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Beckley VAMC Barber Helps Bring a Smile to Army Veteran

Vicky Whiteman would do anything to see her dad smile.

Mr. Belcher smiling after his hair cut

Beckley VAMC Welcomes First Gynecologist, Enhances Health Care for Women Veterans

Dr. Roy Wolfe recently joined the Beckley VA Medical Center as the Women’s Health Program Medical Director and as the only gynecologist on staff.

Beckley VAMC Dr. Roy Wolfe poses by a sign

Local Veteran Shares Moving Patient Experience at Beckley VAMC

Beckley, W.Va. -- Retired Colonel Chris Selvey knows a thing or two about service and professionalism after being in the Army for 28 years.

Portrait of retired Army Colonel Chris Selvey

Beckley VAMC Chaplain Services Provide Spiritual Care During All Seasons

Spiritual health at Beckley VA Medical Center is shepherded by a dynamic duo that makes up the Chaplin Services – Chaplains Mark Iobst and Paul Bricker.

Chaplain Paul Bricker and Chaplain Mark Iobst

Nursing Student Reflects on Her Time Training at Beckley VAMC

Beckley, W.Va. — Madison Lilly was one of 29 students who spent eight weeks receiving first-hand experience during a clinical rotation at the Beckley VA Medical Center.

MyPlate project presentation

West Virginia Gold Star Mothers Decorate Honor & Remember Tree

A group of special West Virginia women carefully gathered at the Beckley VA Medical Center to decorate a significant tree, one meant to honor and remember their sons and daughters who lost their lives while serving in the United States military.

Gold Star Mother Tree 2021

She Fights On: Beckley VAMC RN Shares Breast Cancer Survivor Story & Mission

It was a fluke. In 2013 RN Sherri Burleson felt something unusual while showering. It was a sizeable lump in her breast. Sherri quickly sought medical care, first getting an ultrasound and then a biopsy, which confirmed it was cancer.

Sherri Burleson and her daughter at the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk