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News releases

News releases for VA Maryland health care.

  • June 5, 2025

    The American Legion Benedict A. Andrew Post 296 in Queenstown, Md., including the Ladies Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion, recently donated $16,000 to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System for the benefit of veteran patients throughout the state.

  • June 5, 2025

    The American Legion Department of Maryland recently donated $7,000 to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System to benefit veteran patients throughout the state.

  • May 22, 2025

    The VA Maryland Health Care System, which, employs approximately 697 registered nurses and more than 110 licensed practical nurses in all professional levels and specialties, honored nurses this year and recognized their excellence during National Nurses Week, May 6 -12.

  • May 14, 2025

    Jonathan R. Eckman, P.E., director of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System, is this year’s recipient of the American Veterans (AMVETS) 38th Annual PNC A. Leo Anderson Memorial Free State Award of Excellence.

  • April 25, 2025

    The Harry White Wilmer American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 in La Plata, Md., recently donated $5,000 to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System for the benefit of veteran patients throughout the state.

  • November 26, 2024

    During GivingTuesday, December 3, the VA Maryland Health Care System encourages the community to help support local veterans through charitable donations or volunteer opportunities.

  • July 18, 2024

    The American Legion Dorchester Post 91 in Cambridge, Md., recently donated $42,000 to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System to benefit veteran patients throughout the state.

  • June 27, 2024

    The American Legion Department of Maryland and the American Legion Department of Maryland Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission recently donated $5,000 to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System to benefit veteran patients throughout the state.

  • May 30, 2024

    The Association of VA Surgeons (AVAS) an independent, non-profit organization, has recently recognized Dr. Brajesh Lal, chief of Vascular Surgery at the Baltimore VAMC and professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Maryland with the 2024 Distinguished Service Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • May 1, 2024

    Lawrence Racsa, a VA Maryland Health Care System critical care nurse, has achieved national recognition for being named a recipient of the 2024 VA Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing.