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Read about what's happening in our VA Wilmington health care community.

  • Wilmington VA Police have a longstanding reputation for being spotlighted as one of the best VA Police teams in the nation. At least that’s what police Chief Paul Woodland and Capt. Christopher Peters said after bringing home their 10th VA Officer of the Year Award.

    Wilmington VA Associate Director Kim Butler smiles and stands next to Capt. Christopher Peters, Lead Dispatcher Jessica Salter, and Sgt. Yadin Campbell who are holding their award plaques.

  • For Emmanuel Lopez, cutting hair is a way to connect with Veterans and give back to those who served.

    Veteran receiving a haircut.

  • 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.

    Banner for Sheridan VA Health Care System's #ReachOut2Me community Veteran suicide prevention campaign.

  • 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).

    VA Police Cruiser

  • VA Secretary Denis McDonough recognized six Wilmington VA staff members on January 4 for their extraordinary contributions to staff and patient experience improvements.

    Wilmington staff recognized and pose in group photo

  • 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!

    Female nurse talks with patient

  • 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.

    Air Force Veteran - Sami Houseman receiving acupuncture

  • 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.

    Crystal Young-Terrell

  • The Wilmington VA Medical Center (WVAMC) food pantry opened to Veterans on June 6, 2022.

    Veteran Food Pantry

  • 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.

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