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The Baton Rouge VA Expands Gynecology Services for Women Veterans

To better serve the needs of women Veterans in Louisiana’s Capital Region, VA now offers more comprehensive gynecological care at the Baton Rouge Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.

A women's clinic exam room.

Inclusion of gender identity in medical record a welcome change

In December 2021, VA began including gender identifiers and preferred names in its national medical record system.

Picture of Deedee Fulcher and Shane Williams.

New Orleans Fisher House welcomes 500th guest

The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System welcomed retired Army Veteran Nicholas N. Chronis, his wife Sondra Chronis and daughter Suzanne Rogers, our 500th Fisher House guests, on March 2, 2022.

The Myers family picture on the left includes Army Veteran Jerry D. Myers and his sisters Gwen Myers-Thomas and Hazel Myers. Photo by Anthony Harris. The Chronis family picture on the right includes Retired Army Veteran Nicholas N. Chronis, his wife Sondra Chronis and daughter Suzanne Rogers. Photo by Josh Avist.

Today VA Celebrated Our Nation’s Heroes

At VA, we celebrate Veterans Day by renewing our commitment to care for all those who have borne the battle and their families, caregivers and survivors.

Image of Army Veteran Ray A. Primeaux visiting with hospital leadership.

The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System is Bringing the Gift of Sound to Veterans in the Gulf South Region

Hearing loss is the most common service-connected disability for American Veterans.

Dr. Randall works with Mr. Sheasby during a follow-up tuning appointment.