News releases
News releases for VA Maryland health care.
VA Maryland Health Care System Expands Medical Foster Home Program, Seeks Qualified Caregivers in Cecil County
January 03, 2024The VA Maryland Health Care System is seeking caregivers living within 40 miles of its Perry Point VA Medical Center in Cecil County, Maryland to participate in the VA Medical Foster Home (MFH) Program.
VA Maryland Health Care System Nurse Recognized by Maryland Nurses Association with Outstanding Dissemination of Health Information Award
November 29, 2023The Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) District 2 has selected Siobhan Kirksey, Women Veterans program manager at the VA Maryland Health Care System, with the Outstanding Dissemination of Health Information Award.
VA Maryland Health Care System Illuminates Buildings in Support of Veterans for “Operation Green Light”
October 30, 2023The VA Maryland Health Care System is excited to participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans, illuminating its three inpatient facilities—the Baltimore, Loch Raven and Perry Point VA Medical Centers—in green nightly (November 6-12) to highlight military Veterans and the services available.
American Legion Benedict A. Andrew Post 296 Donates $5,000 To Support Veteran Patients Throughout Maryland
September 25, 2023The American Legion Benedict A. Andrew Post 296 in Queenstown, Md., including the Ladies Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion, recently donated $5,000 to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System to benefit veteran patients throughout the state.
Crisfield American Legion Post 16 Donates $5,000 To Support Veteran Patients Throughout Maryland
September 25, 2023The American Legion Post 16 in Crisfield, Md., recently donated $5,000 to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System to benefit Veteran patients at the Perry Point VA Medical Center.
Opportunity for Direct Enrollment in VA Health Care Ends Soon
September 11, 2023Until 11:59pm local time on September 30, 2023, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between September 11, 2001 and October 1, 2013 are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care.
VA Maryland Health Care System Recognized with Practice Greenhealth – Greenhealth Partner for Change Award
July 25, 2023For the sixth year, Practice Greenhealth has recognized the VA Maryland Health Care System with a national 2023 Greenhealth Partner for Change Award.
VA Maryland Health Care System Names New Medical Director of Infection Control
July 06, 2023The VA Maryland Health Care System has named Dr. Karen “KC” Coffey as the new medical director of Infection Control.
VA Maryland Health Care System Appoints First Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist Throughout the Veterans Health Administration
July 06, 2023The VA Maryland Health Care System has named Mindy Conklin, MRT, RRT-RCP, as its first advanced practice respiratory therapist (APRT).
Susquehanna American Legion Auxiliary Unit 135 Donates $9,000 To Support Veteran Patients Throughout Maryland
May 30, 2023The Susquehanna American Legion Auxiliary Unit 135 recently donated $9,000 to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System to benefit veteran patients throughout the state.