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  • A national survey of internal medicine physicians across the U.S. shows that those working in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system report fewer burdens tied to insurance paperwork, electronic health record (EHR) problems, and work-life balance compared to their peers in non-VA hospitals.

    LTC Charles S. Kettles VAMC

  • The Toledo Vet Center is expanding its reach with a new Community Access Point (CAP) site at the DAV office, located at 141 E. Albert Street in Adrian, Michigan, offering Veterans, service members, and their families easier access to confidential counseling and readjustment services close to home.

    Vet Center flyer, new CAP site at the DAV office in Adrian, MI.

  • Michael Felkey, a Navy Veteran and Transportation Specialist at VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, participated in an innovative program where he was able to combine his dedication to public service with his passion for transforming the way we care for our nation’s Veterans.

  • The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Fisher House, Michigan’s first, reached a five-year milestone on June 1, 2025, having provided free lodging for military and veteran families while their loved ones receive medical care at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center.

    Fisher House at VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System has implemented a new Emergency Ambulance Services (EAS) program designed to support Veterans who need ambulance transport for non-911 reasons such as hospital discharges, interfacility transfers, and scheduled medical appointments.

    Paramedics Luke Rescorla (Left) and Tara Thomas (Middle) alongside Dr. Nathan Louras, EAS Medical Director

  • A new study from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has found that residents in nursing homes frequently carry multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) and often spread during routine medical and social activities, especially those that take place outside of residents' rooms.

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  • An initiative at VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System has significantly cut down on waste and environmental impact while saving costs associated with pulmonary function testing (PFT).

    An inhaler attached to a spacer device

  • Written by: Kristina Eggener, MS, RDN Every March, dietitians take part in National Nutrition Month®. This campaign provides awareness and nutrition education for people to make informed food choices and develop habits to meet their unique needs. The 2025 theme is “Food Connects Us”.

    2025 National Nutrition Month

  • Article written by: Linda Offerle RD, CSR Advanced Practice Renal Dietitian VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center

    kidney month

  • Thank you to all our Veterans who participated in the Women's Clinic Virtual Townhall Thursday, February 13th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. We had 1,145 total attendees and over 100 questions screened.

    front of women's clinic