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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.
Ribbon cut for new VA outpatient clinic in Oconomowoc
Thousands of Veterans in the Lake Country region west of Milwaukee can soon get their care closer to home with the coming of the new Oconomowoc VA Outpatient Clinic.
'It's OK to ask for help': Event aims to improve mental health care for first responders
As a young police officer, Dave Funkhouser was unable to save a 9-month-old girl after police were alerted that the infant was pulseless and not breathing.
'The best year of my life': Veteran sheds nearly 100 pounds through TeleMOVE! program
Healthy, sustainable weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. And though her race is far from over, Tina Wilson’s weight-loss journey has already yielded life-changing results.
Milwaukee VA Voluntary Service revamps Red Coat Ambassador Program
The Red Coat Ambassador Program was pioneered in VA hospitals more than six years ago to improve Veterans’ experiences and help them navigate facilities during visits. Wearing a red coat or vest, the volunteers were easily identifiable and offered Veterans a friendly smile.
Taking a 'Pause for Peace'
Ongoing war and strife in the world, coupled with attacks on U.S. military bases, led to a “Pause for Peace” Thursday at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center.