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The Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) is dedicated to providing Veterans with safe, quality care.

01/15/2026

Every Veteran's Health Care Experience Matters to Our Team--
At DC VAMC, your care experience is measured by the feedback you share when completing a Survey of Healthcare Experiences of Patients (SHEP). You may receive the voluntary survey via email or postal mail following an inpatient stay or outpatient appointment at the DC VA Medical Center or a VA CBOC.

Your feedback is important and helps us to improve. If you receive a SHEP, please complete and submit the survey. Also, if you have had a positive experience or have concerns about a recent appointment at a DC VAMC facility, please call the Office of Patient Experience and Advocacy, 202-745-8588.

01/14/2026

Invest In Your Health, Prevent Cervical Cancer

During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, your DC VA Medical Center's Women's Health Team encourages cancer prevention through regular Pap and human papilloma virus (HPV) screenings as well as considering HPV vaccination.

Since HPV is the most common cause of cervical cancer, early detection is important because it improves outcomes. Women’s Health Physician Emily V. Capbarat, PhD, reminds women Veterans that cervical health is important. Dr. Capbarat, who operates a well-women’s clinic weekly at the DC VA Medical Center, encourages you to contact your provider to discuss and schedule your next cervical cancer screening at the appropriate time. Also, speak with your provider to see if the HPV Gardasil vaccine is good for you.

Veterans in the DC-area may schedule and appointment by calling 202-745-8577.

Read the Full Wellness Wednesday Story: https://www.va.gov/washington-dc-health-care/stories/health-feature-of-the-month-cervical-health-awareness-and-cervical-cancer-prevention/

01/13/2026

Good News Feature: Washington DC VA Medical Center Veteran patients are living pain-free post-operatively as a result of a referral collaboration with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Neurosurgery Department. The collaboration expands care, offers top-tier training, and broadens medical readiness thanks to U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Michael Cirivello, who had the vision to partner with VA.

Read the full feature story: https://walterreed.tricare.mil/News-Gallery/Articles/Article/4372184/walter-reed-neurosurgery-expands-first-class-care-with-va-referrals

01/12/2026

Today is National Pharmacist Day!
Join the DC VAMC Team in appreciating VA pharmacists and recognizing the vital role they have across our health care system. We celebrate their contributions to medication safety and honor their commitment to patient education and overall wellness.
Thank you, VA pharmacists!

01/09/2026

Opening 2026 with a philanthropic spirit as DC Public School Students volunteered with the DC VA Medical Center's Voluntary Service Program, Center for Development and Civic Engagement, January 8. The local student volunteers pleasantly served Veterans warm beverages and offered goodie bags as they entered or exited the facility. Thank you, DCPS, for your continued support.

To share your time and talents caring for Veterans in the DC-area, register as a volunteer and to make a donation in support of Veteran programs at he DC VA Medical Center, call the CDCE office, 202-745-8320.

01/09/2026

It's Whole Health Month! January is a great month to start or broaden your whole health journey. To get started, scan the QR code or visit: va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/index.asp

VA Whole Health centers around what matters to you and your well-being. So, access VA resources today to develop your personalized health plans which is based on your values, health needs, and goals. Remember to share your Whole Health Plan with your primary care provider, too!

01/07/2026

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and your DC VAMC health care team is raising awareness about early detection and the possibility of preventing vision loss. Have you had an annual comprehensive dilated eye exam to check your eye pressure and optic nerve? If not, speak with your VA provider or call today, 202-745-8577, to schedule. Early detection matters!

12/31/2025

As we prepare to welcome 2026, your DC VA Medical Center team encourages you to make your health and wellness a priority. Be sure to speak with your VA primary care team about an annual preventative care exam, immunizations, and to build your customized wellness plan.

We wish you and yours a new year filled with strength, continued resiliency, and a renewed commitment to wellness. Happy New Year!

12/30/2025

Your DC VAMC Team understands that the holiday season can be a challenging time for many, bringing up feelings of grief, loneliness, stress or sadness. If you are struggling right now, please know that you are not alone. Support is available 24/7. You may connect directly with your VA health care team, Chaplain Service, or visit the DC VAMC Emergency Department. You may also connect with compassionate and confidential support from your smart device or computer: call 988, press 1; text 838255; or visit veteranscrisisline.net.

No matter what you are experiencing, VA has resources and support. Your VA team is prepared to warmly support you through this season.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

Your Washington DC VA Medical Center team wishes you and yours health, hope and connection.

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays to all Veterans, caregivers and family members!

The holiday season is a time of gratitude, health, hope and connection. Whether you are celebrating surrounded by family, reconnecting with fellow Veterans, or spending quiet moments of reflection, you are valued and appreciated every day.

Your DC VAMC Executive Director and health care team wish you all a joyful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful New Year!

12/19/2025

Attention Veterans: Did you get a flu shot at your community pharmacy? Be sure to provide your VA primary care team with the date and location where you received the vaccine. It is important to keep your VA health record updated. You can easily send your VA provider a secure message via https://www.myhealth.va.gov or by phone.

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