News releases
News Releases for VA Milwaukee health care.
VA to host public Memorial Day ceremony May 30 at Wood National Cemetery; volunteers needed to place flags at gravesites
May 20, 2022The 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, 2022The 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, 2022The 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, 2022As 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, 2022The 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, 2022Volunteers 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.
Milwaukee VA hosting in-person Nursing Career Fair April 28: RNs, LPNs and CNAs encouraged to attend
April 06, 2022The Milwaukee VA is hosting a Nursing Career Fair from 1-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee VA to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day with wreath-laying ceremony on March 29
March 24, 2022The Milwaukee VA is hosting a wreath-laying ceremony March 29 in Wood National Cemetery to mark National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The outside ceremony is open to media who wish to capture impactful images and sound, and interview Vietnam Veterans.
VA recognizes Milwaukee VA National HeRO Awardee for commitment to patient safety
March 10, 2022The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced today it has honored Milwaukee VA Medical Center Registered Nurse Jeremy Sauld with a National HeRO Award for his contributions to the Veterans Health Administration’s Journey to High Reliability.
Forbes names VA one of America’s Best Employers. Locally, Milwaukee VA looking for RNs, LPNs and CNAs
March 09, 2022The Department of Veterans Affairs was recently named as one of America’s Best Employers in 2022. The distinction was announced by Forbes in early February.