Stories
Madison VA Hospital and Clinics stories about and for Veterans, their families and caregivers.
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.
“Don’t talk about my best friend that way.”
Marine Corps and Army Reserve Veteran Warren Crowell has struggled with worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for years, but the COPD CARE program, developed and implemented at the Madison VA, has allowed him to live life the way he wants.
Army Veteran Brent Hass has a story that makes the best Hollywood thriller seem like a snoozer.
Marine Corps Veteran Connie Wilson has a similar story to others experiencing chronic pain. But, she has truly lived up to the VA program named EMPOWER by partnering with Whole Health to live life to the fullest.
Air Force Veteran Byron Degenhardt has spent much of his retirement a bit different than most, accumulating over 5357 volunteer hours at the Madison VA hospital.
