News releases
Madison VA Hospital and Clinics news releases and information for the Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
VA Great Lakes Health Care System Announces New Director at Madison VA Hospital: Christine Kleckner
October 10, 2023Daniel 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.
Madison VA Receives Five Stars CMS Quality Ratings
July 26, 2023William 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.
Madison VA Breaks Ground on New Baraboo Clinic
June 15, 2023The 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.
Madison VA Director Enters Retirement After 34 Year VA Career
April 25, 2023The Madison VA Hospital and Clinics announced Tuesday that its director and CEO, John Rohrer, is retiring at the end of April.
Can Statin Medications Help You Live Longer? Madison VA Wants to Know
March 21, 2023The 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.
Madison VA, Janesville Elks taking PACTion to help Vets
December 12, 2022The 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.
Non-Veterans can dispose of unused medications on VA Take Back Days
October 25, 2022Members 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.
Madison VA Receives Highest National Award for Patient Experience
September 07, 2022The 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.
The Madison VA Hospital is Looking for a Few Good Employees
May 31, 2022The 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.
Madison VA Receives 5 Star Rating for Patient Experience
February 04, 2022The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the results of the top-rated hospitals for patient experience and the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital received a 5-star rating.