Stories
Madison VA Hospital and Clinics stories and highlights for the Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
Diana Gloria’s military career spanned two decades, during which she deployed multiple times. However, her greatest challenge wasn’t on the battlefield—it was within her own family.
Corrine Albert uses the attention to detail she learned in the Navy combined with her compassionate heart to care for her fellow Veterans as licensed practical nurse (LPN) at the Janesville VA Clinic.
The VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12) held the 2024 Community Mental Health Summit on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Navy Veteran Amy Hensen was supporting herself at 14 and now passes those same life skills on to her fellow Veterans. The journey that fills the gap between the two is one of persistence, patriotism and learning.
Army Veteran Michael Baker hid his sexuality from the world his entire life, but a chance encounter at the Madison VA Hospital changed that forever. Here's excerpts from his My Life, My Story...
Ever saved a life using CPR? How about twice in one week?
Some people give the shirt off their back for friends and family, but Jennifer Vernig went a little further.
About three years ago, I was an old man with a pet poodle parking at the Madison West VA Clinic for my annual checkup. I ensured my dog had water, shade and fresh air during my appointment.
Madison VA has a variety of options to help Veterans quit smoking, and Army Veteran Nicole Thompson knows all about them. This is her journey in her words...
As a retired Veteran and Madison VA employee, Roland “Rollie” Carothers’ perspective on the impact of depression and chronic pain is personal. He hopes he can use his 22 years of experience to help other Veterans.
