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Read about what's happening in our VA Louisville health care community.
The VA is open to serve our Veterans
A Government Shutdown will NOT affect Veteran care.
Veterans on-site at Louisville's new VA hospital working to ensure it's completed on time
Doug Hayes is one of 350 people who work every day on the new $930 million Veterans Affairs Medical Center site in eastern Jefferson County.
Veteran Flu Clinics Start Monday, September 11th
Veterans can get a FREE flu shot at the Louisville VA Drive-Thru clinic.
Louisville's new VA hospital already bringing economic growth despite traffic headaches
There's still more than two years to go until construction is finished on the new $840 million Veterans Affairs hospital in east Louisville, but its impacts are already being felt by nearby businesses and traffic.
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR SALUTES MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
On Sunday, August 20th, active military and veterans, as well as their families, can attend the fair for free.
Run For the Wall Riders Visit with Louisville Patients and Staff
The Robley Rex VA Medical Center welcomed nearly 300 motorcyclists on Wednesday as part of Run For the Wall's annual journey to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
2022 National Research Week
This week marks the 97th anniversary of VA Research and is being celebrated as National Research Week across the country. VA research is often the channel for new technologies to be introduced, federally approved, and brought to the global mainstream clinical environment. VA researchers are part of the innovative teams that developed effective treatments for tuberculosis, invented the CAT scan,
Quick Actions of Geriatrics and Extended Care Team Save Veteran’s Life
LOUISVILLE, KY - While awaiting assessment for Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) eligibility, the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) team received a call from a Veteran reporting that he needed assistance.
VA No Longer Requires Fasting for Most Blood Tests
Beginning April 17, 2023, the VA will no longer require fasting for most blood tests.
Louisville VA Health Care System Launches Monthly PACT Act Information Meetings
LOUISVILLE, KY – The Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) staff joined the VFW Post 1170 on Thursday night to host a public Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (better known as the PACT Act) Information Meeting for Veterans, spouses and caregivers.
