Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Salt Lake City health care community.
Winners of the Spirit of George E. Wahlen Awards are living up to the standards set by the medical center's namesake.
As the winter approaches, many Veterans experiencing homelessness need supplies and resources to stay warm and healthy.
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.
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.
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.
Joshua Parks, a U.S. Army combat Veteran and recreation therapist with VA Phoenix Health Care System, found his passion for coaching National Veterans Golden Age Games athletes through his own fitness journey.
Air Force Veteran Sharon Sotero shares how VA and the National Veterans Golden Age Games transformed her life after years of abuse and isolation.
Renowned Singer/Songwriter Josh Ritter performed a heartfelt concert for patients at the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) of the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center on July 12.
Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, affects millions of people worldwide. Managing the condition involves medicated eye drops that lower pressure in the eye to protect the ocular nerve from damage, a routine that can be easy to forget.
Bradley Anderson is transforming Veterans’ lives as a National Veterans Golden Age Games (Golden Age Games) coach. He trains Veterans, promoting "Fitness for Life" through a blend of physical and mental health strategies.
