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Read about what's happening at VA Butler Healthcare System! Have a story to share? Please contact VA Butler's Public Affairs Officer at 878-271-6492.

What matters to you? That is the primary question associated with VA’s Whole Health program.

Dr. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Michele Papakie

It's Whole Health Month!

George Schmidt, Marine Corps Veteran and Wallace Fleming, Army Veteran

Joseph Semanco and Joseph Lofton were two of the approximately 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam Era (November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975).

Vietnam Veterans Joe Lofton and Joe Semanco

Vietnam Veterans and their families continue to be honored and thanked as part of the ongoing Vietnam War Commemoration.

Vietnam Veteran lapel pin

U.S. Air Force Veteran Stacy Colussy has been using VA health care for almost 20 years.

U.S. Air Force Veteran Stacy Colussy

U.S. Air Force Veteran Sherrill Williams competed in the Butler VA’s first ever Creative Arts Competition in the fall.

U.S. Air Force Veteran Sherrill Williams

U.S. Army Veteran Ethel “Evie” Taltoan has experienced many obstacles in her life—dysfunction, trauma, addiction, etc.—Whole Health Coaching is one thing that helps.

U.S. Army Veteran Ethel Taltoan

Holiday traditions and family get-togethers are a source of comfort for many. But the holidays can also act as anniversaries of unpleasant events or remind us of difficult changes that have happened in the last year.

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Clark Webb

Laurel is the primary caregiver for her husband Barry, a U.S. Army Veteran who served as a combat medic in Vietnam. Laurel does not like to call caregiving a “job” and she wants to be the one there for her husband, but she admits it is very difficult, especially at age 74.

U.S. Army Veteran Barry and his wife and caregiver Laurel

A first for the Butler VA Health Care System – a Pharmacy Residency program! The new Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency program at the Butler VA is a 12 month program where residents will train to learn advanced clinical skills to prepare them for future positions.

Ce Jae Scolese and Kaylee McCaffrey, the first two residents of this new program