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Female Veterans can connect at Milwaukee VA event
Despite being the military’s fast-growing demographic, women comprise only about 10 percent of Veterans, and it’s not uncommon for them to feel marginalized, unrecognized and disconnected. The Milwaukee VA is looking to change that.
Milwaukee VA leads the way in advanced pulmonary care with Interventional Pulmonary Program
U.S. Army Veteran Joe Desjardin has spent many years living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD. People with COPD often experience shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and lack of energy, among other symptoms.
Veterans invited to learn about Whole Health at April 17 event
The benefits of Whole Health for Veterans will be explored during the Whole Health Retreat on April 17.
Veteran finds redemption through Milwaukee VA program
Brendan Figuly doesn’t remember what happened on the night in 2020 when his actions would land two people in the hospital and him in prison.
AMA president gets colonoscopy at Milwaukee VA: 'I believe in the VA system'
As president of the American Medical Association, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld is the face and voice of the nation’s largest association of doctors and medical students.
Milwaukee VA offers free oral cancer screenings April 3 for all Veterans
Free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 3 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.
Filling a need: Milwaukee VA Progressive Care Unit marks 10-year anniversary
The Progressive Care Unit at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center marked its 10-year anniversary in February, with hospital leaders citing it for being exactly what it says it is — progressive.
Milwaukee VA doctor aids remote residents in Guatemala
For the third consecutive year, a Milwaukee VA Medical Center doctor has taken his skills to Guatemala to aid residents in remote areas of the country.
'He's a standout': Milwaukee VA volunteer earns national accolades
Chatting with fellow Veterans is Dan Jakubczyk’s superpower. And the fact that he uses his powers for the good of Veterans at the Milwaukee VA has led to national accolades.
VA nurse uses emergency response skills, on the fly
A "rapid response" in a hospital is a call that is made to quickly bring a team of clinicians to the aid of a patient in distress.
