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Milwaukee VA honored for energy-saving upgrades that have saved millions of dollars

August 04, 2022

Energy-saving upgrades at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center that have resulted in millions of dollars in savings have been recognized with a statewide honor.

Milwaukee VA Emergency Department named one of best in nation

July 15, 2022

The Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s Emergency Department is a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2022 Lantern Award for demonstrating exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research.

Milwaukee Army Veteran to celebrate 100-year birthday on VA grounds

June 01, 2022

Clarence Hale Jr., a Milwaukee native and Army Veteran, will celebrate his 100th birthday from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at the Lake Wheeler Pavilion on the Milwaukee VA grounds. Media are invited to cover the event.

Mental Health Awareness Month: ‘Wrestling with Demons’ presentation on May 25 open to media; Veterans available for interviews

May 23, 2022

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, two post-9/11 Veterans will share their personal experiences noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, outside at the Lake Wheeler Pavilion on the Milwaukee VA campus, 5000 W. National Ave.

VA to host public Memorial Day ceremony May 30 at Wood National Cemetery; volunteers needed to place flags at gravesites

May 20, 2022

The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Wood National Cemetery on the Milwaukee VA campus, 5000 W. National Ave.

Media invited to cover VA2K Walk & Roll that promotes healthy lifestyles and helps homeless Veterans

May 11, 2022

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is holding its 12th annual VA2K Walk & Roll on Wednesday, May 18.

Milwaukee VA to stage simulation of National TeleStroke Program

May 10, 2022

The Milwaukee VA Medical Center will stage a simulation of its new telestroke program on Thursday, May 12, from noon to 1 p.m.

Milwaukee VA opens new dialysis clinic for Veterans

May 09, 2022

As part of its continual improvement process and facility upgrades, the Zablocki VA Health Care System is opening a new dialysis clinic for Veterans at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave.

Vendors sought for Milwaukee VA Farmers Market, which begins June 10

April 28, 2022

The first Milwaukee VA Farmers Market of the 2022 season will be Friday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the south entrance of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave.

Milwaukee VA to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month with display of 1,262 flags

April 08, 2022

Volunteers will plant 1,262 flags on the Milwaukee VA Medical Center grounds Monday, April 11, to symbolize the survivors of military sexual assault who have been served by the hospital.