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Veterans Events at Commonwealth Games of Virginia- The Subway Commonwealth Games of Virginia on July 20-21, 2013, will offer 5 sporting events with special Veterans Divisions: Track and Field, Bowling, Archery, Shooting, and a 5K Run.
E-Donate is Simple, Speedy, Safe- The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, and the account.
We Have A New Look!- Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. We know that you consider this website our front door. And we want you to feel welcome.
Salem VAMC 3rd Annual VA 2K Walk and Roll- Join the fun - get exercise while benefitting Veterans who are homeless.
2013 Sexual Assault Awareness Walk- Join us in our 2013 Sexual Assault Awareness Walk on April 19 beginning with registration at 4:30p in front of Building 5 (Auditorium).
2013 Veterans Job Fair- In 2012, over 500 Veterans came out to the Regional Veterans Job Fair. If you are a Veteran looking for employment come to the Salem VAMC Auditorium (Building 5) on April 30th between 9a-2p.
2013 Valentines for Veterans Concert- Country music artist, Daryle Singletary, will perform at the 2013 Valentines for Veterans Concert on February 12, 2013 at 7pm, at the Salem Civic Center.
Stand Down for Homeless Veterans a Success- The 8th Annual Stand Down for Homeless Veterans on November 7, 2012 at the Salem Civic Center was a Success
Salem's Inpatient PTSD Unit - Renovation and Renewal- Salem's Inpatient PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) Unit focuses on treatment and recovery for Veterans of all eras with combat-related PTSD or military sexual trauma.
DMV2GO Ribbon Cutting at Salem- The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is at Salem VAMC on Monday, October 15th to provide full services to Veterans, visitors, volunteers, and staff from 9a-4p in Parking Lot S. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate this great service.
From the Veterans Health Administration
Find Out if You Are Eligible for VA Health Benefits- The mission of the VA is to serve Veterans with the highest-quality health care available anywhere in the world. Here is an introduction to benefits and links to find out more and how to apply.
Blind Doc at VA Sees Patients Differently- Dr. Tim Cordes, a psychiatrist at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, Wis., has a unique way of seeing patients: he doesn’t see them at all. He’s legally blind.
Online Veterans Health Library- A new tool to help Veterans take charge of their health: the Veterans Health Library. Find information on diseases, conditions, and medications. It’s where to go for reliable health information.
Help Raise PTSD Awareness- During PTSD Awareness Month, join VA in promoting public awareness and understanding of PTSD. We invite you to "Take the Step" and help the men and women who have experienced PTSD.
Let the (Golden Age) Games Begin!- Hundreds of senior Veterans are off to Buffalo to participate in VA’s Golden Age Games, a showcase for the value that wellness and fitness provide in the lives of older Americans.
Surviving a Stroke- An Army Veteran suffers a stroke and puts the Houston VA Medical Center Stroke Team into action, a team which recently earned a Gold Seal from the Joint Commission.
Memorial Day - When America Remembers- Memorial Day — a time for the nation to pause and remember the service of deceased Veterans and military members who died on active duty, a time when Americans honor the fallen.
VA Launches Hotline for Women Veterans- The Department of Veterans Affairs has a new hotline to respond to questions from Veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available to women Veterans.
VA Medical Centers Named for Presidents- Can you name the three VA medical centers named for United States presidents? Here’s a story on the Franklin Delano Roosevelt campus of the Hudson Valley Healthcare System in Montrose, New York.
Research Today Means Healthier Tomorrow- May 13-17 is National VA Research Week with the theme “VA Research Inspires.” VA Research has been part of advances in treating heart disease, diabetes, spinal cord injury and mental health disorders.
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