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Marion VA Health Care System to host Tele-Town Hall

The Marion VA Health Care System will host a Tele-Town Hall on March 25th starting at 6:00 CST.

Image with phone number to call for tele town hall

Healthcare Heroes in Training: Carrie Staggs’ Story at Marion VA

“I met many exceptional medical professionals and that’s when I knew that I wanted to be the person to make a difference in someone’s life.” Advancing with a degree as a nurse practitioner has given Carrie the opportunity to provide the care that she feels each person deserves.

Carrie Staggs, Nurse Practitioner resident for the Marion VA Health Care System

Veteran-led Behavioral Health Council Seeks New Members

“Our main objective is to reduce the number of Veterans that commit suicide by helping connect Veterans with VA’s mental health services,” shares Grayson Giles, Chairman of the Veterans Behavioral Health Council.

(Pictured in this photo: Clinton R. Morgan, Donna Serrett, Mike Borecky, Lorianne Schmider, and Grayson Miles)

Healthcare Heroes in Training: Elizabeth Hardy’s Story at Marion VA

Continuing to highlight our staff and VA’s Health Professions Education Week, we would like to share a more personal experience of one of our healthcare trainees.

Interview Nurse Practitioner resident, Elizabeth Hardy

Marion VA celebrates VA’s Health Professions Education Week 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs celebrates Health Professions Education Week, March 11- 15, by recognizing contributions of VA faculty, health professions trainees, clinical educators, and academic affiliates who work together to care for Veterans.

Pictured here are Nurse Practitioner Residents, Elizabeth Hardy and Carrie Staggs, standing outside of the Primary Care Annex in Marion, Illinois.

Shining Through: The Transformation of Veteran Eric McCormack from Soldier to Award-Winning Glass Artist

We were able to sit down with Eric McCormack, whose glasswork masterpiece “Portals” earned him the prestigious 3rd Place in Applied Art at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. He brought in his artwork to share with his fellow Veterans, as well as words of encouragement.

Shining Through: The Transformation of Veteran Eric McCormack from Soldier to Award-Winning Glass Artist

Marion VA Federal Woman Employee Highlight

Federal Women Employee Special Emphasis Program Manager

Melody Neideffer, DRT/CT Imaging

Salute to Veteran Patients

Smiling, from ear to ear, 93 years young Marine Veteran, Donald W. Doss rolled through the crowd of Veterans and Cosmetology students at the Marion VA’s Salute to Veteran Patients Week event.

In photo from left to right, Danielle Doss, Beverly Johnson, and Donald Doss

Help Us Honor Our Vietnam Veterans!

In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, we would like to invite you to help us honor our Vietnam Veterans by submitting a photo via email of a special Vietnam Veteran in your life. If you are a Vietnam Veteran, we would love to have you submit a photo of yourself as well!

Help Us Honor Our Vietnam Veterans!

Unveiling the Remarkable Impact of Recreation Therapy Month: A Year of Empowering Veterans through Our Program

"We can help many veterans depending on their goals. Whether it's physical, psychological, spiritual, or emotional support, we focus on what is important to the veteran. We determine their goals and priorities in life, and that is where we begin," shares Recreation Therapist Ethan Blumhorst.

A Year of Empowering Veterans through Our Program