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Veterans may be impacted by Non-VA construction near the CLAYTON CLINIC. Construction may be blocking the entrance off of Hwy US 70 business.  Clinic may be accessed from the rear entrance off Atkinson St and S. Moore Street (S. Moore St can be accessed from US70 business at the traffic light).

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.

Durham VA Oncology Nurse, as part of the Durham VA’s new home infusion therapy program.

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.

Left side of image man in black scrubs posing in a hospital hallway. Right a soldier in fatigues in a field conducting military operations.

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.

U.S. Army Veteran David Riggins poses for a photograph in the HEAL Wagon.

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.

Left: A soldier with a young girl on a tricycle. Right: Four adults around a man in a cap.

Veteran Pamela Merritt is a shining example of motivated, dedicated, and determined.

Pamela Merritt (right) with daughter Shamika White (left) before and after she lost 150 pounds since starting the MOVE!

The Durham VA Health Care System installed two ‘Blessing Boxes’ for Veterans in need.

Ribbon cutting during the unveiling of the Blessing Boxes

Three years ago, John Mounts was fresh out of a six-year stint in the U.S. Navy and back home with his parents.

John Mounts (left), U.S. Navy Veteran, and resident of the Veteran Life Center (VLC), speaks to Durham VA Whole Health Partner, Daryl Macaluso .

The Durham VA Health Care System proudly revealed its first lactation pod for breastfeeding and pumping Veterans and staff.

First lactation pod at the Greenville HCC, designed to give nursing mothers a private and convenient place to breastfeed and pump.

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.

Sarah Fredrickson, Assistant Director for the Durham VA Health Care System and Administrator for the Greenville VA HCC.

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.

Dr. Gutierrez, Dr. Swaminathan, and Kendra Berg RN, mark a milestone with the successful performance of the first renal denervation procedure.