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Unhoused female veteran population increased during pandemic
The rates of homeless female veterans have been increasing over the last few years, according to the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center.
VEXAS syndrome is more common than originally believed
With more than 30 years of experience, Albany Stratton VA Medical Center Rheumatologist Dr. Ruben Peredo-Wende says his heart still beats a bit faster with the excitement of a new medical discovery.
Many veterans' mental health issues go untreated
For Army veteran Michele Johnson, it's during breath, body and soul classes at the Albany Stratton VA where she finds peace.
Ground Breaking Research Helps Restore Movement in Severely Injured Patients
For four decades, a group of neurologists now lead by Jonathan Wolpaw have entered the research lab at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center with one goal in mind: ...
Efforts to provide benefits for New York State Veterans
Representative Pat Ryan, who graduated from West Point and served five years in the U.S. Army, and Peter Potter, Director of Public Affairs at Albany’s Stratton VA Medical Center, join JoDee Kenney to discuss efforts to provide benefits for New York State Veterans.
Understanding the COMPACT Act
On January 17, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced any Veteran in suicidal crisis can go to any emergency room to get medical care.
U.S. Sec. Veterans Affairs visits Albany Stratton VA
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The last time the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs came to the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center for an official visit was in 2012.
Experts suggest mask upgrade to combat Omicron
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)- As COVID-19 cases and new variants continue to surge, health experts are encouraging everyone to upgrade their masks.
For VA Hospital, a Day of Celebration As Veterans Beat Back COVID-19
Three veterans were released from the Stratton VA hospital Wednesday, all having recovered from COVID-19.
Gifts Bouquets to VA Hospital
The Enchanted Florist in downtown Albany is showing love to local veterans this Christmas.