Milwaukee VA Medical Center

11/23/2025

The Wilson Park Wood-Carvers and Burners Club are on their seventh year of crafting ornaments to donate to our Veterans! We are so grateful for this labor of love and look forward to the joy it brings our Veterans during the holiday season!

Seniors at Wilson Park Senior Center are creating handmade wooden ornaments to donate to veterans at the VA Hospital, continuing a tradition started in 2019.

11/22/2025

Lake Country Veterans - have you looked into getting your care at our Oconomowoc VA clinic? Check out our website for more information about what services we provide there: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/locations/oconomowoc-va-clinic/

11/21/2025

DENTAL CHECKS IN THE CLC: Teams from our Dental Service dropped in on residents of our Community Living Centers Thursday to do dental screenings. In all, 32 Veterans were screened, with dentists looking for any oral health concerns. Seven Veterans were referred for follow up with possible emergent or other dental needs. This was a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Dental Service and CLC, though the plan is to make it an ongoing initiative. Among the goals are reducing urgent/emergent dental consults, building staff competence and enhancing Veteran comfort and care.

11/21/2025

Mark your calendars!
The Oconomowoc VA Clinic is hosting a Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1 to 5 p.m.
This event is open to the public. Schedule your appointment today using the QR code or be going to the website: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11623433

11/21/2025

VA extends Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through Sept. 30, 2028.

11/21/2025

Food serves to connect us to cultural traditions. Many foods have deep cultural importance and have been on the dining table for generations. Speak with your VA dietitian to learn more ideas to include cultural foods in healthy recipes.https://www.nutrition.va.gov/docs/UpdatedPatientEd/2022CookingAroundtheWorldCookbook.pdf

11/20/2025

Milwaukee VA's recreation therapy Veterans In Focus program hosted a meet-and-greet today with Veteran photographers whose images are displayed at the Veterans In Focus photography exhibit. There is still time to see the exhibit! The photos are on display on the second floor of Outpatient Mental Health Building 43 at the Milwaukee VA. The exhibit can be viewed daily on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 28. The exhibit will be closed on Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving.

11/20/2025

Say goodbye to to***co and hello to almost instantaneous health benefits. Within 20 minutes of quitting, your heart rate drops, and within days, you may notice improvements in your sense of taste and smell, as well as in your breathing. Create new smoke-free routines with VA’s support: Mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-to***co/why-quit.asp

11/20/2025

If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail, VA Milwaukee health care can help you. Contact a homeless services care coordinator to get help.
https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/health-services/homeless-veteran-care/

VA permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025.

11/19/2025

We're hiring! The Milwaukee VA is looking for a Research Study Coordinator. Check out the link for more information about the position and how to apply through USA Jobs!

Learn more about other opportunities to join our team through our website: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/work-with-us/
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/850331500

This position is fully responsible for ensuring database development, coordination, and technical management in a comprehensive research setting, providing day-to-day data management and site support for the VA Research Program. The position reports to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Researc...

11/19/2025

Great news: The backlog of Veterans waiting for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits is down 57% since the start of the second Trump Administration! https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-reduces-backlog-of-veterans-waiting-for-va-benefits-by-57/

11/18/2025