Stories

At 101 years old—and soon to turn 102 in a few days—Clyde Edwards is a living testament to a century of service, survival, and unexpected kindness. Recently, this World War II veteran sat down to share his story, his voice steady with the humility and strength that define him.

At 98—and soon to be 99—Mr. Gentry stands as a living testament to a generation that marched into history with courage, heart, and enough wit to brighten even the toughest days.

Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) 2025 is scheduled for February 24 through March 2, 2025. This annual campaign aims to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and provide hope and visibility to individuals and families affected by these conditions.

We’re thrilled to share that the Marion VA Medical Center, part of the Marion VA Health Care System, has earned the highest CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) star rating in Southern Illinois for patient experience—a solid four stars.

February is Heart Health Month. Why does the heart get an entire month dedicated to it? Is it that hungry for attention? Delusions of grandeur? We wish it were this comical, but unfortunately the reality is less kind.

We're passionately committed to delivering exceptional healthcare and achieving the pinnacle of patient satisfaction. Our guiding principle is straightforward: strive for fives—pursuing excellence in every facet of what we do.

We have an essential update that we want to make sure reaches every one of you who uses travel forms with the Marion VA Health Care System. Your time and convenience are incredibly important to us, so please take a moment to read about an upcoming change that may affect your travel reimbursements.

We had an incredible day at the Marion VA Health Care System’s Mount Vernon Clinic in Illinois, celebrating Mr. John Edward Scrivner as he turned 100 years old! It's not every day we get to honor someone who has lived a whole century.

We have some fantastic news to share with you! Starting next week, the Marion VA is rolling out the AudioCARE Prefill Program, designed to make managing your prescriptions easier and more convenient than ever before.

In a follow up from last month’s feel-good story about how the Marion VA, with the help and support of our community partners, were able to provide nearly 550 Thanksgiving boxes to Veterans in need during the holiday. We have an update, and you are going to want to hear this. Here's a quick recap: