Stories

During Men’s Health Week, June 15-21, the Department of Veterans Affairs raises awareness of preventable health issues, encouraging the early detection and treatment of diseases among American men and boys.

Hearing loss is one of the top service-connected disabilities among Veterans.

Many Veterans are not able to drive to their VA appointments due to medical issues or lack of transportation and rely on the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Transportation Network for no-cost rides to and from the VA Western New York Health System (VAWNY HS).

During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we honor the vibrant cultures, resilient spirit and immeasurable contributions of AANHPI individuals, as well as their overall influence on shaping the history and future direction of this country.

VA Western New York Health System (VAWNY HS) joined the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration and the nation for National Vietnam War Veterans Day (NVWVD).

The PACT Act, signed into law on August 10, 2022, is one of the largest health and benefit expansions in VA’s history.

A group of local Veteran athletes are champions.

Each February, VA joins the entire country in celebrating Black History Month.

In 2023, the VA Western New York Health System (VA WNYHS) permanently housed 162 homeless Veterans.

VA Western New York Healthcare System (VA WNYHS) is now offering in-person and virtual services at the Virtual Health Resource Center (VHRC).