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VA Jackson health care top stories.

  • 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
  • On Women Veterans Appreciation Day, we pause to honor the trailblazers who broke down barriers and served with unwavering courage. Among them is TaTonja Jones, a Nurse Practitioner in the Rheumatology Clinic at the G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center.

    employee
  • May marks National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the impact of these often-overlooked conditions and the care available to those affected.

    Allergy Clinic staff
  • Women’s Health Services are designed with one clear mission: to provide personalized, comprehensive care that meets the unique needs of every woman who has served.

    Women's Health Services Team
  • Mental health care is more than a service—it’s a commitment to walk alongside Veterans on their journey toward healing, resilience, and self-empowerment.

    veterans crisis line
  • Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) provide essential, life-changing care that helps Veterans overcome challenges with speech, language, cognitive communication, swallowing, and voice.

    three speech pathologists
  • Veterans are finding new ways to take charge of their health—one plate at a time.

    employee preparing kale salad
  • The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, has taken a major step forward in cardiac care by successfully implanting the AVEIR™ DR, the world’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system.

    The Jackson cardiology team