Here’s a peek at what is in season at the Farmers Market today from 2:00-5:00 under the awning of the Main Entrance.

New on Minnesota Military Radio – Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Bridget Doane, Physical Therapist Stephanie Bazal and Registered Dietitian Devin Roen from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System talk about Healthy Aging mentally, physically and through a healthy nutrition. minnesotamilitaryradiohour.com/20240706-healt…

Learn about anxiety treatment options with VA: MentalHealth.va.gov/anxiety/index.…

We're taking visual art (on July 29, Aug. 16 & Aug. 21) and creative writing (through July 19) submissions. Veterans enrolled in VA care are encouraged to submit their creative work for the upcoming exhibition. The event takes place in September. Details: va.gov/minneapolis-he…

Welcome to ten new members in the Minneapolis VA pharmacy residency program. Our post-graduate program is one of the first accredited residency programs with 60 years of continuous accreditation through American Society of Health system Pharmacists. va.gov/minneapolis-he…

An organized parade of ten vehicles, a dozen motorcycles and St. Paul Winter Carnival Klondike Kate’s brought cheer to folks outside the Minneapolis VA over the 4th of July weekend. Holiday parades started during COVID-19 thanks to a group of employees on their off-time.

What is the Minneapolis VA food hub? Tonia Rome, Director, Nutrition & Food Service, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, provides the answer. The Medical Center food pantry is open the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. or until supplies last. Details: va.gov/minneapolis-he…

The BEE Award celebrates nursing service support staff who exemplify VA’s I CARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence) and help create a great experience for patients and their families. Thank your nursing support staff: va.gov/minneapolis-he…

The Foreign Medical Program covers Veterans with service-connected disabilities who are traveling or living abroad. news.va.gov/132914/foreign…

We will launch a Virtual Health Resource Center on July 25, 2024. The Minneapolis VA Virtual Health Resource Center, commonly called the VHRC for short, will offer support to Veterans, family members and caregivers, and VA staff looking to take advantage of virtual care tools.

#VAResearchNewsBrief: Minneapolis VA Health Care System researchers demonstrated an opt-out tobacco treatment program can help Veterans undergoing substance use treatment quit smoking. #VAResearch research.va.gov/in_brief.cfm#2…

Minneapolis VA Women’s Clinic is looking for the right name! Director Pat Kelly shares the announcement on Minnesota Military Radio. Tune in at the 35-minute mark to learn more about the nomination process the and the groundbreaking scheduled for September: minnesotamilitaryradiohour.com/20240713-shoot…

The #FarmersMarket at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center is on Tuesdays through September 24, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. 🍅🥕🍑🧅🍏🍇🍆🥔🍩🧄🌷 It is located under the awning of the main entrance. Everyone is welcome!

Minneapolis VA outreach team at Twin Cities Pride, June 2024. @vaminneapolis is recognized as a "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer" by the Human Rights Campaign's Healthcare Equality Index 2024. hrc.org/resources/heal… LGBTQ+ Veteran care: va.gov/minneapolis-he…

Thanks to the efforts of 22 volunteers and Center for the Development & Civic Engagement staff for serving 147 boxes of food at this month’s Veterans Food Pantry. The food pantry, in the Minneapolis VA auditorium is open the 3rd Tues. of the month,10am-2pm, while supplies last.

First known as the “Badge for Military Merit," George Washington created the #PurpleHeart more than 240 years ago, making it the oldest U.S. military award. Today, we honor Purple Heart recipients and their loved ones for their service and sacrifice.

Who doesn’t love ice cream! Thanks Kemps for stopping by the Minneapolis VA with ice cream treats for our patients and care teams.

Attention Women Veterans Join the VA Midwest Healthcare Network Virtual Women Veteran Town Hall. We want to hear your feedback on your VA health care experience. Tues Aug. 13, 2024, at 6:00 pm CT Join the meeting: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/…

Minneapolis VA held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Virtual Health Resource Center (VHRC) on July 25, 2024. The VHRC offers support to Veterans to take advantage of virtual care tools and is in the flag atrium on the 1st floor at the Minneapolis medical center.

Tim Baebenroth is a dietitian covering the general inpatient and psychiatric units. Tim was a key team member responsible for creating the Monthly Food Pantry for Veterans at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The Food Pantry will be open Tue, Aug 20, 10a-2p while supplies last.