Milwaukee VA Medical Center

06/23/2026

Veterans with severe service connected disabilities can now get TSA PreCheck for free — making airport travel faster, easier, and way less stressful. Grab your eligibility letter on VA.gov and enroll with IDEMIA to get started.

https://news.va.gov/147414/veterans-may-be-eligible-tsa-precheck/

06/22/2026

VETERANS: WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! An in-person event will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, in Matousek Auditorium at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center during which Veterans are invited to join the ADVISE 'EM Council to learn how the Milwaukee VA is working to fix gaps in healthcare and improve services for all Veterans. Topics will include: Who can get VA care and what services are offered; medical and mental health care; Veteran support services; and efforts to reduce Veteran homelessness. A light lunch will be served. RSVP to the attend or ask questions by clicking here: https://wcupa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZB11noeMcTWj4O

06/21/2026

A FATHER'S DAY TREAT: For Father's Day, all inpatient Veterans at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center are getting a special treat, prepared here by Nutrition and Food Service Lead Cook Matt Rooney (a Veteran and a father): a pretzel Jell-O dessert. This yummy treat starts with a pretzel crust, followed by a layer of creamy mascarpone cheese and whipped cream, topped with a strawberry Jell-O - with diced strawberries inside. Happy Father's Day to all the dads!

06/19/2026

Juneteenth National Independence Day marks the end to slavery in the United States. Most importantly, it represents victory over the institution of slavery and the beginning of the fulfillment of America’s promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans.

Zablocki VA Health Care System ambulatory clinics, surgery, administration and outpatient clinics are closed on this federal holiday. The Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s Emergency Department remains available 24/7.

06/18/2026

"LIKE A BIG FAMILY": Milwaukee VA Domiciliary residents and staff celebrated their successes and continued their mission during the annual Pike Lake outing on June 4. The outing is an important part of Veterans' recovery journey as it helps bring them together and strengthen their interpersonal skills. Learn more here: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/stories/like-a-big-family-domiciliary-residents-staff-celebrate-successes-and-bond-during-annual-lake-outing/

06/18/2026

📣📣Veterans - have you heard? In January 2027, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center will transition to the new Federal Electronic Health Record.

This new system will make it easier for Veterans to transition from military to VA care while spending less time at each appointment repeating your health history and undergoing repeat tests, imaging, or exams. It'll also help VA deliver a more consistent experience at any VA facility.

We're hard at work behind the scenes to ensure a smooth transition for Veterans in January, and in line with our baseball theme for this effort, we know that together we can knock it out of the park!

Milwaukee VA and its associated clinics will transition to a new electronic health record (EHR), called the Federal EHR, in January 2027. This is the same system that the Department of Defense (DoD) uses, and among other benefits, it will better support service members as they transition from milita...

06/17/2026

TEENS HELP HOMELESS VETS: Big thanks go out to Rehaan Muqeet, second from right, and Aryav Agarwal, right, two Brookfield teens who staged a charity pickleball tournament to benefit homeless Veterans served by the Milwaukee VA. Rehaan said he was inspired to action after meeting a homeless Veteran during a trip to New Orleans. “It hit me that he had given so much for our country, but he was on the street,” he said. So he and Aryav organized the fundraising pickleball event, which took place May 23-24 in Krueger Park in Brookfield. Entry fee was $20, but participants could give more if they desired, which many did, Rehaan said. On June 16, Rehaan and Aryav presented the proceeds — $1,710 — to Homeless Prevention Programs Manager Amy Mauel, second from left, and Chief of Center for Development and Civic Engagement Jessica Serdynski, left. Rehaan is also president of Students Serving Veterans, a club dedicated to supporting Veterans, and is mentored by Dr. Ken Lee, head of the Milwaukee VA’s Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Center.

06/17/2026

Today is National Eat Your Vegetables Day!

Have you been stuck in a rut eating the same 4-5 veggies over and over again? Or just falling short on your veggie intake in general lately?

This summer, join in taking up a new challenge: to try at least 1 new veggie your tastebuds have never experienced!

Consider artichoke, Swiss chard, jicama, arugula, turnips, tomatillos, cactus, or bok choy, to name a few…
Not quite that adventurous? How about asparagus, parsnips, beets, zucchini, or eggplant?

For more ways to boost your veggie intake in general, check out:https://www.nutrition.va.gov/docs/UpdatedPatientEd/15WaystoIncreaseVegetableInake2021.pdf

For tips on cooking veggies using a variety of methods, see:https://www.nutrition.va.gov/docs/UpdatedPatientEd/SimpleGuideToCookingVegetablesJun2024.pdf

06/16/2026

I-94 construction and traffic congestion leaving you feel anxious about coming to the Milwaukee VA for your appointments? Don't worry. Give yourself some extra time and remember that there are multiple services available to help get you safely to your appointments if you don't feel comfortable driving yourself here, as Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin shared in this recent story:

Both the DAV and the VA’s Veteran Transportation Service said they are seeing an increase in veteran riders. Both services offer free rides to veterans in need.

06/16/2026

TINY HEARTS, BIG HEROES: The Milwaukee VA is offering classes in hands-only CPR for infants and children at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave., Milwaukee. It is open to pregnant and post-partum Veterans and their families. Participants must be 18 years old or older. If you're interested, email Allison Finnigan, Maternity Care Coordinator, at [email protected]. Include first and last name and number of people taking the class. Class dates will be chosen based on interest. (Note: This class does not provide CPR certification; it teaches simple CPR skills to help a baby or child in an emergency.)