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Read about what's happening in our VA Lebanon health care community.

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

2024 Lebanon VA Medical Center and VA Clinics flu vaccine clinic schedule

In a groundbreaking stride with personalized health care for Veterans, the Lebanon VAMC is leading the VA in a new type of treatment for Veterans suffering from metastatic prostate cancers and neuroendocrine tumors.

Vials of medications.

Checking into an unfamiliar hospital can be an overwhelming task, especially in an era where medical threats are seemingly everywhere. From COVID-19 to MRSA infections, and everything in between, maintaining and understanding infection prevention is an integral aspect of any healthcare organization.

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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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.