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

  • Sometimes, when you see 96-year-old Korean War Veteran Guy Pollock at the Robley Rex VA Medical center, it’s because he is coming in for tests or treatment. However, recently it is because Guy is learning Tai Chi!

    Tai Chi class at Robley Rex VA Medical Center

  • Robley Rex VA Medical Center hosted a wonderful group of young volunteers who gave their time and strength on Patriot Day to beautify the Memorial Garden at the East Entrance of the campus.

    Volunteers spread mulch at Robley Rex VA Medical Center

  • A heart-felt “Thank you,” and a willingness to listen to a Veteran who suffered at war and upon returning home, resulted in a Vietnam Veteran finally feeling welcome, and his daughter becoming a Nurse for the VA.

    Home-based care nurse meets with patient

  • The Robley Rex VA Medical Center Facility Telehealth Coordinator, Elizabeth D. Smith, RN, has been recognized for her exceptional dedication and service to Veterans during the transitioning to a new secure log-in for My HealtheVet.

    VA staff helps Veteran login to My HealtheVet

  • The Robley Rex VA Medical Center Pharmacy Department was awarded the PACT Platinum Practice Designation at the medical center in Louisville, Aug. 11.

    Mallory Eley, Pharm.D., meets with a patient to give counseling regarding his medications and answer any questions he may have.

  • The Robley Rex VA Medical Center Town Hall, held at the Southwest Regional Library on July 24, 2025, was attended by 32 Veterans and spouses.

    Veteran speaks with staff from Robley Rex VA Medical Center.

  • Robley Rex VA Medical Center attended this year’s NACVSO Annual Conference, where Dr. Paul Lawrence, Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Dr. Christopher Saslo, Assistant Under Secretary for Health, addressed the more than 800 VSO leaders who attended.

    Deputy Secretary of the VA speaks with Veterans

  • When staff from the Louisville Veterans Health Care System heard that Veterans at the Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center needed to renew their Veteran Health ID Card (VHIC), but didn’t have the means to get to a VA facility, they brought the service to the Veterans.

    A Veteran gets his photo taken for a new VHIC.

  • Veterans, taking care of yourself is vital to taking care of your loved ones. This includes knowing your limits during the festivities for July 4th. Fireworks, crowds, loud noises and more can trigger those who experience combat, violence, explosions, or similar traumatic events.

    Sailors watch fireworks in Yokosuka, Japan, August 8, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Garrett Zopfi)

  • Program helped Veteran realize what's important to him

    Man on a motrocycle