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Madison VA Hospital and Clinics news releases and information for the Veterans, their families, and caregivers.

April 19, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veteran trust in William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital has risen to 94.1% — up from 90.8% in 2018. Additionally, nationwide trust in VA outpatient care has increased to 91.8% — up from 85.6% in 2018.

October 10, 2023

Daniel S. Zomchek, Ph.D., Network Director, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 12, is pleased to announce that Christine Kleckner, has been selected as the new Executive Director, William S. Middleton VA Hospital (Madison VA), Madison, Wisconsin, effective October 8, 2023.

July 26, 2023

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics announced that it received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the first time CMS has included VA facilities in their annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

June 15, 2023

The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics leadership took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new clinic located at 414 State Highway 136, Baraboo, WI 53913, next to Anytime Fitness and across from the BP Gas Station.

April 25, 2023

The Madison VA Hospital and Clinics announced Tuesday that its director and CEO, John Rohrer, is retiring at the end of April.

March 21, 2023

The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital is looking for Veterans at least 75 years old to participate in a research study to learn if statin medications help with living longer and healthier.

December 12, 2022

The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics and Rock County Veterans Service Office are hosting a Health and Benefits Fair for all military Veterans at the Janesville Elks Lodge, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

October 25, 2022

Members of the public can now dispose of expired and unused prescriptions, including controlled substances, at the Madison VA Hospital and Rockford VA Clinic as part of VA Medication Take Back Days.

September 07, 2022

The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital (Madison VA) received the 2021 Veterans Health Administration Overall Best Experience Award today at the VA Customer Experience (CX) Symposium in Washington, D.C. The award is the highest such distinction for VA hospitals in the nation.

May 31, 2022

The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital (Madison VA) will be hosting job fairs at the Madison campus on June 1st for Medical Support Assistants and on June 7th for Nursing staff opportunities.