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This week marks the 97th anniversary of VA Research and is being celebrated as National Research Week across the country. VA research is often the channel for new technologies to be introduced, federally approved, and brought to the global mainstream clinical environment. VA researchers are part of the innovative teams that developed effective treatments for tuberculosis, invented the CAT scan,

Research Week

LOUISVILLE, KY - While awaiting assessment for Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) eligibility, the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) team received a call from a Veteran reporting that he needed assistance.

Dr. Belinda Setters

Beginning April 17, 2023, the VA will no longer require fasting for most blood tests.

blood test

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) staff joined the VFW Post 1170 on Thursday night to host a public Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (better known as the PACT Act) Information Meeting for Veterans, spouses and caregivers.

meeting

Beginning Monday, January 16, 2023, the drive-thru clinic will be utilized for COVID testing only Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - noon and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Louisville, KY - As a part of a nationwide week of PACT Act awareness events from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC) recently welcomed Veterans, family members and caregivers from across the region seeking more information on the newly cemented law.

PACT Act Event

The Robley Rex VAMC participated in the Veteran Health Administration’s (VHA) nationwide Onboarding Surge Event Thursday in an effort streamline the hiring process for future VA employees.

Onboarding Event

Louisville, KY - The Robley Rex VAMC’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) for Veterans living with severe mental illness celebrated its first graduates in program history on Tuesday.

PRRC Graduation

Did you hear? Updated COVID-19 booster vaccines are here!

Covid Booster

It's time to get your flu shot.

Flu shot