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VA Jackson health care top stories.

  • On July 23, 2025, Azanda Noye-Gray of the GV (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center showed extraordinary poise and professionalism when faced with an unexpected situation.

    Azanda
  • A new collaboration between the G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center and Mississippi College is creating real-world opportunities for aspiring counselors—and opening more doors for veterans to access timely mental health care.

    medical student
  • For Jacob Robertson, athleticism is more than medals—it’s a mindset.

    Jacob Robertson at the 2025 NVWG
  • Two local Veterans from the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center’s Recreation Therapy Outpatient Program took part in the 2025 Dash ‘N Splash Race for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury, held June 28 in Jackson, Mississippi.

    Dash and splash participants
  • For many Americans, the Fourth of July is a time for celebration—cookouts, fireworks, and a shared sense of national pride. But for some Veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this patriotic holiday can be filled with distress, not delight.

    fireworks
  • Sweet, hydrating, and full of nutrients—melon is one of the most powerful (and underrated) fruits of the season.

    Mint Salad
  • National Nursing Assistants Week is a time to honor the dedication, compassion, and essential role CNAs play in patient care.

    CNA week
  • On January 2, 2025, the G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center introduced a new tool designed to enhance patient care and promote smarter prescription practices: PARK a Prescription.

    medication bottles
  • Creating a safe environment for Veterans goes beyond procedures and checklists — it requires a culture where every staff member is engaged, observant, and empowered to act.

    employees conducting simulation with a mock patient
  • From May 31 to June 5, 2025, Memphis, Tennessee, was the vibrant setting for the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games.

    Golden Age Games