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2023 Flu Clinic Schedule

The VA Lebanon Healthcare System will be offering the flu vaccine at the following times, dates, and locations.

2023 Lebanon VA Medical Center and VA Clinics flu vaccine clinic schedule

New Vascular Procedures available to Veterans in Lebanon

Veterans in need of carotid artery stenosis can now be treated at Lebanon VAMC. On February 28, 2023, Lebanon’s vascular surgery team completed their first two Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedures.

Photo of part of the vascular surgery team involved in the first TCAR procedure

2022 Flu Clinic Schedule

Getting a flu shot is always a good idea. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more important. If you aren’t worried about yourself, getting a flu shot can keep you from spreading it to others who are at high risk of severe illness like children under 2 or adults over 65.

2022 Lebanon VA Medical Center and VA Clinics flu vaccine clinic schedule

Be Vigilant of PACT Act Scams

The PACT Act was signed into law, bringing new opportunities for expanded health care, benefits, and fraud to Veterans. Stay safe against new scams by protecting yourself with these tips.

Desktop computer, laptop, and mobile app with security alerts

Car show brings joy to Veteran in hospice

United States Air Force Veteran, Jerry Loeb is known as a proud patriot, a fierce competitor, a loyal friend, a no-nonsense leader, a gifted mechanic, and a naturally talented race car driver.

Cars, both old and new, circle Lebanon VAMC to honor a Veteran.

988 = life saver

Starting July 16, Veterans experiencing a mental health crisis can now reach the Veterans' Crisis Line with a new, easy-to-remember phone number - dial 988 and press 1.

988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Lebanon VAMC Celebrates 50 Years of Love with Bill and Grace Smith

Retired Green Beret, Army ranger and paratrooper, Lt. Colonel Bill Smith married his wife, Grace, 50 years ago on April 1, in Suedberg Church of God in PA. This year, VA staff and residents celebrated their monumental achievement on Friday, April 1 with a celebration of their love and service.

Bill and Grace Smith celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in the Lebanon VAMC Community Living Center.

COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster Shots get updated guidance for Lebanon VAMC

Data continue to show the importance of vaccination and booster doses to protect individuals from becoming infected and stave off severe outcomes of COVID-19.

Vials of COVID-19 vaccine

The Fire Still Burns

Time travel is possible! Employees from the hospice unit at Lebanon VA Medical Center in South Central Pennsylvania can verify it.

US Army Veteran and retired Lancaster Fire Department firefighter, Lyle Schaller, was all smiles when hospice staff coordinated a trip back in time for him.

Veteran with MS completes Ironman, credits VA care

Stephen Glaus proudly served in 2011with the U.S. Army military intelligence in Iraq supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. After his service, he landed his ‘dream job’ as a drone operator with a private company. While on a business trip in 2018 to Japan his foot suddenly went numb.

Stephen Glaus, Army Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, was able to complete an Ironman with the mentorship of a chiropractor, Kevin Long at Lebanon VA Medical Center.