Stories | VA Battle Creek Health Care

Veterans, staff, and community members from southwest Michigan gathered at Battle Creek VA Medical Center, in Battle Creek, Michigan, October 15, to celebrate and recognize the hospitals’ 100th anniversary of care to Veterans in the region from when it first opened on October 15, 1924.

Medal of Honor recipient James C. McCloughan delivers remarks during the 100th anniversary ceremony recognizing the centennial milestone.

Staff from Battle Creek’s VA Recreational Therapy Service facilitated a disc golf event for Veterans at the Lakeview Kiwanis Outdoor Center on Saturday, September 7, in Lakeview, Michigan. The activity was designed to be an outdoor hobby that Veterans can incorporate as a fun and creative pastime.

Battle Creek VA Medical Center Recreation Service staff and local Veterans pose for a group photo during a disc golf event.

Getting a flu shot protects you, your family, and your community.

Battle Creek VAMC's Emergency Management Service conducted a series of active threat exercises at the Muskegon VA Clinic Friday, August 30, with the goal to reinforce the abilities of healthcare providers and emergency responders to react in adverse situations, protecting staff and Veterans.

Members of the Muskegon County Sheriff's Department, conduct an active threat simulation at the Muskegon VA Clinic. (Photo by Abraham Essenmacher)

Community Outreach coordinators at VA facilities across the nation are working diligently in local communities and with partners to ensure Veterans know about their benefits and eligibility.

Members of the Battle Creek VA Community Outreach, M2VA, and Veteran Enrollment pose for a photo at an Outreach event. (Photo by Abraham Essenmacher)

Twelve students from local area high schools concluded the 2024 Summer Serve Program at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, following a celebratory luncheon on August 8th.

Local high school student participants of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center Summer Serve Program pose for a group photo.

Battle Creek VA Medical Center’s Recreation Therapy service has partnered with West Michigan Sail and is entering its third season to help provide Veterans with therapeutic sailing activities on Lake Michigan.

U.S. Army Veteran Brandon Akerman, left, steers a 30-foot sailboat with assistance from Captain Lee Price from West Michigan Sail.

Nearly 20 million people in the U.S. live with blindness, low vision, or significant visual impairment. The risk of vision loss increases with age, often due to medical conditions and eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony took place in Muskegon, Michigan, June 21, celebrating Battle Creek VA Medical Center’s newest clinic, improving and expanding services to Veterans who receive VA healthcare in the local community.

Muskegon clinic ribbon cutting ceremony.

Battle Creek VA Medical Center has awarded the 2023 Women of the Year to three recipients in recognition for their dedication and efforts in support of the Veterans they serve, during a presentation on May 28th, 2024.

Battle Creek VA Medical Center 2023 Women of the Year. (Photo by Abraham Essenmacher)