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  • When every second counts during an overdose emergency, having naloxone nearby can save a life.

    Pharmacist in white coat handing medication to customer.

  • At a recent Baby Safety Shower, expecting Veteran mothers and parents of newborns learned something even more valuable than diapers, car seats, pack-and-plays and other baby essentials: how to save their child's life.

    Woman in red shirt holding baby mannequin in training room.

  • Every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Veterans gather in the dining room across from the cafeteria for the weekly Veterans Coffee Social hosted by our Peer Support team.

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  • The roof was torn open. A tree had crashed through the home. Inside, a Marine Veteran and his wife sat in the dark with no power, no clear plan and little left untouched by the storm.

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  • Congratulations to our DAISY Nurse Leader Award Recipient — Levin Jones, RN, MPH/HCA, NE-BC!

    Man holding an award in front of a banner congratulating Daisy Nurse Leader Honoree.

  • The dining room buzzed with the familiar warmth of a Wednesday morning.

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  • The aroma of fresh ingredients filled the room as Veterans gathered for another Healthy Teaching Kitchen hosted by our Nutrition & Food Service team.

    Four people in scrubs and protective gear pose with recipe ingredients in front of flags.

  • The room filled with applause as names were called, but this was more than a ceremony. It was a powerful reminder that behind every moment of care at the Jackson VA, there are volunteers quietly changing lives.

    Five people stand together holding an award in front of a Veterans Affairs backdrop.

  • In recognition of National Dental Hygienist Week, we’re proud to highlight the dedicated professionals who play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of the Veterans we serve every day.

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  • A Veteran sits in a primary care exam room, talking about more than blood pressure or medications. Stress at home. Trouble sleeping. Feeling overwhelmed. Within minutes, a social worker joins the conversation, helping connect the dots between health and life.

    Two women sit at a table with pamphlets and baskets.