News releases
News Releases for VA Milwaukee health care.
Trust in VA among Veteran patients in Milwaukee VAMC rises to 94.2%, up 3.7% since 2018
April 17, 2024Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veteran trust in Milwaukee VA Medical Center has risen to 94.2% — up from 90.5% in 2018 (the first year since VA began conducting this survey). Nationwide trust in VA outpatient care has increased to 91.8% — up from 85.6% in 2018.
Public can dispose of old and unused medications at VA facilities on VA Medication Take Back Day
April 15, 2024Members of the public can dispose of expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, at select VA facilities, on VA Medication Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
Female Veterans invited to connect at Milwaukee VA retreat
April 15, 2024An event to bring female Veterans together to revel in their camaraderie and boost their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health will take place April 26.
Veterans can learn benefits of Whole Health during Milwaukee VA event
April 11, 2024The benefits of Whole Health for Veterans will be explored during the Whole Health Retreat on April 17.
Milwaukee VA offers free oral cancer screenings April 3 for all Veterans
March 27, 2024Free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 3 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.
Milwaukee VA to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day with March 29 wreath-laying ceremony
March 26, 2024The Milwaukee VA is hosting a wreath-laying ceremony March 29 in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Celebrating Medal of Honor Day with U.S. Army Veteran Gary Wetzel
March 21, 2024On Medal of Honor Day, the Milwaukee VA is thrilled to host a special meet-and-greet event with Medal of Honor recipient Gary Wetzel.
Ribbon cut for new VA outpatient clinic in Oconomowoc
March 11, 2024A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, March 8, signaled the coming of a new community-based outpatient clinic in Oconomowoc.
First responders can improve their resilience, wellness at event
February 15, 2024An event designed to help first responders improve their wellness and resilience will take place Feb. 29 in Milwaukee.
Three historic buildings on Milwaukee VA campus to be renovated for service of Veterans
February 13, 2024Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and The Alexander Company announced plans to rehabilitate and reuse three additional historic buildings on the Milwaukee VA campus.