In addition to adding beds in Lake City by renovating existing space, the Department of Veterans Affairs is in the planning phase of a 230-bed addition at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville.

Former VA doctor says system in Northeast Florida facilities breeds laziness and mediocrity Relaxed pace by comparison. Clifford Davis.

Florida Files Lawsuit Against VA For Access To Hospitals. June 5, 2014 / 6:23 PM EDT / CBS Miami ... Lake City, Gainesville and Tampa in April and returned to the Gainesville hospital in May.