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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has started transitioning Veterans to a more modern, streamlined online login process to access benefit and health care services.

Banner for sign-in changes

When Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina in September 2024, the nation’s supply of vital intravenous (IV) fluids was severely disrupted.

IV tube at patient's bedside

Snowfall blanketed the Dole VA campus Thursday, January 9, piling six inches of winter fluff on what has been the 12th snowiest January since 1888.

snow plow

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious and preventable public health problem that affects millions of Americans.

sad woman on couch in front of christmas  tree

Jennifer Farney was fast asleep on a flight to Pittsburgh to celebrate her grandmother’s 96th birthday, when suddenly she was awakened by an elbow poke from her husband sitting next to her.

Jennifer Farney, a staff nurse working the Emergency Room at Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center.

Now through December 4, 2024, the City of Wichita will pay a $1,000 lease signing bonus for the first 30 units leased to Veterans coming from homelessness using a Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher. Leases must start between Nov. 5 -Dec. 4, 2024. Call 316-462-3700 to find out more!

Male Veteran and his female partner smiling.

On November 25 from Noon - 1:30 p.m., join us by the Main Flagpole for a Native American powwow highlighting traditional dancing in regalia, singing, and music provided by the Wichita Inter-Tribal Warrior Society. We will be streaming live for those who would like to observe virtually.

Native American Fancy Dancer

At the monthly meeting of the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita and Sedgwick County last week, the Dole VA Homeless team was praised for their hard work and successes toward helping unhoused Veterans to secure shelter.

Homeless team (L to R): Jen McGill from United Way and VA Social Workers Danielle Brummett, Kenny Barker, Samantha Nelson, and Cindy Sawyer.

The Summit will take place this Friday, October 25, at the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland offices at 360 Lexington Road in Wichita from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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The Air National Guard, 184th Wing, 184 Civil Engineer Squadron recently expanded Dole VA’s gravel parking lot by 35-40 spaces.

184CES Pavements and Construction Equipment Shop