Stories
Minneapolis VA Health Care System top stories.
Leading the way in stroke care for Veterans at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Minneapolis VA is leading the way in stroke care for Veterans. It is the first Veteran’s hospital to provide state-of-the-art stroke care on two major fronts: 1.) Stroke reversing using the clot busting medication Tenecteplase and 2.) Providing TeleStroke care via the VA National TeleStroke Program.
My Life, My Story by Todd
"My first step was one inch. It was one step to one more step."
The VALUE of physiatry
Like many medical students, Kersten Schwanz, MD, had multiple areas of medical specialty she could choose for her career. Many specialties interested her, but the one thing this former college athlete knew was she wanted to work with athletes.
Challenging advanced dementia patients often need a BRO
VA’s Behavioral Recovery Outreach teams work to reduce distress behaviors in Veterans with dementia.
Adaptive scuba – the closest thing to flying
Alexander Senk, MD, Acting Director, Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder, first came to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System as a physician resident where he worked on the spinal cord injury unit and the polytrauma center.
PACT Act Benefits Open House
Join us for an important Veteran Open House where we’ll provide an overview of the PACT Act.
Great American Smokeout
For the Great American Smokeout on November 17, explore the many ways VA can make it easier than ever to stop smoking.
My Life, My Story by Dan
What I valued most about my time in the service was the friendships I made; it really was a lot of fun. Some of those friendships continue to this day.
Help support Veterans in your life and reach out
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we’re reminding Veterans everywhere that they don’t have to solve life’s challenges alone.
No-cost flu shots in your community for eligible Veterans
It’s time to get a flu shot! Eligible Veterans can get a no-cost flu shot at a community provider in VA’s network.
