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Here's new information on the Atlanta VAHCS
The Atlanta VA Health Care System is celebrating National VA Research Week
“Our research enables us to connect Veterans with the latest developments in medical care, supporting their health and well being and advancing excellence and reliability in the VA health system.”
Veteran returns to fishing with assistance from community partnership
The team drove to a nearby lake to join Mr. Carter on his first fishing trip, and his response, “this is better than $1,000.00,” signified the importance of their mission.
Atlanta VAHCS Celebrates Patient Experience Week
“We focus on three goals: improve the overall rating of the health care system; improve overall satisfaction among our Veteran patients, and improve the overall Veteran trust score.”
Atlanta VA Health Care System Celebrates National Volunteer Week 2024
"I get so much out of helping our Veterans and the medical center staff," shared a volunteer.
Celebrating National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week – April 14- 20
"National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week honors laboratory professionals by showcasing their invaluable contributions which directly impact Veteran health care," said Steve Ugbo, Atlanta VAHCS Acting Chief Medical Technologist & Laboratory Manager.
VA Southeast Network now provides 24/7 virtual urgent care services
VA Southeast Network recently announced that as part of VHA’s efforts to deliver virtual care and services to Veterans and ensure ease of contact with providers and support staff, VISN 7 will now operate a 24/7 Clinical Contact Center, making virtual urgent care service more seamless to Veterans.
VA Secretary serves as keynote speaker for VA Regional Office renaming, also announces AVAHCS new director
“I was always stuck by how kind and good natured he was every time I saw him,” said Secretary McDonough. “His highest aspiration was to serve as chairman of the Veteran Affairs Committee.
Atlanta VAHCS Celebrates National Social Work Month
“Atlanta VA social workers are great”, said one Marine Veteran who recently had surgery at the facility. “They work behind the scenes with Veterans and families to ensure they have the resources they need to heal, as well as addressing other needs.”
800+ Veterans participate in PACT Rally
According to Mark Eister, Vice President of Operations for Warrior Alliance 800+ Veterans registered for the event with another 200 -300 attending as walk-ins.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
In honor of Veterans with TBI, the 6th Annual Veterans TBI Retreat was held at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center
