic monthly speaker series, created by Veterans, for Veterans, aims to foster connection, personal growth, and meaningful conversations within the Veteran community.

Each session will feature keynote addresses from Veterans who have transformed challenges into opportunities, offering insights on topics such as:

  • Professional Growth
  • Leadership Development
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • And much more!

Whether you’re interested in telling your story or listening to the experiences of others, “Pushing Beyond the Mission” provides a unique opportunity to connect with fellow service members, network with VA staff and professionals, and spark meaningful dialogue in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Veterans interested in sharing their stories are encouraged to step into the spotlight and make their voices heard. Your experiences can motivate others to achieve greatness and build a stronger community of comradeship and support.

For questions or to learn more about the speaker series, contact the Orlando VA Public Affairs Office at VHAORLPublicAffairs@va.gov.

Join us for an inspiring start to the new year and a chance to push beyond the mission, together.

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About the Orlando VA Healthcare System: Established in 2006, the Orlando VA Healthcare System is one of the leading healthcare systems serving more than 142,000 Veterans in the VA Sunshine Health Care Network. offering health care services at 11 locations serving east central Florida. Recently recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the healthcare system received 5 out of 5 stars in overall hospital quality. The healthcare system has also been given 5-star recognition for patient experience by Becker’s Hospital Review and was awarded the 2024 Patient Safety Program of Excellence designation from the Veterans Health Administration’s National Center for Patient Safety.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Office of Public Affairs
Orlando VA Health Care System
407-840-6967 I vhaorlpublicaffairs@va.gov

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