 
- February is Go Red for Women!
Go Red for Women and American Heart Month raise awareness of heart disease. The goal is to provide information about the symptoms of heart disease and ways to prevent or manage it.
- Enjoy the Holidays - don’t get sick
Ways to prevent spreading the flu during the holidays
- The Time is NOW!
The Great American Smokeout encourages tobacco users to make a commitment to be tobacco-free for 24 hours. On November 15th, join thousands of other smokers who will quit for the day…or for life!
- October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Join VA staff in the “Pink Out” on Wednesday, October 17th by wearing pink.
- Duffle to Diaper Bags
Local Girl Scout, Danielle Seeger, devotes her Girl Scout Gold Award project to helping pregnant Veterans served by the Madison VA.
- New clinic for Baraboo
Ground was broken for a new outpatient clinic in Baraboo on June 20. The clinic will be expanded in size from the community’s current clinic and will move to a new and more accessible location.
- New Vet Network: Paying it Forward
Many veterans have noted that "the journey home" from deployment does not end with walking through one's front door.
- Madison VA Clothesline Project
The Madison VA Hospital hosted its first Clothesline Project to raise awareness of sexual violence, specifically Military Sexual Trauma (MST).
- Women Veterans Camp Week
This June will mark the second annual Women Veterans Week at held at Camp American Legion, which is perched above beautiful Lake Tomahawk, near Minocqua, Wisconsin.
- Infusion Nursing--A Vital Role
The infusion nurses are passionate about their specialized area of nursing and the very rewarding and lasting relationships they form with their patients and the patient's family members.
- Can you name the Presidents who were Veterans?
Of our 44 U.S. Presidents, 24 served in the military. The core values of decision-making and inspiring leadership are valuable in both military and civilian service.
- Valentine Concerts for Veterans
Every year at Valentines, VA throws a week long party for our hospitalized Veterans.
Popular singers will entertain the Veterans and their families at free concerts.
- Encouraging Vets with physical disabilities to try sports
Michael Johnston, a Navy Veteran who lost his left leg, is featured in a new video that encourages disabled Veterans to try sports to “redefine their mission.”
- Top Ten VA Health Stories of 2012
Veterans and their families found these the ten most popular articles of 2012 which appeared on the VHA Health home page. Here’s information on VA health benefits, Vet Centers and more.
- A Century of African-American History
February is African American History Month. Very few African Americans have witnessed as much of their history as Veteran Alyce Dixon. She is 105 and has seen a century of change.
- How to Have a Healthy Heart
Do you know the risk factors you can control to help prevent heart disease? They include diet, activity, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar.
- Shorter Hospital Stays Are Better for Patients, VA Finds
A shorter stay in the hospital can actually be more beneficial to you than a longer stay, according to a recent VA study.
- Having Trouble Shopping or Being in Public Places?
The Mental Health of America’s Veterans is one of VA’s top priorities. The AboutFace program features candid talk from Veterans with PTSD. Listen to the people who have been there.
- VA Responding to Flu Outbreak to Protect Veterans
As America endures a flu epidemic, the Veterans Health Administration is responding to the outbreak to protect the health of all Veterans and staff in the VA health system.
- Tests to Help Prevent or Detect Cervical Cancer
VA encourages all women Veterans to have regular screening tests which can help to prevent cervical cancer or detect it early. Almost all women are at risk for cervical cancer.
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