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It is the desire of many young American men and women to visit England, to see France, or tour the European countryside.

Miriam Woolever and her daughter Wendy Cumminsky

The Phoenix VA Health Care System was proud to be part of the VFW 124th National Convention, which was held in Phoenix July 22 – 27.

Veterans are VFW Convention received information

The Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System offers a Driver Rehabilitation program to Veterans through Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Phoenix VA driver rehabilitation specialists stand by the training vehicle

U.S. Secretary for Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough met with Phoenix VA Healthcare System leadership and Veterans during a visit to the Thunderbird VA Clinic in Phoenix, July 25.

Photo of VA Secretary Denis McDonough shaking hands with Bianca Fuentes-Pholyotin in a patient room setting.

The Phoenix Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System celebrated the Phoenix 32nd Street VA Clinic’s one-year anniversary with a ceremony at the clinic, June 27.

Medical Center Director Bryan Matthews speaks with Veterans during ceremony

The Veterans Health Administration has numerous programs for students aspiring to become medical professionals, ranging from medical doctorate scholarships to residency programs for nurses, and even fellowships for psychologists. A student doesn’t have to be a Veteran to take advantage of these programs and opportunities.

Sharona Feld smiles.

The Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System attended a Memorial Day ceremony at The National Memorial Cemetery, honoring Veterans that gave their all, May 29.

Wreath Laying at Memorial Day Ceremony

Employees and Veterans at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center participated in the 13th annual VA2K walk that started at the medical center and went to a midway point in Steele Indian School Park and back, May 17.

Employees get to the halfway point of the VA2K

Some folks have lived a life so large it’s difficult to encapsulate their story in an article. One such person is Father Igwenwanne Fidelis. He’s a hospital chaplain here in the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System (PVAHCS). He’s also from Nigeria.

A photo of Fidelis Igwenwanne is a chaplain at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System provided services to Veterans at the Drop Zone event hosted by Rep. Andy Biggs, 5th district, at the American Leadership Academy & Applied Technologies campus in Mesa, Arizona, May 13.

Denise Willard, Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System Toxic Exposure Screening navigator, assists Veterans with their TES survey.