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

  • 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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  • 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.

    Volunteers Bob and Jack
  • 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.

    VA Employee Honored to Support Wheelchair Games