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Minneapolis VA Health Care System top stories.

  • Minneapolis VA treats the person, civilian medicine treats the disease - a huge difference in care. You’re in a good place. And I thank you.

    a man with short dark hair and dark eyebrows in a Navy uniform along side refueling aircraft in flight

  • Meet Reeve Lasky, a master scuba instructor and devoted VA volunteer whose life has been a journey of adventure and giving back.

    lady wearing a red vest standing in front of flags and plants

  • Meet Officer Murphy, a K9 with a nose for duty. Every day, Murphy strides through the corridors of the medical center and across campus, his keen senses on high alert. Trained in detecting narcotics, Murphy’s presence is a comforting sight to everyone.

    K9 and handler searching

  • “Veterans are unlike any category of patients that I have taken care of. They are down-to-earth, appreciative of the care they receive, and most of them love to share their story. I speak the same language and find comfort being around them, all of which is very fulfilling as a nurse."

    two people wearing blue color scrubs standing in front of a board that says education.

  • Congratulations to John Walker, our volunteer of the month!

    an man with dark skin wearing a DAV baseball hat and shirt sitting in front of plants with a flag in the background

  • Quickly he learned, as did his older brother, that life on the outside is sometimes even tougher than your worst day in boots.

    a person talking in front of conference room with colorful scenery in background.

  • “It all started with art”, says our Volunteer of the Month, Maggie DeRee. That’s how she started what is now a 25-year relationship with our VA, clocking in nearly 28,000 volunteer hours.   

    person sitting in front of plants and flags smiling

  • “It’s wonderful to be acknowledged as an employer that supports our service members who are taking care of our Veterans.” 

    a group standing on stage in military uniforms and civilian clothing hold and award in front of screen and flags to the right of stage

  • “These events have provided a successful and convenient way for people to properly dispose of cell phones, laptops, tablets and other electronic devices. We need these items to refurbish and distribute to Veterans at no charge.”

    two people recycling electronics

  • “We were talking about how Vietnam Veterans weren’t welcomed back. And a young Veteran came up, out of the blue, shook his hand and said, ‘Welcome Home.’ He started crying, and then I started crying.”

    MN State Fair Military Appreciation Day