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  • 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

  • Joining the military in 1943, Alyce Dixon was among one of the first African-American women in the Army, serving in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

    A Reflection on Service; Black History Month - Alyce Dixon, 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, WWII. US Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • The earlier cancer is detected, the better your chance of surviving -- that is why your DC VA Medical Center Women’s Health Clinic team encourages a cervical cancer screening, pap test, and human papillomavirus (HPV) test and vaccination for women Veterans 21 years and older.

    Two women discussing cancer screening

  • Protect yourself, your loved ones and others around you by getting a flu shot and the updated COVID-19 vaccine.

    Educate and vaccinate: Protect yourself and others

  • The health care professionals at the Washington DC VA Medical Center work together, providing Veterans with comprehensive health care in a safe and compassionate environment.

    A gold "A Commitment To Caring" with a blue "Washington DC VA Medical Center" ribbon on the top left. "A Multidisciplinary Team With A Commitment To Providing Veterans With Safe, Quality Care" text located at the top. Five medical and non-medical professionals at the bottom of the image. The top of half of the capital building watermark accompanied by an arch of stars on top is located on the bottom right.

  • Founded December 13, 1636, the National Guard was established to protect families and towns from hostile attacks.

    This photo includes three males. The first male to the left has a black shirt with a blue shirt under, the male in the middle has a black shirt with a red polo logo on his left breast, and the male on the right has on a red, button-down shirt. The photo has a dark background with small lights.

  • Lung cancer remains an important health concern for Veterans, highlighting the need for awareness, understanding, and proactive measures

    Sharon L. Coote-Johnson, PA and Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) Program Director, and Audel P Dulalia, RRT, at the "Great American Smokeout" on November 15, 2023.