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Read about what's happening in our VA Cincinnati health care community.

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center (VAMC) announced that it received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the first time CMS has included VA facilities in their annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

CMS 5-star rating

Two Veterans who receive care at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (VAMC) placed first and third at the National Veterans Creative Arts (NVCA) competition in April.

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One of our Whole Health volunteers, George Maurer, was featured by the National Whole Health Office and really speaks to the power of group-based wellness offerings.

The safety of our Veteran community and staff remains our top priority, and we must continue to take all necessary precautions to protect ourselves and each other.

Masking Guidlines

Veterans Affairs will begin enforcing the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS) 30-Day Timely Filing Rule again starting June 9, after a three-year hiatus. Veterans have until June 8 to file any travel claims for appointments that have occurred since March 20, 2020.

Travel Flyer

June is considered a month dedicated to recognizing the contributions, histories, and rights of the LGBTQ community across the globe. It is a time where we celebrate their diversity, promote inclusivity, and embrace difference.

June

Gilbert ‘Sandy’ Saupe is a hometown hero. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Sandy was called to duty at 18 years old. He served for three years in the U.S. Army; thirteen months of which were served in Vietnam.

Sandy Saupe

The Cincinnati Million Veteran Program enrolled it’s 10,000 participant on May 10, 2023!

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Older adult Veterans and Veterans with disabilities are finding a new place to call home with the implementation of the Cincinnati VA Medical Center Medical Foster Home Program in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Foster Home

Health care providers in the Cincinnati VA Medical Center’s (VAMC) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)/Polytrauma clinic are working to increase awareness about TBIs in Veterans.

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