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Moving Forward Together: Beginning July 6, the DC VA Medical Center will begin using a phased framework to resume services which were put on hold due to the coronavirus.
Turning 100 Years Old: WWII Veteran Steward Fields' family is making sure his 100th birthday celebration on June 26 is memorable in spite of the pandemic.
Health Care from Home: While the medical center is currently not expanding services put on hold due to coronavirus, Veterans are encouraged to use VA's telehealth for routine or non-urgent primary and mental health care.
Honoring Nurses: On May 28, Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center leadership ceremoniously received a new magnolia tree donated by Casey Trees in honor of nurses.
All Hands On Deck: Staff members from Facilities Management Service (FMS) have been hard at work making the facility safer for employees and Veterans during the era of COVID-19.
Convalescent Plasma Therapy: The DC VA Medical Center is participating in the Mayo Clinic national study to evaluate the use of plasma donated by patients who've recovered from COVID-19.
Recovering From COVID-19: Army Veteran Andre Thomas, 63, is now recovering from COVID-19 in the comfort of his own home after a 28-day stay at the medical center.
Stress Awareness Month: April is Stress Awareness Month. During times of high stress, it's important to practice self-care as much as possible.
New EOD Warrior Program: The WRIISC-DC has launched a new program to provide Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Veterans with new insights into their medical problems.
Black History Month: Celebrating the True Spirit of Service: During Black History Month, we're spotlighting local Veterans; two medical center employees and a local Veteran who continue to serve.