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Here's new information on the Atlanta VAHCS

  • On March 25, 2026, The Morehouse School of Medicine and the Atlanta VA Health Care System announced a new nursing academic practice partnership designed to enhance the clinical education of students in the medical school’s Graduate Education in Nursing (GENIE) program.

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  • The Atlanta VA Health Care System is making a powerful impact in the fight against hepatitis C, with 1,804 Veterans now cured of the virus, an achievement that underscores the facility’s leadership in screening, treatment, and Veteran-centered care.

    Group of female doctors and nurses in lab coats.

  • On March 13, 2026, the Atlanta VA Health Care System continued strengthening its ties with the local community when Mark Vernon, Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation (CVNR) Neuroimaging Core Manager, visited The Lovett School to speak with students.

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  • In recognition of Women's History Month, the Atlanta VA Health Care System is highlighting the vital role of its Women Veterans Program and the thousands of women who have served our nation and now receive care through the system.

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  • The Atlanta VA Health Care System is transforming how Veterans recover from heart disease through its innovative Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (HBCR) program, bringing high-quality, evidence-based care directly into Veterans’ homes.

    Dr. Amit Shah, Navy Veteran Stephen Novell, and registered kinesiotherapist Shaquana Jones discuss how the Atlanta VAHCS Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation program provides high-quality care

  • The Atlanta VA Healthcare System is celebrating National Social Work Month this March 2026, embracing the theme “Social Work: Uplift. Defend. Transform.”

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  • The week of March 1-7 is designated Dental Assistant Recognition Week by the American Dental Assistants Association.

    Graphic for Dental Assistant Appreciation Week, March 1-7, 2026.

  • The Atlanta VA Health Care System reached an exciting milestone on Feb 26 by providing its first-ever pair of Xander Glasses, innovative live captioning glasses designed for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss, to a Veteran, opening new doors for communication and connection.

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  • The Atlanta VA Health Care System teamed up with the PGA TOUR Superstore to host a special golf simulation event for Veterans on February 23 at the Atlanta VAHCS Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center.

    Navy Veteran Traci Williams practices her swing at golf simulation event.

  • The Atlanta VA Health Care System is joining facilities and organizations nationwide to celebrate National Engineers Week (Feb 22-28), a dedicated time to recognize and honor the vital contributions of engineers who help keep our health care operations running safely and smoothly.