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What is a TeleCompanion? By definition, a companion is a partner in something, and tele means at a distance. That is exactly what the new Minneapolis VA Medical Center TeleCompanions are. They are partners to the Veteran patient and the entire care team, even though it is a camera at the bedside..

Camera near the side of a hospital bed and telehealth staff monitoring the video feed

This time of year, Joe Mauricio might get mistaken for Santa.

Joe Mauricio sitting in front of a banner for the Wheelchair Games

Congratulations to our latest Minneapolis VA Volunteer of the month, “Big Don,” as he is known by his peers and VA staff.

Big Don - Our Latest Volunteer of the month

Marine Veteran Lloyd Grimmer is six months into his journey as a non-smoker and credits the Minneapolis VA smoking cessation program for helping him do it.

Lloyd Grimmer, a Marine Veteran who credits the Minneapolis VA with helping him kick his smoking habit.

You have cancer. It’s words that can your turn your world upside down.

Jaclyn Schlichter, a 40-year-old Army Veteran and the Paxman scalp cooling system

National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Minnesota Team Veteran

Hank Ebert, Veteran on Minnesota's Team for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Our Minneapolis VA Volunteer of the Month, David Mandt, is a shining example of selflessness and dedication to helping his fellow Veterans.

Minneapolis VA Health Care employee of the month David Mandt

Radiologic technologists play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, providing the images and insights that are the cornerstone of accurate medical care.

School of radiologic technology program officials pose with a recent graduate

One year ago, the Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) started outreach thanks to a brand new Mobile Medical Unit (MMU).

Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) started outreach thanks to a brand new Mobile Medical Unit

The Minneapolis VA Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) office celebrated their 10th Anniversary in September.

VTS Team posing for a photo in front of two of their vans