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Children in need will have a happier Christmas thanks to the generosity of Supply Chain Management employees at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.

Women display toys bought for toy drive

The scars from Wayne Blanchard’s physical wounds are obvious, from his reconstructed nose to the metal plates and rods in his hips, legs and arms.

Wayne and Angela Blanchard

Veterans struggling with Milwaukee municipal citations can get help to have those citations resolved during a virtual event Nov. 29.

Courtroom gavel in front of American flag

Executive Chef Katherine Block was recently hired at the Milwaukee VA as part of a Veterans Health Administration modernization effort that aims to improve meal quality and bring a back-to-scratch approach to food service here.

Chef adding steaming hot water to Thanksgiving meal stuffing mixture.

We know different cultures have different beliefs, and to render the best care possible, health care providers should understand and respect those beliefs. It should be no different for Native Americans, according to Rodney Pearsall.

Rodney Pearsall with sweetgrass, cedar, sage and tobacco.

What do Legos, lockboxes and crossword puzzles have to do with nursing education?

Nurses solve puzzle in escape room

If you’re a victim of domestic violence, help is available — even if you see no way out.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month logo

Anne Bunzel, a recreation therapist at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, received the 2022 Bethany Award during an Oct. 5 ceremony in Milwaukee.

Bethany Award winner Anne Bunzel with Sarah Garven and Glen Perry

Efforts to better serve rural Veterans took a major step forward Tuesday during an event in Fond du Lac.

Veterans check out booths at Fond du Lac event

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough got a handful — and an earful — during his visit to the Milwaukee VA Medical Center Aug. 31.

VA secretary greets Veteran