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{{Infobox hospital
| name                 = Naval Hospital Orlando
| name = Naval Hospital Orlando
| org/group            = [[United States Navy]]
| image = <!-- Image of the hospital -->
| location             = [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]
| alt =
| state                 = Florida
| caption =  
| country               = United States
| location = Orlando, Florida
| opened                = 1968
| region =
| closed               = 1995
| state = Florida
| website               =  
| country = United States
| healthcare = Military
| type = Military hospital
| affiliation = United States Navy
| founded = <!-- Date of establishment -->
| closed = <!-- Date of closure, if applicable -->
| website = <!-- URL of the hospital's website -->
}}
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'''Naval Hospital Orlando''' was a former United States Navy hospital located in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1968 when the Navy took over an Air Force facility. The hospital provided medical services to Navy personnel and their families. However, it was closed in 1995 and the facility was transferred to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as the Lake Baldwin VA Clinic.


==References==
'''Naval Hospital Orlando''' was a [[military hospital]] located in [[Orlando, Florida]]. It served as a key medical facility for the [[United States Navy]] and provided healthcare services to military personnel and their families.
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==History==
Naval Hospital Orlando was established to support the growing needs of the military community in the Orlando area. The hospital played a crucial role in providing medical care to [[Navy]] personnel, their families, and [[veterans]]. Over the years, it expanded its services to include a wide range of medical specialties.
 
==Facilities==
The hospital was equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities, including:
 
* [[Emergency department]]
* [[Surgical suites]]
* [[Intensive care unit]]
* [[Radiology department]]
* [[Laboratory services]]
* [[Pharmacy]]
 
==Services==
Naval Hospital Orlando offered a comprehensive range of medical services, including:
 
===Primary Care===
The hospital provided [[primary care]] services to active-duty personnel and their families, focusing on preventive care and health maintenance.
 
===Specialty Care===
Specialty services included:
 
* [[Cardiology]]
* [[Orthopedics]]
* [[Dermatology]]
* [[Pediatrics]]
* [[Obstetrics and gynecology]]
 
===Surgical Services===
The hospital's surgical department was equipped to perform a variety of procedures, from minor surgeries to complex operations.
 
===Emergency Services===
The [[emergency department]] was staffed 24/7 to handle urgent and life-threatening conditions.
 
==Training and Education==
Naval Hospital Orlando was also a center for medical training and education. It hosted various programs for [[medical students]], [[nursing students]], and [[residents]]. The hospital collaborated with local universities to provide hands-on training and clinical experience.
 
==Closure==
Naval Hospital Orlando was eventually closed as part of a realignment of military medical facilities. The closure was part of a broader effort to consolidate resources and improve efficiency within the military healthcare system.
 
==Legacy==
Despite its closure, Naval Hospital Orlando left a lasting impact on the community and the military personnel it served. Many of its staff and former patients remember it as a place of healing and support.
 
==See also==
* [[United States Navy]]
* [[Military medicine]]
* [[List of former United States Navy hospitals]]
 
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[[Category:Healthcare in Orlando, Florida]]
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[[Category:Military hospitals in the United States]]
[[Category:Military hospitals in the United States]]
[[Category:Hospitals established in 1968]]
[[Category:Hospitals in Florida]]
[[Category:1968 establishments in Florida]]
[[Category:United States Navy]]
[[Category:Defunct hospitals in the United States]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Orlando, Florida]]

Latest revision as of 21:29, 1 January 2025

Naval Hospital Orlando
Location Orlando, Florida
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State Florida
Country United States
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Website [ Official website]


Naval Hospital Orlando was a military hospital located in Orlando, Florida. It served as a key medical facility for the United States Navy and provided healthcare services to military personnel and their families.

History[edit]

Naval Hospital Orlando was established to support the growing needs of the military community in the Orlando area. The hospital played a crucial role in providing medical care to Navy personnel, their families, and veterans. Over the years, it expanded its services to include a wide range of medical specialties.

Facilities[edit]

The hospital was equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities, including:

Services[edit]

Naval Hospital Orlando offered a comprehensive range of medical services, including:

Primary Care[edit]

The hospital provided primary care services to active-duty personnel and their families, focusing on preventive care and health maintenance.

Specialty Care[edit]

Specialty services included:

Surgical Services[edit]

The hospital's surgical department was equipped to perform a variety of procedures, from minor surgeries to complex operations.

Emergency Services[edit]

The emergency department was staffed 24/7 to handle urgent and life-threatening conditions.

Training and Education[edit]

Naval Hospital Orlando was also a center for medical training and education. It hosted various programs for medical students, nursing students, and residents. The hospital collaborated with local universities to provide hands-on training and clinical experience.

Closure[edit]

Naval Hospital Orlando was eventually closed as part of a realignment of military medical facilities. The closure was part of a broader effort to consolidate resources and improve efficiency within the military healthcare system.

Legacy[edit]

Despite its closure, Naval Hospital Orlando left a lasting impact on the community and the military personnel it served. Many of its staff and former patients remember it as a place of healing and support.

See also[edit]

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