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Stories

Read about what's happening in our VA Salt Lake City health care community.

Rodney Wayne, a Navy Veteran and clinical educator at VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, knows precision is critical in emergency care, where a clinical team’s skill and focus matter most.

A man stands holding two pieces of paper, set against a backdrop featuring a U.S. flag.

Veterans in need found a helping hand this holiday season, thanks to an initiative by the American Legion Auxiliary.

The American Legion Auxiliary Gift Shop hands out donated items to Veterans in need this holiday season.

As the sun rose over the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, cars stretched through the campus and to the main entrance, headlights glowing in the crisp morning air.

Volunteer passes a bag to man in white pick-up truck.

As dawn breaks over Nevada on Veterans Day, 87 year-old Veteran Ben Reed, will venture out with two other men to plant 200 American Flags along a Nevada road.

Ben Reed stands with a flag as a part of the Honor Guard

At VA, we understand that care for our Veterans doesn’t stop when they leave a VA medical center.

Logo for VA caregiver support, featuring supportive imagery and text that emphasizes care and assistance for Veterans.

Winners of the Spirit of George E. Wahlen Awards are living up to the standards set by the medical center's namesake.

The awardees of the Spirit of George E. Wahlen Award stand in front of flags with their statues in hand

As the winter approaches, many Veterans experiencing homelessness need supplies and resources to stay warm and healthy.

Veterans line up to get connected with resources at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System Homeless Veteran Stand Down event.

Veterans are already seeing benefits from a free mobile app designed to help them manage chronic pain. The VA Pain Coach app is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play Store.

screenshot from app store of pain coach app

For U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Philip Davis, a 62-year-old from Miami, Florida, the journey to the 38th National Veterans Golden Age Games was not just a cross-country trip; it was a voyage back to camaraderie, competition, and purpose that he had longed for since retiring from military service.

Phillip Davis stands on a podium at the 38th National Golden Age Games

Mark Wager, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, is competing in the 2024 National Veterans Golden Age Games, proving that fitness and determination can help overcome challenges.

A man in a black shirt, carrying a small white ball