News releases
News Releases for VA Milwaukee health care.
The tradition continues: Free Thanksgiving Day meal for veterans
November 21, 2022Media looking for a great Thanksgiving Day story need look no further than McBob’s Pub and Grill, 4919 W. North Ave.
Milwaukee VA to host Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10
November 08, 2022The Milwaukee VA is hosting a Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Chapel at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee
Public can dispose of old and unused medications at VA facilities on VA Medication Take Back Day
October 24, 2022Members 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.
Milwaukee VA to host White Cane Safety Day event
October 05, 2022Visually impaired Veterans and their caregivers can learn about accessibility features of Milwaukee County buses during an event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Milwaukee VA.
Milwaukee VA recovers from minor flooding damage brought on by Sunday deluge
September 14, 2022Sunday’s historic rainfall led to water issues at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, with minor damage to limited areas within the facility.
Milwaukee VA Mental Health Summit aims to reach rural Veterans
September 09, 2022An event designed to connect rural Wisconsin Veterans to services available to them is set for Sept. 20.
Milwaukee VA honored for energy-saving upgrades that have saved millions of dollars
August 04, 2022Energy-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, 2022The 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, 2022Clarence 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, 2022As 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.