Stories

For Marine Veteran Jeremy Hernandez, 48, having to constantly ask his wife, children, and colleagues to repeat themselves felt stressful and created tension as it became increasingly clear he was struggling to hear.

Led by an interprofessional team of clinicians (MD/PhD, DPT, PhD/RD), our VA SUMMER program in Baltimore is focused on introducing skills of data science in the context of health problems impacting older adults, especially Veterans, in terms of rehabilitation and whole health approaches.

Every year, VA sponsors the National Veterans Golden Age Games, which gives senior Veterans (55 years or older) the opportunity to compete in events such as swimming, cycling, bowling and air rifles.

Approximately 200 Veterans and their family members visited the Perry Point VA Medical Center, a division of the VA Maryland Health Care System, on Wednesday, December 14, to learn about the PACT Act and expanded eligibility for VA health care and benefits.

Strokes are medical emergencies that can happen suddenly at any time. Within seconds, blocked blood flow to the brain causes a rapid onset of symptoms that—without fast treatment—can lead to permanent disability and even death.

Social workers Alexus Johnson and Ray Woodson who work in the Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) at the Baltimore VA Annex, spend eight hours a day, two days a week every week canvassing homeless encampments looking for Veterans experiencing homelessness.

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA benefits and health care for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. It is one of the largest expansions in VA’s history and could impact generations of Veterans and their survivors.

The VA Maryland Health Care System is holding a Walk-In COVID-19 Booster & Flu Shot Clinic at the Baltimore VA Medical Center at 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 for enrolled Veteran patients.

Dear Veteran:

Each year, there are hundreds of veterans that will spend their holidays at one of three medical centers throughout the VA Maryland Health Care System.