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Veterans and DC VAMC Staff Come Together for the 14th Annual VA2K Walk & Roll, May 15, 2024

The Washington DC Veteran Affairs Medical Center joined VA Medical Centers across the nation, hosting its 14th Annual VA2K Walk & Roll, May 15, 2024.

VA2K Walk & Roll logo with a collage of 3 photos of DC VAMC staff and Veteran participants riding a cycle, holding the event banner or with food.

Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, offering an opportunity to spotlight the many services provided to Veterans who receive care through the DC VA Medical Center’s Amputee Rehabilitation Program.

Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month April 1 - 30. Three Veterans performing rehab with prosthetics.

Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity

I am Amy Brown, Chief Experience Officer, with the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Veteran patients, caregivers, employees, and community partners are all customers of our comprehensive healthcare system, and it is imperative that we create positive experiences for all through service excellence.

March 2023 Women's History Month: Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Amy Brown, Chief Experience Officer, DC VAMC

Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity

I am Alma Holley, Nurse Manager with the Women’s Health Clinic at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. I am committed to ensuring that care and services for all women Veterans are equal and available because of their dedication to serving our country.

March 2024 Women's History Month -  Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity: Alma Holley, Nurse Manager, Women's Health Clinic

Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity

I am Wanda Rumph, Enrollment Coordinator with the Business Office, Eligibility Team. Over my 36-year career serving Veterans, I have witnessed the Washington DC VA Medical Center enrollment numbers increase, especially among women Veterans.

Women's History Month spotlight on Wanda Rumph

Vision Impairment Service Outpatient Rehabilitation: An Intensive Program

During Low Vision Awareness Month, the DC VA Medical Center’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Team recognizes the inspiring strength of Veterans who experience vision loss at birth or later in life due to battle-related injury.

February Low Vision and Age-related Macular Degeneration (A.M.D.) Awareness Month. VISOR Intensive Program graduation photos

Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity

I am Norma Johnson, EEO Manager of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. I am committed to advocating for and protecting equality and diversity at the Washington DC VA Medical Center.

March 2024 Women's History Month-Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Norma Johnson, EEO Manager Diversity & Inclusion

Black History: A Reflection on Service

Joining the military in 1943, Alyce Dixon was among one of the first African-American women in the Army, serving in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

A Reflection on Service; Black History Month - Alyce Dixon, 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, WWII.  US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Cervical Cancer Prevention: Screening Can Save Your Life

The earlier cancer is detected, the better your chance of surviving -- that is why your DC VA Medical Center Women’s Health Clinic team encourages a cervical cancer screening, pap test, and human papillomavirus (HPV) test and vaccination for women Veterans 21 years and older.

Two women discussing cancer screening

Educate & Vaccinate: Protect Yourself and Others

Protect yourself, your loved ones and others around you by getting a flu shot and the updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Educate and vaccinate: Protect yourself and others