Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Wilmington health care community.
Understanding the COMPACT Act
On January 17, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced any Veteran in suicidal crisis can go to any emergency room to get medical care.
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Wilmington VA Medical Center Police partnered with 14 New Jersey law enforcement departments to hold a first-of-its-kind Veteran crisis training known as Veteran Response Team (VRT).
Wilmington staff earn national recognition
VA Secretary Denis McDonough recognized six Wilmington VA staff members on January 4 for their extraordinary contributions to staff and patient experience improvements.
Wilmington VA Hiring Week
Ready to kick start your federal career? Join us January 15 - 28 for our virtual hiring event. For just 14 days, we're accepting applications for multiple clinical and non-clinical positions. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity!
Battlefield Acupuncture Allows Veterans to Use Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture has been around for hundreds of years when the Chinese developed the practice as a method of relieving pain by using small needles inserted through the skin at specific points on the body.
Veteran Brings Home Gold from National Competition
Wilmington, Del. – Crystal Young-Terrell, a Volunteer at Wilmington VA Medical Center, suffered from injuries while serving in the Army and continues to inspire through competition.
Wilmington VA Medical Center Opens Food Pantry for Veterans
The Wilmington VA Medical Center (WVAMC) food pantry opened to Veterans on June 6, 2022.
VA physician receives honorary membership
Dr. Romina Thomas, of the Wilmington VA Medical Center has been awarded an honorary lifetime membership to the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) at the Sussex County Chapter 1105.
Service never stops
For some people, the journey of service doesn’t stop when they leave the military. They become volunteers and it opens another avenue of service to others.
VA employee honored to support Wheelchair Games
Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System (DEMPS) Program volunteers from across Veterans Affairs helped with the 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games with in-person competition in New York City for the first feel good event held in-person since the start of COVID-19.
