Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Coatesville health care community.
Fewer Veterans experiencing homelessness
Fewer Veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania are experiencing homelessness this year thanks to the combined efforts of community organizations following the announcement of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) nationwide goal to house 38,000 homeless Veterans during the 2022 calendar year.
An unexpected conversation
A Chaplain at Coatesville VA Medical Center, who has lived the call for God and country for decades, says he could have never anticipated the phone call he received from the Army Chief of Chaplains, informing him of a once-in-lifetime opportunity.
Tuning into what matters during PTSD recovery
The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Clinical Team (PCT) at Coatesville VA is tracking the recovery of Veterans by using Measurement-Based Care (MBC) practices.
A win for housebound Veterans
Housebound Veterans from the Coatesville VA are learning everyone can be a winner when they combine virtual and in-person health care visits.
Veteran's Food Pantry Opens
A food pantry recently opened its doors at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) to help Veterans who are finding it difficult to maintain adequate food supply for themselves and their families.
Veterans Response Team gathers
Montgomery County law enforcement officers gathered on June 8, for two days of training in Abington, PA in an effort to connect Veterans in crisis to the resources they need.
Care equality top performer
Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) recently received an evaluation of 90 out of 100 and the designation of "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer" in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
Health Protection Levels
Today, the Coatesville VA Medical Center is implementing COVID-19 Health Protection Levels as part of VA’s consistent, nationwide approach for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities to adjust COVID-19 safety protocols locally as needed.
Campus Tree Healthcare Award
Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) has earned the Arbor Day Foundation program’s 2021 Tree Campus Health care facility recognition for the third year in a row.
A letter on the AIR report
I would like to assure your readers, especially Veterans in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties that the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is here to serve you.
