 
- Walla Walla VA's Chaplain Turns 90
Walla Walla VA's Chaplain, Ben Vegors, reaches two milestones in his life - celebrating his 90th birthday and receiving his 40 year pin. And he is still working!
- A Volunteer's Dedication to Service
In recognition of Volunteer Service Week (4/15-21), here is a story of one volunteer who has given 30,000 hours of service over 39 years to the Walla Walla VA Medical Center.
- CAM Therapy Services Added
Walla Walla VA Medical Center offers new complementary alternative medicine (CAM) therapy services to Veterans.
- Are You Ready to Be - Smoke Free?
The new year is here, and if you have been thinking about quiting smoking, here are a few tips that can help you stay on task and accomplish your goal to be - smoke free!
- 2011-2012 Flu Shot Clinics are Here!
The 2011-2012 flu shot clinics for the Walla Walla VAMC start Fri., September 23, 2011. All Veterans are encouraged to get their FREE flu shot today. The entire schedule can be found right here.
- Construction Begins at the Walla Walla VA Campus
The wait is finally over - construction activity starts at the Walla Walla VA. Equipment is moving in and the earth is finally starting to move. The Walla Walla VA is moving into the future.
- VA Groundbreaking Ceremony Set
The Walla Walla VA has set a groundbreaking ceremony for Tue 4/19/11 for two new buildings.
- A Touching Caregiver Story
This is story about a local WWII Veteran and his wife and how they get help from the Walla Walla VA Medical Center so the Veteran can keep living in his own home.
- Calling All Veterans to Help in a Pharmacy Label Survey
Veterans - would you like to be part of a short survey to help design more user friendly pharmacy labels? Click here to learn more!
- New Contract VA Outpatient Clinic in Grangeville ID
The Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center recently announced its partnership with Syringa Hospital and Clinics (SHC) in opening a community VA Outpatient Clinic in Grangeville, Idaho providing primary care services to local Veterans in and around this rural community.
- 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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