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The Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s Functional Rehabilitation Group has graduated more than 130 Veteran patients since its inception in 2017, improving their quality of life as they cope with chronic pain.

Veterans in the gym environment sit at a table and go over physical therapy and rehabilitation progress reports

A Milwaukee VA Medical Center nurse was nationally recognized with HealthImpact’s DAISY Nurse Leader Award in Advancing Compassionate Care in Policy.

HealthImpact's DAISY Nurse Leader Award in Advancing Compassionate Care in Policy winner holds award

When it comes to supporting Veterans, it’s hard to beat what Port Washington does every year for the Disabled Veterans Fishing Outing.

Two men show fish

The Milwaukee VA Health Care System’s new outpatient clinic in Oconomowoc conducted its first medical appointments Monday, making health care more accessible for thousands of Veterans in Waukesha, Dodge, Washington, and Jefferson Counties and the Lake Country region west of Milwaukee.

First Veteran to be seen at the Oconomowoc VA Clinic.

The effects of trauma aren’t always obvious. It may take years, or even decades, to link a problem or dysfunction to an event that is seemingly unrelated. That was the case with Sidney Williams, but thanks to the Seattle and Milwaukee VAs, he has addressed his trauma and is now on a bright path.

Man sitting in chair looking at camera

Beginning June 24, 2024, Zablocki VA Pharmacy will send a text message to Veterans for their prescription refills.

Text messages for refill reminder from pharmacy

A Milwaukee VA nurse was honored in her military capacity during the annual Henry Jackson Foundation’s Heroes of Military Medicine awards ceremony May 9 at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Army Reserve Lt. Col. Darcie Greuel holds Hero of Military Medicine award following ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Approximately 50 Veteran residents and 20 staff members from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s Domiciliary loaded buses for a day trip to the Pike Lake Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest May 23 to continue their path toward healing.

A group of Veterans sit at a picnic table to eat lunch during a cookout at the lake

While VA does great things for Veterans on a daily basis, many Veterans either don’t know about the services available to them or believe they don’t qualify. Kimberly Jackson would like to see that change.

VA official listening to a Veteran.

A new procedure at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center is helping Veterans dealing with chronic acid reflux get a better handle on their condition, leading to the best treatment.

Bravo device next to a pencil eraser