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Read about what's happening in and around the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA community.
UPDATED TIME! Veterans/families are invited to Jonathan M. Wainwright VA’s upcoming PACT Act Summer VetFest event still set for Saturday, July 13, NOW HAPPENING FROM 9 A.M. to NOON on the VA parade grounds. Come earlier to BEAT THE HEAT!
The Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center is seeking public comment on a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) update for the following projects: Construction of Building 145 Specialty Care Clinic, potable water upgrade, lighting and electrical upgrades.
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If you have questions about the PACT Act and want to learn more about other VA services, come to Jonathan M. Wainwright VA's April 11 Veteran town hall & outreach event. It all starts at 3:30 p.m.; the town hall kicks off at 5 p.m. in their Theater Bldg.
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All women Veterans are invited to participate in an upcoming focus group or town hall. YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
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For work that makes a difference and a career that counts, choose VA and come join the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA's workforce!
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The big switch has happened, and the Walla Walla VA is now live on VA’s new electronic health record (EHR) as of March 26 – right on schedule.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its Pacific Northwest Headquarters (VISN20) is currently expanding telephone access to Veterans utilizing VA health care facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska.
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