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VA Washington DC health care top stories.

  • Veterans, ages 55 to 80+, competed in 20 sports activities at the 40th Annual Games in Tampa, Florida

    Collage of veterans in sports attire with text "National Veterans Golden Age Games".

  • Hydrate with plain water to support blood pressure regulation, help prevent blood clots, and make it easier for the heart to pump blood.

    Graphic of heart with Dr. Gregory Trachiotis holding a bottle of water.

  • Your DC VAMC health care team is looking to help men and families live longer and healthier lives. Men’s physical health depends on healthy diet, exercise, emotional support, and routine screenings with your VA or Primary Care provider.

    Two men smiling, promoting Wellness Wednesday event.

  • Celebrating New Beginnings and Providing Expecting and Recently Delivered Veteran Families with health care coordination, safety information briefings, and gifts.

    Collage of photos from Women Veterans Health Care Annual Baby Shower with text and teddy bears.

  • Through programs like the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, Davis found a community that felt familiar in a different way.

    Graphic with helicopter and man in blue vest with "75" written on it.

  • May is Stroke Awareness Month which is dedicated to raising awareness about preventing, treating, and beating strokes.

    Stroke Awareness Month poster showing woman and symptoms.

  • See the Person: Veterans Share Their Stories So Other Veterans Can Change Theirs

    Four smiling people and text "Wellness Wednesday" for Mental Health Month.

  • April is Whole Health Month, a time to celebrate what matters to you, not what is the matter with you. Consider Tai Chi/Qigong, Meditation, Mindfulness, and more.

    Poster for April Wellness Wednesday with two people exercising and text "Live Whole Health."

  • Beginning, April 15, 2026, DC area Veterans will have more control over when to fill specific prescriptions using the new “Park a Prescription feature.

    Person holding brochure titled "Park a Prescription" with pharmacy shelves in background.

  • On February 10, 2026, six medical professionals from the Washington DC VA Medical Center were among more than 2,000 cardiologists, dermatologists, and other physicians recognized as Washingtonian’s 2025 Top Doctors during the awards reception.

    Graphic celebrating Top Doctors of Washingtonian 2023.