Orlando VA
Medical Center Update

News & Announcements

The Orlando VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) is changing its tobacco policy along with all other VA medical centers across the country to further our commitment to you. The new change is to provide a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, vendors, volunteers and contractors. Beginning October 1, 2019, smoking will no longer be permitted on VA property for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors. This policy covers all smoking material including, but not limited to:

• Cigarettes
• Cigars
• Pipes
• any other combustion of tobacco
• non-Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including but not limited to electronic or e-cigarettes, vape pens, or e-cigars

Patients, visitors, vendors, volunteers and contractors are strongly encouraged to leave all smoking materials at home. To reduce the risk of ignition near oxygen or other flammable gases used in our facility, some areas may require materials to be stored during their visit.

We are here to support you. Get started today! If you are a Veteran receiving care and are thinking of quitting smoking, talk to your primary care team or call 1-877-741-3400 to schedule an appointment.

Thank you for your service and for choosing VA.