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The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center hosted its 30th annual Winterhaven Homeless Veterans Stand Down, Saturday, November 2, 2024, on the main medical center campus.

DC VA Medical Center’s Winterhaven Stand Down

Free Flu Shot Clinics for Veterans, Opening Saturday, September 21, 2024

Washington DC VA Medical Center offers flu vaccine to Veterans through a series of walk-in clinics.

The Washington DC VA Medical Center and other VA facilities use creative arts as one form of rehabilitative treatment to help Veterans recover from and cope with physical and emotional disabilities.

DC-Area Veterans Display Artworks Presented in the 2024 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, August 26, 2024

The Washington DC Veteran Affairs Medical Center joined VA Medical Centers across the nation, hosting its 14th Annual VA2K Walk & Roll, May 15, 2024.

VA2K Walk & Roll logo with a collage of 3 photos of DC VAMC staff and Veteran participants riding a cycle, holding the event banner or with food.

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, offering an opportunity to spotlight the many services provided to Veterans who receive care through the DC VA Medical Center’s Amputee Rehabilitation Program.

Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month April 1 - 30. Three Veterans performing rehab with prosthetics.

I am Amy Brown, Chief Experience Officer, with the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Veteran patients, caregivers, employees, and community partners are all customers of our comprehensive healthcare system, and it is imperative that we create positive experiences for all through service excellence.

March 2023 Women's History Month: Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Amy Brown, Chief Experience Officer, DC VAMC

I am Alma Holley, Nurse Manager with the Women’s Health Clinic at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. I am committed to ensuring that care and services for all women Veterans are equal and available because of their dedication to serving our country.

March 2024 Women's History Month -  Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity: Alma Holley, Nurse Manager, Women's Health Clinic

I am Wanda Rumph, Enrollment Coordinator with the Business Office, Eligibility Team. Over my 36-year career serving Veterans, I have witnessed the Washington DC VA Medical Center enrollment numbers increase, especially among women Veterans.

Women's History Month spotlight on Wanda Rumph

During Low Vision Awareness Month, the DC VA Medical Center’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Team recognizes the inspiring strength of Veterans who experience vision loss at birth or later in life due to battle-related injury.

February Low Vision and Age-related Macular Degeneration (A.M.D.) Awareness Month. VISOR Intensive Program graduation photos

I am Norma Johnson, EEO Manager of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. I am committed to advocating for and protecting equality and diversity at the Washington DC VA Medical Center.

March 2024 Women's History Month-Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Norma Johnson, EEO Manager Diversity & Inclusion