Stories | VA Milwaukee Health Care

Emerald Knudson and Lou Gehrig have something in common.

Emerald Knudson, left, shares a laugh with a fellow World War II Veteran.

The Emergency Department at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center has been named one of the best in the country by the Emergency Nurses Association.

Emergency Department staffers at the Milwaukee VA celebrate their Lantern Award.

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice.

Milwaukee VA Medical Center doctors try out the latest high-tech mannequins in the Simulation Center.

Veterans living in the Milwaukee Soldiers Home will be tending gardens and playing cornhole this summer, thanks to the work of fellow Veterans.

Veterans begin planting in new raised garden beds

The Community Living Centers at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center have earned a five-star rating – the highest possible – thanks to a new approach that breaks down silos and embraces collaboration.

Staff of the Community Living Centers at the Milwaukee VA celebrate the achievement of a five-star rating.

A good life. That was the consensus among family and friends about Clarence Hale Jr., who celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday.

David Hale greets his uncle, Clarence Hale Jr.

Generous. Veteran-centric. Outstanding. Selfless.

Jim McLain, acting director of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, poses with Employee of the Year Dr. Adrienne Klement and ICARE Champion of the Year Melissa Barker.

Veterans’ greatest battle isn't always against an enemy combatant. Sometimes, it’s with themselves.

Veterans Ben Evenson, left, and Sam Lovdahl pose with Milwaukee VA psychiatrist Dr. Michael McBride

Resilience. Sacrifice. Commitment. Passion.

Winners of the Secretary's Awards for Excellence in Nursing at the Milwaukee VA

To promote healthier options, subtle changes are taking place in the Milwaukee VA Medical Center Canteen.

Worker stocks salad in the Milwaukee VA Canteen