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Teens volunteer, learn about health care careers during summer program
A revamped program that brings teens into the Milwaukee VA Medical Center returned this summer, giving the participants a taste of careers and opportunities in health care and Veteran service.
Milwaukee VA raising awareness of 'staggering' overdose deaths
A drug overdose earlier this year sent U.S. Air Force Veteran Emily Bathory and her friend to a hospital for a week. While Bathory was able to recover, her friend wasn’t as fortunate: She ended up overdosing again shortly after leaving the hospital and died.
Baptism helps meet Milwaukee Veteran's spiritual needs
There’s more to health care than medicine.
VA extends deadline through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022
Extension will ensure that no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single day of backdated PACT Act benefits
Milwaukee VA chaplain earns national accolades
He’s been called an innovator, a force multiplier and a unicorn. Now he can be called the best chaplain in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Vet Fest connects Veterans with valuable PACT Act information
Local Veterans received valuable information and forged vital connections with Milwaukee VA staff during a weekend event at the Milwaukee lakefront.
Veteran-owned farm to debut at Milwaukee VA 2023 farmers market
U.S Marine Veteran Tsiltiyah Fogle’s childhood dream was to operate a farm, and her husband, U.S. Navy Veteran Charles Fogel, is supportive of that dream coming true. Together they own and operate Ephrata Farm in Union Grove, Wis.
Adaptive equipment provided by Milwaukee VA gets scuba enthusiast back in the water
A scuba enthusiast who sustained debilitating injuries in a fall is back in the water thanks to intensive rehabilitation and custom-made adaptive equipment made possible by the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.
Reeling in the years: Veterans fishing outing marks 50th anniversary
Not everyone hooked a fish during the annual Disabled Vets Fish Outing in Port Washington June 28, but based on the smiles and laughter of all involved, it didn’t matter.
Milwaukee Veterans focus on transitioning their post-traumatic stress to growth
When Diana Donald finally sought care from the Milwaukee VA for her post-traumatic stress disorder, she figured she would be cured after a few appointments.
