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  • June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. It’s a time to recognize and remember that some of the scars that Veterans bear from their Military Service are not visible. PTSD Awareness month is also a time to learn and remember that PTSD Treatment Works.

    Young man walking alone on a busy, blurred city street at night.

  • We have been “Charting the Course” toward adopting the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) for over a year—a process that actually began several years ago, with our initial preparations.

    Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul Lawrence, Acting Director Natasha Watson, and congressman Tom Barrett talk to crowd

  • The Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center Post Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency Program (PB-RNR) is preparing for initial accreditation with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

  • “I like to call it our secret garden,” said Katie Papke, HUD-VASH Social Work Case Manager and Program Coordinator, of the small green space behind the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) clinic at 620 Century in downtown Grand Rapids, MI.

    Katie Papke, HUD-VASH Social Work Case Manager and Program Coordinator tends to a garden in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

  • The 39th National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG), took place in Memphis, Tenn., from May 31 to June 5, 2025, and included Veterans from Southwest Michigan in various events throughout the week.

    Battle Creek VA Medical Center Veterans and staff pose for a photo during the 39th National Veterans Golden Age Games.

  • The week of April 20th – 26th is National Volunteer Week, an annual observance to honor and highlight the dedication and importance of volunteers.

    Volunteer Brenda Novak sitting in an armchair and smiling at the camera

  • March 25th is National Medal of Honor (MoH) Day, which was created to honor the heroism and sacrifice of MoH recipients for the United States, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

    Battle Creek VAMC MoH recipients.

  • From the time they raise their right hands to the time they place their last duty station in the rear-view mirror, our military members are given a manual on how to conduct themselves in any situation.

    Legal Aid Flyer

  • Battle Creek VA Medical Center Police Officer Aaron Trouten was recognized by the Office of the Secretary Defense on January 14th, 2025, as a recipient of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's (ESGR) Patriot Award.

    Battle Creek VA Police Officer, Major Aaron Trouten, receives the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's (ESGR) Patriot Award.

  • 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.