Local Features
Keep up-to-date with the latest information about current events in the Durham VA Health Care System. From central to eastern North Carolina, Durham VA Staff members are doing innovative work on behalf of Veterans. Catch stories on the latest research, technology, and human interest stories that concern you, the Veteran. Also, read interesting features on some of the incredible stories of Veterans.
Durham VA is the first VA Health Care System to provide oncology treatments in a Veteran’s home.
Jonathan Heinrich, a former U.S. Army combat medic, never imagined that his path would lead him to become the Durham VA's Physician Assistant of the Year.
Nestled in a quiet corner of Rockingham County, North Carolina, the town of Ruffin could be easily described as a long way from anywhere, which suits U.S. Army Veteran David Riggins just fine.
At 105 years old, Roscoe Lee Joyner has witnessed some of history’s most pivotal moments. America’s boom years of the Roaring 20s, its bust during the Great Depression, and the intense combat of Operation Overlord during World War II.
Veteran Pamela Merritt is a shining example of motivated, dedicated, and determined.
The Durham VA Health Care System installed two ‘Blessing Boxes’ for Veterans in need.
Three years ago, John Mounts was fresh out of a six-year stint in the U.S. Navy and back home with his parents.
The Durham VA Health Care System proudly revealed its first lactation pod for breastfeeding and pumping Veterans and staff.
Employees, Veterans, and their caregivers gathered to celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the Greenville VA Health Care Center. Leaders hosted a Veteran resource fair and held a small celebration to commemorate the milestone.
Durham VA Health Care System conducted the first Renal Denervation procedure in the Veterans Health Administration at the Durham VA Medical Center on December 15, 2023.