Stories

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.

Thank you to those who participated in our biannual Women Veterans Virtual Public Forum on October 12, 2022. We appreciate your input as we strive to continually improve the care and services we provide.

VA now offers a new patient check-in application with two options: pre-check-in and mobile check-in for your health care appointments.

Veterans enrolled with the VA Maryland Health Care System have several options to receive a free flu shot.

The VA Maryland Health Care System invites women who served in the military to participate virtually in our next biannual public forum designed to continually improve the care we provide to women Veterans.