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The atmosphere was filled with camaraderie as Veterans shared their own experiences and ideas for healthier eating.

Celina Bowman discusses a healthy eating pamphlet with a Veteran at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center on March 21, 2025.

March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, dedicated to the millions affected by brain injuries, whether from accidents, falls, sports, or other causes.

The Atlanta VA is making it even easier for Veterans to get their feet checked. A new Podiatry pilot program at the Atlanta VA Health Care System is the first in the country to meet Veterans where they are – at home.

Dr.  Nichol Salvo, chief of Podiatry and program director of Limb Preservation at the Atlanta VA, talks to a patient.

The Atlanta VA Healthcare System is celebrating National Social Work Month in March.

The week of March 2-8 is designated Dental Assistant Recognition Week by the American Dental Assistants Association.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the Atlanta VA Health Care System is raising awareness that early detection is key to treating colorectal cancers.

These days, Ramon Sims, a retired Atlanta Gulf War soldier, is far removed from combat, enjoying time with his grandchildren and volunteering at his church, but his memories of Operation Desert Storm remain, 34 years later.

Dr. Roberts and her team were featured in the World Sepsis Day 2024 poster, which highlights leading global efforts to combat sepsis and raise awareness of its daily effects.

On Feb 16 -22, the Atlanta VA Health Care System will celebrate National Engineers Week, which recognizes the vital role of engineers in health care.

In recognition of Random Acts of Kindness Day, the Atlanta VA Health Care System highlights a Veteran employee who continues to exemplify kindness through courage.

Vera Howard, middle, earned the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center Peer Specialist of the Year Award for 2024.