Stories

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Atlanta VA Health Care System’s Gero/Neuro/Health Mental Health team has become the first all-mental health outpatient team in the nation to be officially designated as Age-Friendly by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).

This program is used to reduce hospital stays, hospital admissions, ER visits, as well as clinic visits.

As Assistance Dog Week is observed from August 10–16, one Atlanta VA Health Care System Veteran hopes to shine a spotlight on the life-changing impact of service dogs in the lives of Veterans.

Purple Heart Day, observed annually on August 7, is a significant commemoration for two Veterans at the Atlanta VA Health Care System.

August 4 marks the 235th anniversary of the founding of the United States Coast Guard—one of the nation’s oldest continuous seagoing services.

As countries prepare to mark the 110th anniversary of the start of World War I on July 28, a group of Atlanta VA Health Care System Veterans gathered to reflect on the war that was meant to end all wars—and why its legacy still resonates today.

As the nation prepares to mark the anniversary of the founding of the VA on July 21, 1930, Veterans in the Atlanta metro area are taking time to reflect on the impact the agency has had on their lives and on generations of those who have served.

Local Veterans are giving high marks to Kai Mentzer, Executive Director of the Atlanta VA Health Care System, for bringing a new level of visibility, accountability, and responsiveness to the organization.

Last week, we proudly witnessed the matriculation of our pharmacy residency graduates—a moment marked not only by accomplishment but by the deep bonds forged through a year of learning, resilience, and compassionate care.

“Brothers After War” poignantly illustrates the challenges many Veterans face during their transition from military service, a life they’ve known for years to a journey filled with uncertainty.