Milwaukee VA Medical Center

01/23/2026

The VA MOVE! Coach app can help track your weight loss progress. This free app can help you work toward your new year’s resolutions of striving for a healthy weight. Your VA Dietitian is here for support.

https://mobile.va.gov/app/move-coach

01/22/2026

**ATTENTION VETERANS**
Severe cold weather is forecast for SE Wisconsin. Your Milwaukee VA and Community Clinics will be open tomorrow, Jan. 23, but we encourage everyone to take appropriate precautions to remain safe. If you need to cancel or reschedule your VA appointment, please call the clinic where your appointment is scheduled: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/contact-us/
You can also manage your appointments via our phone appointment system, the VEText messaging system or online: https://www.va.gov/health-care/manage-appointments/

The latest information from the National Weather Service can be found here: https://www.weather.gov/mkx/

01/22/2026

**ATTENTION VETERANS**
The Milwaukee VA Regional Benefit Office, located at 5400 West National Ave, will be CLOSED on Friday, Jan. 23 due to extreme weather conditions. The building will reopen on Monday, Jan. 26.

01/22/2026

DO YOU HAVE AN ADVANCE DIRECTIVE? The Milwaukee VA is hosting an Advance Directive clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 27, noon to 3 p.m., in the South Entrance of the medical center, 5000 W. National Ave. Veterans can learn more about advance directives and get help completing documents, including living wills and powers of attorney for health care. No appointments needed. Our first such clinic earlier this month (shown here) was well attended. If you can't make it on Jan. 27, another clinic will be Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Building 43.
https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/programs/advance-directives/

01/22/2026

01/21/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️ Let's take this opportunity to prioritize our health and well-being. Early detection is key in the fight against cervical cancer, so it's crucial to stay on top of your annual screenings.
Here are a few important reasons to get your cervical cancer screening: 🔍 Early detection can save lives. 🔍 Screenings help find pre-cancers before they turn into cancer. 🔍 Regular tests can lead to early treatment and better outcomes.
The VA is here to support you with comprehensive healthcare services designed specifically for women Veterans. Schedule your appointment today and encourage your Sister Veterans to do the same. https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/topics/pap-test-and-gynecologic-cancer.asp?fbclid=IwY2xjawPLUzdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFseDZjVGRZQm9XNHF4UUg5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpp1bC194oJelPVjr8bCSp15sbhXQ5txO55YbGWrawgUP6CdC6KjdQ3uPeo1_aem_40ofyV9pvqdN8Op4EU_grg
Together, let's take a stand against cervical cancer. Your health is our mission. 💪❤️

01/21/2026

Just like you’d check on a friend, checking in with yourself can help you recognize when something’s off. The Veteran Self-Check Assessment makes it easier to get a quick read on how you’re doing.

Try it today: VetSelfCheck.org.

01/20/2026

Recovering from the effects of military sexual trauma (MST) can be very difficult, but you don’t have to go through it alone. VA offers free, personalized support for Veterans who have experienced MST.

Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/treatment.asp

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! Martin Luther King Jr. Day is also designated as a National Day of Service and encourages all Americans to volunteer to help improve their communities.
Zablocki VA ambulatory clinics, surgery, administration and outpatient clinics are closed on this federal holiday. The Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s Emergency Department remains available 24/7.

01/17/2026

Every day we put our best foot forward to address the health care needs of Veterans. Thank you for entrusting us with your care. Learn more about the Zablocki VA Health Care System: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/

01/16/2026

Dominic Skudlarczyk, a senior at Catholic Memorial High School and leader of the school's Club America, visited the Milwaukee VA today along with Mike Bichanich, the school's director of campus ministry, to donate games, puzzles and a check to support Veterans at the medical center.

Skudlarczyk led the initiative and got the entire school involved.

"The Veterans gave so much to our country and our community, so it means so much that we can give back and help them," he said.

Bichanich said Catholic Memorial High School was started as a memorial to Veterans by its founding parish, St. Joseph's in Waukesha.

"Obviously he has a passion for Veterans as well, but understanding the history of our school, we are a memorial for Veterans," Bichanich said. "Dominic takes that seriously and honestly wears it around school. That's why he's able to get so many kids participating in stuff like this.”

The school’s Club America has around 60 members. Last year, the club also made a concerted effort to put 3,000 flags in front of the school for Veterans Day.

Skudlarczyk's father, Jason, assisted with dropping off the donations.

"This was his own ideas and his own thoughts," Jason said. "This makes me a proud dad to see him do something like this and bring these games and help the Veterans. It really makes me proud."

Pictured: Bradlee Gietzel, left, Milwaukee VA voluntary service specialist; Skudlarczyk and Bichanich

01/16/2026

Make the most of your shelf-stable items this winter. Check out VA soup and stew recipes for ways to use pantry goods. Talk with a VA dietitian about strategies to create affordable meals. https://www.nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/Recipes/Soups_Stews_Recipes.asp