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VA Richmond health care top stories.
A donation, military service, kindness in health care
Annie Thomas reached into a photo album and produced an old, yellowed news article to show her daughter. The bold headline read, “Small Girls with Big Ideas Plan Sale to Aid Soldiers.” The Richmond News Leader published the story in 1944 about Thomas and her friends doing a good deed for Veterans.
Advance Directives help Veterans plan for future
Future health care decisions may not be at the top of everyone’s to-do list, but in the case of a significant life changing event, it could turn out to be one of the most important decisions to make for yourself and your loved ones.
Mural dedicated to Vets unveiled for National Salute Week
National Salute to Veteran Patients Week is a long-standing VA tradition in which members of the community and Veterans Affairs employees come together to show gratitude to Veteran patients.
Central Virginia VA staff don red for heart health
More than 100 health care workers wore red for the Go Red for Women walk, February 4 at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS).
Central Virginia Teletherapy services ‘The VA saved my life’
Virtual health care can offer patients a sense of comfort, while never leaving home. During the pandemic, these virtual options have grown in popularity too. At the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS), a wide range of virtual services are available to address the unique needs of Veterans.
New VA program uses power of respectful conversation
Over the past few weeks, a new employee engagement program has caught the attention of staff at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS).
After months in ICU battling COVID, Vet ready for next chapter
Ed called it. He said he would return to meet and thank the staff who cared for him. Although everyone hoped this would come true, the odds at times were stacked against him.
VA Breaks Ground on nation’s largest Veteran clinic
Leaders and Veterans from the Fredericksburg area officially broke ground, Nov. 4, on what will become the nation’s largest Veterans clinic.
VA Employees Experience Rebirth of Cultural Roots
When the smoke clears and the last bead of sweat drops from his brow, Corey Newman feels a sense of rebirth. For him, a ceremonial Native American sweat is a sacred space.
Born from military service, Physician Assistant profession continues to serve Veterans
Each year from October 6 – 12, we celebrate Physician Assistant (PA) Week, which recognizes PA professionals and their contributions to health care in America.
