Stories

For Mark Stulz, a Marine, it was his recreational therapist Janelle Gustafson who convinced him to get on a plane and go to the National Veteran Wheelchair Games in New Orleans.

The Minneapolis VA is committed to ensuring a safe environment. Last month, missing patient simulation drills occurred at various times to reach each shift of duty at the medical center.

“If there is a fork in the road, take it.” Lisa Haake says. This has been an approach that she and her husband, who was a pilot in the Marines, have taken over the years.

What is a TeleCompanion? By definition, a companion is a partner in something, and tele means at a distance. That is exactly what the new Minneapolis VA Medical Center TeleCompanions are. They are partners to the Veteran patient and the entire care team, even though it is a camera at the bedside..

This time of year, Joe Mauricio might get mistaken for Santa.

Congratulations to our latest Minneapolis VA Volunteer of the month, “Big Don,” as he is known by his peers and VA staff.

Marine Veteran Lloyd Grimmer is six months into his journey as a non-smoker and credits the Minneapolis VA smoking cessation program for helping him do it.

You have cancer. It’s words that can your turn your world upside down.

National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Minnesota Team Veteran

Our Minneapolis VA Volunteer of the Month, David Mandt, is a shining example of selflessness and dedication to helping his fellow Veterans.