Milwaukee VA Medical Center

03/06/2026

Today is the opening ceremony for the Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter games, but the competition has already started! Wheelchair curling mixed doubles began March 4 with U.S. Army Veteran Steve Emt competing with Team USA. Join us in cheering Emt on as the competition continues - currently Emt and his teammate, Laura Dwyer, have won 2 of 4 matches during round robin competition. There are 3 more matches of round robin before the top four teams advance to semi-finals.

The Milwaukee VA had the honor of featuring Emt in December 2024. Read his story here: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/stories/the-sport-changed-my-life-paralyzed-veteran-becomes-paralympic-curling-champion/

03/06/2026

03/05/2026

Yesterday I told the American Legion- it’s a new day at VA. We’re slashing wait times and making it easier for our women Veterans to get the care they need. The mission is simple - Veterans First. Always.

03/04/2026

HAPPENING NOW: To celebrate National Nutrition Month, our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and Nutrition and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (NDTRs) have a table set up in the Milwaukee VA Medical Center's south entrance to provide education on anti-inflammatory food. Stop by anytime before 2 p.m. to check out the hands-on display and try some samples (while supplies last)!

03/04/2026

GI Bill® students: Did you verify your enrollment for February?

All VA education beneficiaries, including Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) students, must verify their enrollment at the end of each month to receive benefit payments.

Learn more by visiting VA’s Verify School Enrollment webpage at https://www.va.gov/education/verify-school-enrollment/.

03/03/2026

Veterans, know which benefits are taxable and which are not. Knowing this information can help you accurately file your taxes and avoid unexpected surprises

• Non-taxable VA benefits: disability compensation, pension, health care, grants, and education assistance.
• Taxable: military retirement pay

Stay informed, take action, and make tax season a breeze!
news.va.gov/138085/tax-season-guidance-for-veterans/

Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find out more and report to the appropriate agency at VSAFE.gov or by calling (833) 38V-SAFE.

03/02/2026

MORE LANE, RAMP CLOSURES ON I-94: If you're headed to the Milwaukee VA campus, be aware that more lane and ramp closures are coming on March 9. Specifically, the 35th Street entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound will be closed starting at 9 p.m. that day, and one lane of I-94 eastbound between 35th Street and 25th Street will be closed starting at 11 p.m. Both of these closures are through late 2026. These latest closures are in addition to a number of closures already in place, so please allow extra time to get to and from the campus. For the latest on the project, go to https://www.94eastwest.wisconsindot.gov/.

03/02/2026

This March, discover the power of nutrition during !

Find out how nutrition has the power to help you and your community thrive, and how RDNs and NDTRs can expertly guide you with information driven by science: sm.eatright.org/NNM

03/02/2026

Veterans, you’ve earned your benefits. VA health care is one of them. From primary care to mental health support, VA is built to serve Veterans — because your service matters.
https://www.va.gov/health-care/

02/28/2026

When you think of health, you might tend to prioritize your physical well-being. However, mental health is equally as important. Zablocki VA offers comprehensive behavioral health programs that provide excellent Veteran-focused mental health care. To connect with Zablocki VA mental health services: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/health-services/mental-health-care/

02/27/2026

"A MORE PERFECT UNION": Many thanks to Chaplain Leivonie Harris, Equal Employment Opportunity officer and harassment prevention coordinator Will Johnson and singer Shamicka Govan for delivering a moving and thought-provoking program Feb. 25 to mark Black History Month at the Milwaukee VA. Harris emphasized the need for community in continuing progress toward "a more perfect union," while Johnson related the history of African Americans in the U.S. military. Govan, who brought the house down with her performance at our Martin Luther King celebration in January, did it again, offering up stirring renditions of "His Eye is on The Sparrow" and "Trouble of the World." https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/stories/building-a-more-perfect-union-milwaukee-va-marks-black-history-month/

02/27/2026

Ready to make 2026 your healthiest year yet?
Start small by setting realistic goals and focusing on one healthy change each week. These small steps add up to big results. VA dietitians can help you to create personalized health goals.

https://www.nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/Get_Help_from_a_Dietitian.asp