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In Preparation For Hurricane Irma, Local VA Facilities Closed Monday

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In preparation for Hurricane Irma, several VA facilities in the North Florida and South Georgia areas will be closed Monday to local veterans.

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System has announced it’s closing 12 facilities Monday.

They include Tallahassee Health Care Center as well as Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Marianna, Valdosta, and Waycross.

Any Primary Care, Specialty and Mental Health appointments made Monday at the Lake City and Malcom Randall VA Medical Center are now cancelled, and patients should be contacted soon.

Officials say any vets unable to obtain their normal pharmacy refills at their local VA facility, can pick up a 14-day supply at any CVS, Walgreens, or Publix until September 15th.

See below for the complete list of closed facilities:

  • Jacksonville OPC (and Jacksonville Southpoint and University)
  • Lecanto CBOC
  • Marianna CBOC
  • Ocala CBOC (and Ocala West Specialty)
  • Palatka CBOC
  • Perry CBOC
  • St. Augustine CBOC
  • St. Marys CBOC
  • Tallahassee HCC
  • The Villages OPC
  • Valdosta CBOC
  • Waycross CBOC

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Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.