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Prevent Flu - Get Vaccinated Today! Attention Veterans in the DC area: Your DC VAMC Atrium Flu Shot Clinic is now open, making it easy and convenient to protect yourself and others from getting flu. Get your free flu shot today. No appointment is needed, just visit the walk-in clinic centrally located in the main Atrium at the medical center in DC or request your flu shot during a primary care visit. Use the online VA locator to choose a VA clinic or in-network provider near you, visit va.gov/find-locations. Be sure to take your VA ID card and provide the following billing information: BIN-004336, PCN: ADV, RX Group: RX3839.

Join your DC VA Medical Center team in offering a hearty "Thank You" to Urology Service nurses and associates, who provide specialized care to Veterans with urinary tract and reproductive health conditions. November 1-7, 2026 marks Urology Nurses & Associates Week and we are thankful for the skill and compassionate care our urology nurses bring to the team!

During yesturday's Service Pin and Awards Recognition Ceremony, Mr. Phillip Cameron, Sleep Technologist, was recognized by executive leaders and colleagues for 45 years of federal government service! In the photo, he was also joined by his wife, who is also proud of his dedication and commitment to the VA mission. Mr. Cameron has served Veterans at the Washington DC VA Medical Center for 35 years as part of our Neurology Service team. For 27 years, he worked night shift and coordinated sleep studies for thousands of DC area Veterans. Currently, he is working the day shift, seeing Veteran-patients to screen and order proper equipment for them to enjoy a restful sleep. Thank you for your service and commitment to caring for Veterans -- Congratulations!

Donors & Volunteers: The Washington DC VA Medical Center Team is Partnering to End Homelessness One Veteran at a Time The DC VAMC team is committed to ending and averting homelessness among Veterans, and partnerships are vital to the success of the annual Winterhaven Homeless Veterans Stand Down, November 7, 2026. The VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) is accepting volunteer applications and donations, both monetary and in-kind (only new items), in support of the day-long resource, benefits, and services event. Your consideration is appreciated. To speak with a CDCE representative about volunteer and donation opportunities, call 202-745-8320, or email [email protected]. To learn more, visit: va.gov/washington-dc-health-… Veterans who are homeless or at-risk and need immediate assistance, call 202-745-3012, press 8, to speak with a social worker at the VA Community Resource and Referral Center. The VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans is available 24/7 by calling 1-877-424-3838.

New Pilot Program: Sign in to VA.gov with CLEAR On your next visit to the Washington DC VA Medical Center, checkout the CLEAR kiosks which offers Veterans the opportunity to enroll and begin accessing your VA.gov account. It's fast, simple, and secure through CLEAR. The team is on site to assist. On your next visit to the Washington DC VA Medical Center, checkout the CLEAR kiosks which offers Veterans the opportunity to enroll and begin accessing your VA.gov account. It's fast, simple, and secure through CLEAR. The team is on site to assist. For more information about the pilot or to sign up, scan the QR code or visit: clearme.com

Prevent Flu - Get Vaccinated Today! Attention Veterans in the DC area: Your DC VAMC Atrium Flu Shot Clinic is now open, making it easy and convenient to protect yourself and others from getting flu. Get your free flu shot today. No appointment is needed, just visit the walk-in clinic centrally located in the main Atrium at the medical center in DC or request your flu shot during a primary care visit. Use the online VA locator to choose a VA clinic or in-network provider near you, visit va.gov/find-locations. Be sure to take your VA ID card and provide the following billing information: BIN-004336, PCN: ADV, RX Group: RX3839.

Women's Health Breast Cancer Support Group Resource Day, Oct. 30 Plan to attend: Your DC VAMC Women's Health Team is hosting a special Resource Day event curated to support, empower, and connect breast cancer survivors with VA health care services, vendors and community resources. The event is being held, Friday, October 30, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., at the DC VA Medical Center, Teaching Kitchen in Room 1C-101, 50 Irving Street, NW. By participating, Veterans and caregivers will have the opportunity to engage one-on-one with VA providers and vendors, learn about supportive services, receive lunch and a swag bag. Mark your calendar and join the event. For more information, contact DC VAMC Women's Health, 202-745-8582, reference the Breast Cancer Support Group Resource Day event.

Prevent Flu - Get Vaccinated Today! Attention Veterans in the DC area: Your DC VAMC Atrium Flu Shot Clinic is now open, making it easy and convenient to protect yourself and others from getting flu. Get your free flu shot today. No appointment is needed, just visit the walk-in clinic centrally located in the main Atrium at the medical center in DC or request your flu shot during a primary care visit. Use the online VA locator to choose a VA clinic or in-network provider near you, visit va.gov/find-locations. Be sure to take your VA ID card and provide the following billing information: BIN-004336, PCN: ADV, RX Group: RX3839.

The DC VA Medical Center executive leadership is honored to announce Ann Nosek, BSN, PA-C, as the 2026 Physician Assistant of the Year! Physician Assistant Ann Nosek works as part of the medical center's ENT Service, and has distinguished herself as a clinical leader and committed provider. She is noted for providing Veterans with care in specialty care areas addressing ear, nose, throat, head, and neck treatment. She has shared her expertise and contributed to improved clinical operations and team performance. Her accomplishments exemplify the highest standards of the Physician Assistant profession and embody the VA's mission of providing safe, quality care and service excellence to Veterans. Congratulations!

During Respiratory Care Week, October 25-31, 2026, join your Washington DC VA Medical Center team in honoring and celebrating the silent vigilance, critical life-support expertise, and calm response respiratory therapists offer during high-stress medical emergencies. Thank you, team, for your professionalism in managing ventilators, stabilizing patient airways, and making split-second decisions that change outcomes and save lives! Your work is the definition of quiet heroism during every shift. #RCWeek26

Women's Health Breast Cancer Support Group Resource Day, Oct. 30 Plan to attend: Your DC VAMC Women's Health Team is hosting a special Resource Day event curated to support, empower, and connect breast cancer survivors with VA health care services, vendors and community resources. The event is being held, Friday, October 30, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., at the DC VA Medical Center, Teaching Kitchen in Room 1C-101, 50 Irving Street, NW. By participating, Veterans and caregivers will have the opportunity to engage one-on-one with VA providers and vendors, learn about supportive services, receive lunch and a swag bag. Mark your calendar and join the event. For more information, contact DC VAMC Women's Health, 202-745-8582, reference the Breast Cancer Support Group Resource Day event.

Prevent Flu - Get Vaccinated Today! Attention Veterans in the DC area: Your DC VAMC Atrium Flu Shot Clinic is now open, making it easy and convenient to protect yourself and others from getting flu. Get your free flu shot today. No appointment is needed, just visit the walk-in clinic centrally located in the main Atrium at the medical center in DC or request your flu shot during a primary care visit. Use the online VA locator to choose a VA clinic or in-network provider near you, visit va.gov/find-locations. Be sure to take your VA ID card and provide the following billing information: BIN-004336, PCN: ADV, RX Group: RX3839.

Throughout the year, the DC VA Medical Center's Social Workers and Veteran Peer Support team members are committed to outreach- walking, driving and moving through community trenches to identify and support unhoused Veterans and those at-risk. If you are or have come in contact with a Veteran in need of housing or resources, please utilize the appropriate contacts offered here. No Veteran who desires housing should be left without support and resources. Therefore, the DC VAMC Community Resource and Referral Team is seeking your assistance. If you know or have contact with a Veteran in need of housing, please contact the CRRC team, 202-745-3012, or assist them in reaching us at 1500 Franklin Street, NE in Washington, DC. Your partnership helps us to further care for all Veterans, providing them with the safe, quality care they deserve.

Your DC VAMC team is committed to offering Veterans an excellent care experience- from the entrance to the final point of service. Joining us in the effort are DC Public School student-volunteers, serving coffee and light snacks in our medical center Atrium. We appreciate your partnership, your time, and your commitment to caring for Veterans. Much appreciation to our Center for Development and Civic Engagement Team as well as our donor for making this enhanced patient experience opportunity! To learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities, please contact the CDCE (formerly known as Voluntary Service) team, 202-745-8000.

Prevent Flu - Get Vaccinated Today! Attention Veterans in the DC area: Your DC VAMC Atrium Flu Shot Clinic is now open, making it easy and convenient to protect yourself and others from getting flu. Get your free flu shot today. No appointment is needed, just visit the walk-in clinic centrally located in the main Atrium at the medical center in DC or request your flu shot during a primary care visit. Use the online VA locator to choose a VA clinic or in-network provider near you, visit va.gov/find-locations. Be sure to take your VA ID card and provide the following billing information: BIN-004336, PCN: ADV, RX Group: RX3839.

During International Infection Prevention Week, October 19-25, 2026, your DC VAMC team is honoring the history and work of our multidisciplinary Infection Control and Infectious Diseases Teams as well as Infection Preventionists who are committed preventing infection within our facilities. Thank you, team, for your dedication to providing Veterans with safe, quality care and protecting the entire team. #InfectionPreventionWeek

Prevent Flu - Get Vaccinated Today! Attention Veterans in the DC area: Your DC VAMC Atrium Flu Shot Clinic is now open, making it easy and convenient to protect yourself and others from getting flu. Get your free flu shot today. No appointment is needed, just visit the walk-in clinic centrally located in the main Atrium at the medical center in DC or request your flu shot during a primary care visit. Use the online VA locator to choose a VA clinic or in-network provider near you, visit va.gov/find-locations. Be sure to take your VA ID card and provide the following billing information: BIN-004336, PCN: ADV, RX Group: RX3839.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year's theme is a National Call for Unity: With Survivors, Always. Your DC VA Medical Center offers an Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program which is coordinated by Ms. Danielle Cooper. During October, the program coordinator is drawing awareness to VA services and support opportunities for Veterans, their partners, and VA staff. VA offers a variety of services which focus on safety, well-being, and healthy relationships. VA offers education, consultation, assessment, safety planning, supportive counseling, referrals, and connections to VA and community resources. Speak with your VA provider for a referral to the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program, if you are experiencing physical or sexual violence, stalking, psychological aggression, threats, intimidation or controlling behaviors by a current or former partner. You may also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: call, 1-800-799-7233, text "START" to 88788, or online chat at thehotline.org. Your DC VAMC Team stands with you. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #IntimatePartnerViolence

Women's Health Breast Cancer Support Group Resource Day, Oct. 30 Plan to attend: Your DC VAMC Women's Health Team is hosting a special Resource Day event curated to support, empower, and connect breast cancer survivors with VA health care services, vendors and community resources. The event is being held, Friday, October 30, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., at the DC VA Medical Center, Teaching Kitchen in Room 1C-101, 50 Irving Street, NW. By participating, Veterans and caregivers will have the opportunity to engage one-on-one with VA providers and vendors, learn about supportive services, receive lunch and a swag bag. Mark your calendar and join the event. For more information, contact DC VAMC Women's Health, 202-745-8582, reference the Breast Cancer Support Group Resource Day event.

Prevent Flu - Get Vaccinated Today! Attention Veterans in the DC area: Your DC VAMC Atrium Flu Shot Clinic is now open, making it easy and convenient to protect yourself and others from getting flu. Get your free flu shot today. No appointment is needed, just visit the walk-in clinic centrally located in the main Atrium at the medical center in DC or request your flu shot during a primary care visit. Use the online VA locator to choose a VA clinic or in-network provider near you, visit va.gov/find-locations. Be sure to take your VA ID card and provide the following billing information: BIN-004336, PCN: ADV, RX Group: RX3839.