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  • Overcoming substance use and addiction is a monumental challenge for most.

    student barber cuts hair of Veteran

  • Veterans are now able to get earlier appointments using a new text messaging tool.

    A man holding a cell phone and text messaging with VA's appointment system.

  • Dole VA earned a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in their 2025 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

    Dole VA medical center using a drone from the southeast

  • Goodwill Industries International (GII) Names Marcus Johnson its 2025 Carol and Tommy Moore Veteran of the Year

    Marcus and his son on stage accepting award.

  • In moving ceremonies held at Wichita State University’s Metroplex on June 20, Dole VA Medical Center honored nearly 400 Vietnam-era Veterans and 10 surviving spouses with official lapel pins. The event marked the culmination of the 13-year commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

    Vietnam-Era Veteran receives lapel pin in ceremony honoring the 50-year anniversary of the Vietnam War.

  • Wichita has been recognized as the top city in the nation for Veterans’ health care, according to Trajector Medical’s 2025 rankings.

    female doctor talking to patient

  • Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) Service Delivery Model: “Food Is Medicine” and “Food Connects Us”

    presentation of food including steak, shrimp, parfait with marshmallow and salad

  • Travis Helmstetler, Dole VA’s pest controller and contracting officer's representative (COR) for pest control, has recently earned the NPMA PRO Certified Credential from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

    Travis Helmstetler portrait

  • This clinic is for civil legal questions or if you are in need of legal advice.

    Gavel made of wood

  • Veterans and employees alike can avoid the hassle of standing in line at the Drivers License Office and get their ID cards renewed right here at Dole VA. The event will run 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, in Building 61, Room 106B.

    Drivers License mock-up