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malcom randall Va medical
Center Patient tower addition
Now open to Veterans
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“Throughout its history, this facility has expanded to meet the needs of our growing veteran population,”
said Thomas Cappello, M.P.H., director of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System.
“What originally started as a VA hospital in 1967 has grown into two medical centers and 11
outpatient clinics. Last year we cared for over 130,000 veterans throughout our system, and of those,
approximately 110,000 received some care here at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center.”
About Flad Architects
Flad Architects (www.flad.com) specializes in the planning and design of innovative facilities for
healthcare, higher education, and science and technology clients. With headquarters in Madison,
Wisconsin, and offices throughout the United States, Flad is a nationally recognized leader in serving the
complex needs of knowledge-based organizations.
About North Florida/South-Georgia Veterans Health Systems
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System consists of two medical centers, three large
multi-specialty outpatient clinics and eight small community-based primary care outpatient clinics.
The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville is a tertiary care facility that is also an active
teaching hospital, with an extensive array of specialty services. The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
combines a full range of patient care services with state-of-the-art technology that is enhanced and
supported through education and research.
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