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Minneapolis VA Health Care System top stories.

  • A life journey from a rural Pennsylvania upbringing, through service in the Air Force, leadership roles in public television, to retirement and volunteering at the Minneapolis VA.

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  • Minneapolis VA Health Care System is proud to announce Lead Patient Advocate Nikki Jackson has been named the 2026 Veterans Health Administration National Patient Advocate of the Year by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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  • 13 physicians from Minneapolis VA are recognized as top doctors.

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  • Leaving a lasting positive impact on the Veteran patients.

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  • After nearly 60 years of marriage, Mary has learned that being a caregiver isn’t about giving up your own life – it's about learning how to hold on to it.

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  • “God gave us two hands—one to receive with and one to give with.”

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  • Military experiences still shape her perspective today.

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  • Using her love of bowling to enhance her health and well-being.

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  • After more than two decades serving as a Navy intelligence specialist, Don Goble continues his mission on land, helping fellow Veterans and their families bridge gaps in knowledge, support, and resources.

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  • Smoking can cause cancer and heart disease, the two leading causes of death in the U.S. Quitting smoking improves health, but it is hard to quit smoking alone.

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