Stories
VA White River Junction health care top stories.
No Finish Line: Marine Shreds a Trail of Inspiration (and Powder)
Shredder: a term used by skiers and snowboarders to describe that person you see at a high-speed weaving in and out of others on the mountainside with what appears to be ease. Typically, you see a plume of white dust behind this individual as they carve through the snow faster than the rest.
Vietnam Army Nurse takes to the mountain after years of setbacks
To many people, if you were to ask them, “Where do you see yourself at the age of 76?” The response probably wouldn’t be, “Re-learning to downhill ski.”
Life after the military: Strong Man competitor Ian Currie’s search for purpose and healing required a lot of heavy lifting
In 2004 Ian Currie graduated high school and enlisted in the United States Army. After two tours to Iraq he was honorably discharged in 2008 and returned home, but home seemed different.
Spring Ahead: A Veterans Path out of Homelessness
Spring is upon us, and signs of hope are felt with every new flower blooming, with every bird chirping and with every ray of sun that is melting the snow away.
VA clinicians save Pickleball player’s life
It was an unseasonably hot May afternoon in Hartford, Vermont and Maxfield Sporting Complex was busy with lacrosse games, tennis matches and pickleball.
Course Correction: an infantry soldier's recovery journey
Take a moment. Picture yourself deploying overseas during wartime with your unit, one you’ve spent every minute with for years. Now imagine returning stateside and your unit is ordered to disband, your brothers and sisters reassigned to different units across the country.
VA Health Connect Launches at VA White River Junction--Get Immediate help by calling 1-866-687-8387
VA White River Junction launches a single toll-free number, 1-866-687-8387, to connect Veterans to dedicated and aligned clinical and administrative staff 24/7.
A less invasive procedure now available in Vermont for Veterans susceptible to stroke
In the world of healthcare, everything is evolving and advancing. The more that is accomplished, the more we learn and adjust which is how life expectancy has shifted over the generations.
Fine tuning and strumming their way to peace of mind
It’s never too late to learn something new, to find a new hobby and surprise yourself with a new skill. Diving into something creative can immerse you into an alternate universe, wiping away barriers and allowing you to see a path less traveled.
White River Junction VA Healthcare System welcomes K9 Ripp to the VA Police team
In 2020 Sergant Matthew Paquette offered an interesting proposal: initiating a K9 Police Program at White River Junction VA Healthcare System.