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One Marine Corps Veteran strongly believes that caring for our men and women who served in the U.S. military is something the Atlanta VA Health Care System’s Audiology staff prioritizes every single day.
Atlanta VA Health Care System Veterans will join thousands of people across the country in observing National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is observed annually in the United States on Dec. 7, and honors the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed.
“In my darkest days, Dr. Geisel pushed me,” said Climmie Cooper-Lewis, a 42-year-old U.S. Air Force Veteran who lives in Dallas, Georgia, who struggles with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, a back injury, and effects from digestive and reproductive surgeries.
Approximately 800 individuals participated in a virtual active shooter tabletop training drill at the Atlanta VA Health Care System on Nov 21.
Atlanta VA Health Care System Veterans are joining thousands of people across the country in the Great American Smokeout on Nov 21 as an opportunity to encourage smokers to decide to stop smoking for one day in the hope of quitting tobacco products for life.
The Atlanta VA Health Care System Summer Program for Advancing Research Knowledge (SPARK) is a ten-week paid research summer experience exposing students to VA research.
On a bright October morning, Emma Jean Evans welcomed friends and family to her cozy home, ready to celebrate a remarkable milestone—her 101st birthday. Surrounded by balloons and laughter, the beloved matriarch reminisced about a life steeped in love, service, and the joy of music.
“I know this is a cold call, and I’m not trying to extend your car warranty. I just want to let you know about the PACT Act,” says Mike Boyd to break the ice with his fellow Veterans. He works at VA Atlanta Health Care System as a PACT Act and Social Work Toxic Exposure Screening (TES) Navigator.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Veterans, families, and employees were invited to learn more about lung cancer screening at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center.
A group of Atlanta VA Health Care System nurse practitioners noticed the organization had a high 30-day readmission rate for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at 19.3%.
