Florida Veteran Health Heroes

This report is a tribute from the Florida Department of Health to the veterans, active-duty military members, and spouses who double as first responders, physical therapists, nurses, lab technicians, psychologists, dentists, and more.

We call them Florida’s veteran health heroes. Despite taking off their uniforms, they have never stopped serving.

Featuring information about the evolution of military licensure pathways for health care practitioners, the impact the Florida Department of Health has made in streamlining licensure for those who have sacrificed the most, and various military and veteran resources.