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  • WWII Army Veteran, Buddy Reynolds, recently shared his life story with the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Office of Public Affairs. These are his memories that were recorded as a part of the VA's "My Life, My Story" campaign.

    WWII Army Veteran Buddy Reynolds smiles for a photo with a Delta Airlines Volunteer in Normandy, France during the 78th Anniversary of D-Day. Reynolds and 28 other WWII Veterans were flown to Normandy for the anniversary of D-Day by the Best Defense Foundation.

  • September is designated as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. The Washington DC VA Medical Center is dedicated to preventing the estimated 22 Veteran deaths caused by suicide every day.

    On this week's Wellness Wednesday, Rev. Dr. Cindy Wallace, Co-Lead of the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Suicide Postvention Team, discusses the important role postvention plays in suicide prevention.

  • The Knights of Columbus, Disabled American Veterans chapter, delivered 25 wheelchairs to the Washington DC VA Medical Center on Aug. 23, 2022.

    A photo showing 25 wheelchairs that were donated by the DC Knights of Columbus, who are also in the picture. Washington DC VA Medical Center Staff, also pictured, were on hand to receive the donation.

  • The Student Leadership Council partnered with the Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) to host a blood drive on Aug. 19, 2022, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office in Washington DC.  

    Mahitha Anumola, a member of the Student Leadership Council, donates blood at the Department of Veteran Affairs Central Office in Washington, DC.

  • August is National Immunization Awareness Month and a great reminder to make sure you are up to date on all your vaccinations.

    On this week's Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Richard Brooks discusses the importance of vaccines during National Immunization Awareness Month.

  • The Washington DC VA Medical Center earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

    A burgundy border surrounds the words Wellness Wednesday, Motivating and partnering with Veterans to Live Whole Health. A photo of Dr. Katharine Harper, the director of adult reconstruction at the DC VA Medical Center, sits next to her quote which reads: "We set out to modernize the way we care for Veterans and this certification proves that we have done that."

  • In honor of National Service Dog Appreciation week, Sofie the guide dog and her owner, Air Force Veteran Sammie Clay, share their story.

    A photograph of Air Force Veteran Sammie Clay talking to her standard poodle guide dog, Sofie, during a visit to the Women's Health Clinic at the Washington DC VA Medical Center on August 9, 2022.

  • Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the third deadliest form of cancer in the United States.

    A grey border with the words Wellness Wednesday surrounds a photo of Dr. Michael Yao, the Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Next to his photo, Dr. Yao's quote reads: This screening saves lives and the benefits outweigh any momentary discomfort.

  • Drug overdose is a public health crisis that claims more than 96 thousand lives every year in America. Opioid use accounts for 67.8% of those overdose deaths.

    A pink border with Wellness Wednesday encompasses a photo of Dr. Edward Radden III, next to his quote which reads "There's no reason to not get treatment. If you need assistance with addiction, just show up. We will help."

  • Washington DC VA Medical Center Physician Researchers have found that current and former older smokers, who were previously not recommended for annual lung-cancer screening, may have a high risk of lung cancer.

    Pictured are Washington DC VA Medical Center Research Physicians from left to right: Ali Ahmed, MD, MPH, Associate Chief of Staff for Health and Aging; J. Anthony Nations, MD, Deputy Chief of Staff; Helen M. Sheriff, MD; and Charles Faselis, MD, Chief of Staff.