06/08/2020
Health Care Hero: Gaylyn Raduenz, a self-described "germaphobe" and infection preventionist, keeps us all safe at your Milwaukee VA. Story: https://www.milwaukee.va.gov/MILWAUKEE/features/Health_Care_Hero_Gaylyn.asp
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06/08/2020
Veteran trust in VA reaches all-time high. Read more. https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5464
06/07/2020
The Milwaukee VA wishes a happy 72nd birthday to this Vietnam War hero, James Croeker, U.S. Army Big Red 1 Vet -- Purple Heart and Bronze Star Recipient.
06/07/2020
Even if you aren't that mobile, you can still exercise and keep fit. These Milwaukee VA Veterans from the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy show you how.
06/06/2020
Home | D-Day | June 6, 1944 | The United States Army
Thank you.
The U.S. Army remembers June 6, 1944: The World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France.
06/06/2020
Check out what our employees are doing to rack up the miles and money, all to support HUD-VASH, homeless Veterans, and to get a little fresh air. Story: https://www.milwaukee.va.gov/MILWAUKEE/features/Milo_Meter_mileage_racks_up_money_for_homeless.asp
06/05/2020
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VA, Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation deliver cancer care to Veterans via teleoncology. Read more. https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5461
06/05/2020
Happy birthday to this great American and Vietnam Veteran, Joe F Campbell, who continues to serve and look out for all his fellow Veterans. We are honored to serve him at our Milwaukee VA. Help us wish Joe a happy day!
06/05/2020
No bad raps: 80-year-old Vet with 44 years of service in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard says nobody does it better than the Milwaukee VA. Honor to serve you, Jim! Story: https://www.milwaukee.va.gov/MILWAUKEE/features/No_bad_raps_VA_one_of_the_best_in_Milwaukee.asp
06/04/2020
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Get the latest numbers on the VA COVID-19 response here:https://www.va.gov/health/docs/VA_COVID_Response.pdf
06/04/2020
'Forrest Gump' Actor Gary Sinise Has Donated Over 20,000 Meals To Veterans
We love Gary Sinise and the Gary Sinise Foundation!
Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie said, "Donations like this mean a lot to our VA staff as they are on the front lines of caring for our nation’s veterans every day."
06/04/2020
Veterans at home perform musical tribute to VA staff - VAntage Point
So many wonderful, life-saving events for our Vets have been canceled this year due to COVID-19, but many got together -- virtually -- to offer a song of hope.
Veterans around the nation performed virtually in a music video to pay homage to VA health care workers caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/04/2020
"My Life, My Story," gets Milwaukee VA Vet stories on paper and we want to hear from you. Full story: https://www.milwaukee.va.gov/MILWAUKEE/features/My_Life_My_Story.asp
06/03/2020
Milo-Meter for Homeless Vets
Our Green Bay team is walking to take care of homeless Veterans.
06/03/2020
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA dispatched nurses and gerontologists around the country in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about the care described as “top notch.” https://bit.ly/36XvTBB
06/02/2020
Free flowers! Melissa Ward-Healy and Torrie Hutchinson hand out free flowers to Milwaukee VA workers as they leave Building 70 Tuesday afternoon. Big thanks to Karthauser & Sons Wholesale Florist for thinking of us!
06/02/2020
Tips for helping a loved one with PTSD: https://bit.ly/302O7Qn
#PTSDAwarenessMonth
Show support during PTSD Awareness Month by reaching out and helping a loved one living with PTSD. Learn more: https://bit.ly/302O7Qn
#PTSDAwarenessMonth
06/02/2020
Take a peek inside Old Main ... Full story: https://www.milwaukee.va.gov/MILWAUKEE/features/Inside_Old_Main_History_amid_the_renovation.asp
06/01/2020
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Good stuff and good exercises. Stay safe and healthy out there, Milwaukee.
This 23-minute gentle lower-body chair exercise class guides you through a relaxing series of movements. St. Louis VA Medical Center's yoga teacher and Whole Health Coach, Katherine Hillgren, is your guide. Grab a chair, a strap or towel, and give yourself this gift of gentle movement.
06/01/2020
"I never thought you would marry me and love me like you did ... " Palliative Care mail call provides written words of love from home. Story: https://www.milwaukee.va.gov/MILWAUKEE/features/Palliative_Care_mail_call.asp
05/31/2020
The Power of Music: Meet the Milwaukee VA music therapists
Thanks, James Groh and TMJ4 News for telling the powerful story of how our music therapists heal.
Music therapy is the process of using songs and instruments to help achieve therapeutic goals.
05/30/2020
This tribute to Vietnam Veterans in our Milwaukee VA Red Clinic is a reminder of why we do what we do. If you served in Vietnam, or had a family member who served, let us know where and when in the comments. Post a photo, too!
05/29/2020
We love our nurses at the Milwaukee VA! 2020 is the "Year of the Nurse," and nurses on Unit 9A Valor Point of RECC Division are seen here proudly displaying their "Year of the Nurse" T-shirts. Thank you, nurses, for all you do!
05/29/2020
VA resumes in-person Compensation and Pension exams at select locations:
https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairs/posts/10157620894503178:0
VA resumes in-person Compensation and Pension exams at select locations. Read more. https://bit.ly/3ddUyEh
05/29/2020
Jump Rope For Joy Milwaukee!
Shout out to Ana Rodriguez-Ross in EEO who helped set up a two-week "Jump for Joy" event to help employees blow off some COVID steam. Here's a look at some of our Milwaukee VA folks who tried it out!
05/28/2020
Check out this view! This is a sneak peek of our recent venture into - and atop - Old Main as renovation work continues. Read the story here: https://bit.ly/36RA5Tl
05/27/2020
Thank you, Lindsay Dowden and all our VA's Veterans Canteen Service staff for taking care of us during the pandemic. We think you're awesome, too.
05/27/2020
The Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva shares the meaning of Memorial Day | SC Featured
Memorial Day 2020 has passed. But U.S. Army Veteran and Pittsburgh Steelers Alejandro Villanueva, who served in Afghanistan, says we must never forget the 1.1 million who sacrificed, including his friend, Jesse.
U.S. Army veteran and Pittsburgh Steelers OT Alejandro Villanueva shares a powerful essay about what Memorial Day means to him. ✔ Subscribe to ESPN on YouTub...
05/26/2020
Yesterday, today and always, we will keep faithful watch over those at our Wood National Cemetery. Memorial Day story: https://www.milwaukee.va.gov/MILWAUKEE/features/Milwaukee_VA_marks_Memorial_Day.asp
05/25/2020
Memorial Day Wreath Laying and Taps
Today we held a wreath-laying and "Taps" for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Your Milwaukee VA keeps watchful eye over all those who rest at Wood National Cemetery.
05/24/2020
Army veteran discharged from Milwaukee VA after battling COVID-19
Thank you, TMJ4 News, for this awesome story on U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Williams, who kicked some coronavirus butt at our Milwaukee VA.
After being admitted to the hospital for nearly two months, Army Veteran Joe Williams received a hero's send off from family and healthcare workers after winning his battle against COVID-19.
05/23/2020
Thanks, Doc Dentice, to you and your dedicated crew! We'll display it with honor and pride.
05/23/2020
Veterans Affairs Launches First Chatbot to Field COVID-19 Questions
VA chatbot provides round-the-clock access to COVID-19 coronavirus symptoms. Check it out.
The bot was developed and deployed via Microsoft’s Healthcare Bot platform.
05/22/2020
Hard to believe it's been five years since we posthumously awarded U.S. Army Capt. Russ Seager's Purple Heart to his family in the Matousek Auditorium. Russ was one of our mental health nurse practitioners in the Red Clinic who was killed Nov. 5, 2009, in a terrorist attack at Fort Hood, Texas. On this Memorial Day weekend and always, we remember Russ and all the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
05/22/2020
Joseph Williams goes home!
Today we bid sweet farewell to U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Williams, one of our coronavirus patients who has been in the Milwaukee VA since March 27. He was met by family and loved ones who took him home.
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Milo-Meter for Homeless Vets
Our Green Bay team is walking to take care of homeless Veterans.
Check out this view! This is a sneak peek of our recent venture into - and atop - Old Main as renovation work continues. Read the story here: https://bit.ly/36RA5Tl
Jump Rope For Joy Milwaukee!
Shout out to Ana Rodriguez-Ross in EEO who helped set up a two-week "Jump for Joy" event to help employees blow off some COVID steam. Here's a look at some of our Milwaukee VA folks who tried it out!
Memorial Day Wreath Laying and Taps
Today we held a wreath-laying and "Taps" for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Your Milwaukee VA keeps watchful eye over all those who rest at Wood National Cemetery.
Joseph Williams goes home!
Today we bid sweet farewell to U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Williams, one of our coronavirus patients who has been in the Milwaukee VA since March 27. He was met by family and loved ones who took him home.
Medical hooding ceremony
Congrats, soon-to-be Dr. Leber, who graduates from the Medical College of Wisconsin tomorrow, then heads to his first U.S. Army assignment. Our VA docs hooded him today!
Thank you, Sherwin-Williams, for the $18,000 donation of paint to help our makeover!
World War II Veteran John Bosch sings along with Christine Wiggin, one of our superstar music therapists. Check out our story next week on all the magic our music therapists do.
Pure Zablocki sanitizer
Pure Zablocki sanitizer! Thanks, Pharmacy, for looking out for all of us! Cool video here!
Vet beats coronavirus
Another day, another great story! World War II U.S. Navy Veteran Robert Husslein, 93, gets a hero’s sendoff Wednesday from the Milwaukee VA after 30 days. He beat the coronavirus! He was met by his son, Vietnam U.S. Army Veteran Robert Husslein Jr. Welcome home, Bob!
Army Vet goes home after 50 days fighting coronavirus
We bid farewell to Arvin McCray. The U.S. Army Veteran spent 18 days on a ventilator and almost 50 days in the hospital. Break out the tissues!
Respiratory Therapy video
There have been stories nationwide about a shortage of respirators and respiratory therapists. Shawn Feirer, your Milwaukee VA's RT program manager, says we have enough, even if our surge doubled.
Salvation Army lunch
We are so humbled and grateful to The Salvation Army Wisconsin & Upper Michigan for providing lunches to all our employees on all three shifts. They bought lunches from three area restaurants and delivered for all three shifts. Wow! So grateful!
Milwaukee VA Medical Center Director chat on upcoming surge
As your Milwaukee VA prepares for a potential surge in coronavirus patients, our medical center director, wants to fill you in on the latest. #StrongerTogether #MilwaukeeStrong #MilwaukeeVA
Food service and housekeeping working hard behind the scenes
"It's an honor to serve my brother and sister Veterans ... " We salute our food service troops and houseepers who are keeping things running behind the scenes during the coronavirus pandemic.
National Anthem tribute to the Milwaukee VA
In case you missed @Jesse Gomez's "Star Spangled Banner" tribute to the Milwaukee VA, here it is one more time. Our heartfelt love and gratitude. Thanks, Jesse!
Emergency Department Tips and Prep for coronavirus
Ben Thelen, a U.S. Army combat medic and Iraq Vet, now a registered nurse and our Emergency Department program manager, talks about prep his staff is taking, and what YOU can do to stay safe.
Dr. Zomchek's special message to our Veterans
Our director, Dr. Dan Zomchek, has a special message for those we serve during the CoronaVirus pandemic.
Milwaukee VA pre-screening and visitor policy
We're working hard at your Milwaukee VA to keep our Veterans and employees safe. Check out this video on our coronavirus screening and visitor policy.
Tour of America's Dairyland
So, Veteran James Vetri, who participated in the Tour of America's Dairyland and is working on some awesome stuff that we will share with you so soon! But in the meantime, We have to recognize those recreation therapists at Milwaukee VA who push these veterans to awesomeness! Always great to see such inspiration and motivation! Paralyzed Veterans of America Wisconsin Chapter, Inc. Grafton, Wisconsin Kenosha Adaptive Sports and Therapeutic Arts - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Operation Rebound: CAF USA Cycling Hamptonvamc Paralyzed Veterans of America
Jim Gaff and the Wild Coyote Band does a little “Wagon Wheel” at the south entrance for our Stage Door Canteen National Salute to Veterans.
Mike Fuss and Friends country music in the south entrance until 11:30 a.m. We’ve got music all day long as we salute our veterans!
National Anthem at the Stage Door Canteen
The National Anthem kicks off our Stage Door Canteen, taking place til 3 in the south entrance. Great music Of Frank, Dino, Elvis and much more as we salute our Veterans! National Salute to Veteran across U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals all week!
Free hot dogs in the South Entrance!
Free ‘dogs for vets in our South Entrance until 1 p.m. Thanks, Patty Davis and DAV!
Rayvon Bufkin, Sr.
Rayvon Bufkin Sr., thanks for your service in Vietnam, and the uplifting message of positivity at our 21st Annual Salute to African-American Veterans!
Honor Flight Display
Goodbye to our sweet friend and American hero, Joe Demler. Demler was captured in December 1944 by the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge. When he was liberated, he had lost 90 pounds and Life Magazine called him "The Human Skeleton." We ran into Joe a couple years ago for this Facebook Live interview.
Sounding good, U.S. Army vet Lewis Mallett and the Jeff Clair Project, warming up for our 21st Annual Salute, starting soon in the main chapel.
Joyce Casey -- Recreation Therapy Month
February is Recreation Therapy month! Over the next few weeks we will bring you stories highlighting the importance of integration through community recreation events. "It redefines who they are ... I don't even see a chair anymore ... " Recreation Therapist Joyce Casey talks about the healing benefits of adaptive sports. We talk with the Veterans she's making a difference for, and surprise her with some much-deserved flowers.
Pavan Markandeya – Facing In – Ep. 53
Pavan Markandeya on Facing In, Ep. 53.
Jacob Robinson – Facing In – Ep. 52
Jacob Robinson on Facing In, Ep. 52. UWM MAVRC
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It is so disgusting to see your PR nonsense. No bad raps: VA one of the best in Milwaukee (What a load of bull. Pure public relations garbage. When I experience first-hand the negligence, the abusive attitudes prevalent throughout your facilities, it turns my stomach to see you spewing this filthy PR garbage. You made VA Choice, Community Care, a slow process... that doesn't pay its bills, certainly not on time [years later, maybe]. You've reduced diagnostics and curative treatments to practically nonexistent. You are the monsters of society; trying to put on a pretty little PR face.... Disgusting, totally disgusting.)
Please be aware of your nurse.
These veterans don’t deserve this type of treatment and to treated as if they have been forgotten. When they fought for everyone’s rights and freedoms!
https://www.wisn.com/article/va-wont-allow-volunteers-to-place-flags-on-vets-graves/32581064#