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VISN 12

  • Patient Experience Week: Putting Veterans first, together

    Patient Experience Week: Putting Veterans first, together

    VA celebrated Patient Experience Week from April 27-May 3, shining a spotlight on the simple idea that every interaction is a chance to put Veterans first.

  • How a kidney transplant gave one Veteran his life back

    How a kidney transplant gave one Veteran his life back

    A young Veteran’s VA checkup uncovered a failing kidney, leading to dialysis and later a successful kidney transplant that saved more than just his life.

  • VA prosthetics help Veteran

    VA prosthetics help Veteran

    A Marine Veteran pushes himself each day to use his prosthesis, working closely with VA’s Prosthetics services.

  • Army Veteran opens his heart

    Army Veteran opens his heart

    Army Veteran Keith McCarter has had three heart surgeries, but is now doing better than ever.

  • Bringing the Federal Electronic Health Record to VA

    Bringing the Federal Electronic Health Record to VA

    VA is in the process of bringing the new Federal Electronic Health Record Management system online.

  • Did you hear that?

    Did you hear that?

    If you are worried about your ability to hear, it’s important to talk to your provider.

  • First mammogram proves life saving

    First mammogram proves life saving

    Army Veteran Ann Hoffman’s first mammogram unexpectedly revealed breast cancer, leading to life-saving treatment and a commitment to annual screenings. Getting a mammogram through VA is easy.

  • Nothing can stop Veteran from daily exercise

    Nothing can stop Veteran from daily exercise

    101-year-old Veteran credits exercise for staying motivated.

  • Supporting Veterans through evidence-based harm reduction

    Supporting Veterans through evidence-based harm reduction

    By supporting evidence-based life-saving harm reduction services, VA is helping Veterans move towards healthier, more fulfilling lives.

  • Preventing falls

    Preventing falls

    When Navy Veteran Maxwell Bennett suffered two falls, injuring both of his shoulders, he knew it was time to do something to prevent falling again.

  • Veteran credits VA for turning his health around

    Veteran credits VA for turning his health around

    After years of substance use and mental health struggles, Army Veteran Jim Williams champions the great health care and benefits VA has to offer.

  • Remarkable centenarian: Honoring Carl Wier, American hero

    Remarkable centenarian: Honoring Carl Wier, American hero

    The Tomah VA Medical Center, through the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE), honored Carl as part of VA’s Centenarian Recognition Program.

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Last updated June 7, 2026

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