Stories

In a follow up from last month’s feel-good story about how the Marion VA, with the help and support of our community partners, were able to provide nearly 550 Thanksgiving boxes to Veterans in need during the holiday. We have an update, and you are going to want to hear this. Here's a quick recap:

Matthew Walton, an Army Veteran and Transportation Assistant with the Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN), has seen the Thanksgiving food box program grow significantly in its six years. This year the program received nearly 550 boxes, at the time of this interview—almost 200 more than needed.

Mental wellness is an internal state of being that is affected by many variables, such as our environment, relationships, and overall health & well-being.

Marion VA Health Care System Executive Director Zachary Sage issues a letter to Veterans on Veterans Day 2024

Navigating a breast cancer diagnosis can be a daunting experience. For one of Marion VA Health Care System's own, the journey was filled with a mix of emotions and challenges. Upon receiving the diagnosis, our employee felt terrified and overwhelmed.

Meet Virgil Barthelemy Jr., an Army veteran with a heart of gold and a knack for crafting walking sticks and canes for his fellow vets. If you were at our recent Stand Down for Veterans, you would have noticed him staged at the front entrance, smiling, and offering a walking stick to every Veteran.

Join us on a journey of connection and innovation as youth volunteers Hannah McNichols and Elliot Burge share the impact of their Virtual Summer Volunteer Program.

Labor Day weekend was filled with kayaking, fishing, grilling, and reconnecting with nature. But mostly, the weekend was about relaxing and enjoying the last days of Summer.

In a heartwarming celebration, the community of Effingham, Illinois, gathered on August 6th, 2023, to commemorate the 100th birthday of Veteran George Mette.

At the Marion VA Health Care System, we're committed to providing the best possible care and support to our Veterans. That's why we're rallying together, bringing experts, advocates, and community members like you under one roof to address an urgent matter: Veteran suicide prevention.