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Get the latest news from Lebanon-area medical centers and clinics. For more information about Lebanon health care, contact our Public Affairs Office at 717-228-6079.

Lebanon VA Medical Center announces COVD-19 vaccine available for all Veterans, their spouses and/or their caregivers

April 05, 2021

Lebanon VA Medical Center announced that the Saving Lives Act expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to include: all Veterans, spouses of Veterans, a widow/widower of a Veteran and eligible caregivers including a family member.

Lebanon VA Medical Center announces COVD-19 vaccine now available to all eligible Veterans enrolled in VA health care

March 15, 2021

All eligible South-Central Pennsylvania Veterans enrolled in VA health care may now receive their COVID-19 vaccine from Lebanon VA Medical Center regardless of their age or previously considered medical conditions for vaccine priority.

Lebanon VA Medical Center announces stakeholder listening sessions

March 05, 2021

The Lebanon VA Medical announced today that it will hold a virtual listening session with stakeholders March 19 to hear from Veterans and the communities VA serves.

Lebanon VAMC administers 6,500 COVID-19 doses

February 04, 2021

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Lebanon VA Medical Center (Lebanon VAMC) announced that it has administered over 6,500 COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans and VA healthcare workers.

Lebanon VAMC begins scheduling COVID-19 vaccine distribution for Veterans 75 or older

December 30, 2020

Lebanon VA Medical Center (VAMC) announced it will begin scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for Veterans aged 75 years and older this week. All Veterans, regardless of their age or priority group, may indicate their interest in receiving the COVID vaccine on the VA’s Stay Informed page.

Lebanon VAMC hires new associate director/chief operating officer

December 28, 2020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that following a national search, Jaconda Lightburn, Ph.D., has been appointed as the associate director/chief operating officer at Lebanon VA Medical Center effective January 17, 2021.

Lebanon VAMC begins COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution with Moderna

December 21, 2020

Lebanon VA Medical Center (VAMC) will begin COVID-19 vaccination with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine today following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization for this vaccine.

Lebanon VAMC opens new sterile processing service facility

November 17, 2020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Lebanon VA Medical Center (VAMC) held a ribbon cutting for its new Sterile Processing Service (SPS) facility Nov. 16.

Lebanon VA Associate Director Assumes Leadership Role at Coatesville VA

October 07, 2020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Lebanon VA Medical Center (VAMC) announced that its Associate Director, Jeffrey A. Beiler II, has been selected to be the Director of the Coatesville VA Medical Center effective October 11, 2020.

Lebanon VAMC opens new Pain Procedure Clinic

September 01, 2020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Lebanon VA Medical Center (VAMC) announced the opening of its new Pain Procedure Clinic Monday, August 31.