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Read about what's happening in our VA Northeast Ohio health care community.

  • The Veteran Creative Arts Festival inspired Ameena Brown to tell a story of Hope for Veterans.

    A video by Ameena Brown shows the hope and healing in reaching out to help fellow Veterans. Veteran Eric helps Veteran Todd find help at the VA.

  • CLEVELAND — The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System celebrated its annual National Salute to Veteran Patients Week from Feb. 9 to 15. This weeklong observance, sponsored by the VA since 1978 and coinciding with Valentine's Day, honors hospitalized and outpatient Veterans.

    Veterans participate in a Valentine's Day vow renewal Ceremony during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week at the Cleveland VA Medical Center.

  • The research into age-related macular degeneration (AMD) relied on careful review of a very large dataset primarily composed of Veteran health data from the VA.

    Veteran having eye exam

  • VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System (VANEOHS) joined Sub Zero Mission (SZM) in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 11 to unveil the launch of its Homeless Veteran Re-Empowerment Program here.

    Sub Zero Mission billboard reading - American Helping Americans - Veterans Helping Veterans

  • VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System (VANEOHS) celebrated construction progress on its Kent Imaging and Infusion Center, Nov. 6.

    Kent future home of VA Kent Imaging and Infusion Center on Cascades Blvd.

  • George Washington Whitehead, US Army Veteran, was recognized for his recent 102nd birthday, for his World War II service, and his long commitment to his community, Sept. 29.

    Centenarian George Whitehead receives recognition from VA

  • Bruce Kafer, RN, MSN, and member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, recounts a story of an American Indian World War II combat Veteran he helped connect with long overdue VA benefits.

    Bruce Kafer, RN, MSN at VA Northeast Ohio

  • Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough visited VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System’s Louis Stokes VA Medical Center May 15, meeting with healthcare system leaders and engaging with staff and Veterans.

    USAF Veteran Bob Salo with VA Secretary McDonough and Maria Tillman, EMS

  • VA research has led directly to improved Veteran non-critical emergency care. Three years of VA research begun at the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan has led to nationwide rollout of new telephone-access Tele-Emergency (Tele-EC) services.

    Senior and young woman viewing tablet computer

  • Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center hosted five members of the Serbian Military Medical Academy in Belgrade, Serbia , Feb. 5, 2024.

    VA doctor talking with military doctors next to ophthalmology training equipment