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The Washington DC VA Fisher House opened its doors on Sept. 8, 2011.

Leadership from the Fisher House and Washington DC VA Medical Center commemorated 11 years of service for the DC Fisher House. The Fisher House provides a

Florence Adejumo is a Nigerian, born and raised, with a dream of becoming a lawyer in the United States Army.

A photograph of Army Pfc. Florence Adejumo, in her Army uniform. Adejumo gained her American citizenship on Feb. 3, 2022, to pursue her dreams of becoming a U.S. Army JAG Corps Officer.

The Spirituality and the Arts Players (SAP), a musical ensemble born from the Spirituality and the Arts program at the Washington DC VA Medical Center (DC VAMC), released their sophomore album on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Army Veteran Harry Clark Walker, left, plays guitar with the Spirituality and the Arts Players (SAP) during their sophomore album release celebration on Sept. 10, 2022 at Joe's Movement Emporium in Washington DC. SAP is a musical group of DC VAMC staff and Veterans, formed under the DC VAMC's Spirituality and the Arts Program.

September is National Cholesterol Education Month and the Washington DC VA Medical Center is spreading awareness about the importance of monitoring your cholesterol levels.

Wellness Wednesday graphic with a photo of Washington DC VA Medical Center’s Clinical Nutrition Manager, Shraddha Pawar next to her quote that reads: “We all slip up on our journey to a healthier lifestyle. The important thing is that you pick yourself up and keep going.”

The Washington DC VA Medical Center’s Chaplain Service offers many ways for Veterans to connect with spiritual care, staff and other Veterans.

On this week’s Wellness Wednesday, Chaplain Cheryl Jones shares how music has united Veterans and staff at the Washington DC VA Medical Center through the Spirituality and the Arts Players.

VA Responds to Monkeypox: DC VA Medical Center Offers Vaccine by Appointment

Monkeypox virus test vials marked positive

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.