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Ten Veterans made the journey from John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit to join our Veterans for the annual White Cane Awareness Walk Tuesday, October 10.

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October is National Physical Therapy Month, recognizing the importance of physical therapy (PT) in healthcare. Physical therapy is a proven treatment method that helps people heal from injuries, disabilities, and health conditions.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI. - Battle Creek Department of Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) hosted a Mental Health Summit at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids location Friday, September 29, 2023.

Local community health care providers participate in a breakout session during the Battle Creek Department of VAMC Mental Health Summit at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids location Friday, September 29, 2023. The theme for this year’s summit was ‘Improving Health Care for Aging Veterans’ and included 12 breakout sessions to provide information specific to older Veterans. (Photo by Patrick Gault)

Over 300 people joined together on a beautiful morning at the Medical Center for the 11th annual Alive and Running VA5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention Awareness on September 16, 2023.

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Battle Creek VA Medical Center participated in a Veteran Stand Down at the Kent County Veterans Services location September 7, 2023, providing assistance to nearly 165 Veterans in the region.

A Veteran signs a flag during a Veteran Stand Down.

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

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The Annual Report is a culminating record of achievements, high points, and features of the past year.

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Lights, fire, and Holiday Cheer!

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The Battle Creek VA Medical Center held the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on its new Benton Harbor VA Outpatient Clinic on October 18, 2022.

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Over 114 attendees processed through our Auditorium (Building 6) with resumes and credentials in hand, and over 50 walked out with job offers.

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