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VA Wichita health care top stories.

  • Stories of resilience and determination are seen every day—but few are as inspiring as that of Vietnam Veteran Lyndon Sizemore and his respiratory therapist, Tiffany Laveist.

    Lyndol Sizemore (C) and Respiratory Therapist Tiffany Laveist (R) worked together to take Sizemore from using a scooter for mobility to walking 3,500 steps per day.

  • Allen Owens, Surgeon for VFW Department of Kansas, visited on Friday, April 10, to recognize our staff for providing quality and compassionate care to the Veterans we serve.

    Dr. Thuy Dang and Dr. Katie Washburn receiving awards from VFW representative, both with colleagues present.

  • Did you know there are more than 20,000 prescription medications available in the United States alone?

    DNA strand forming inside a capsule filled with colorful pills.

  • VA’s Cardiology Access and Resources for Delivery of Integrated Outreach to VETerans Network (CARDIO-VET for short), operated in partnership with the VA Office of Rural Health (ORH), expands access to care for Veterans in rural and highly rural communities to expert care.

    Two photos of a group of staff in scrubs and shirts.

  • The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center recently received a state-of-the-art interactive gaming system from the American Legion Auxiliary of Kansas to help older Veterans stay mentally and socially engaged.

    Nurse and Veteran view a large screen showing a colorful hot air balloon.

  • The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its Veteran artists who placed at the prestigious 2025 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (NVCAF).

    National Veterans Creative Arts Competition logo with multicolored star.

  • 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.