Washington DC VA Medical Center

Ms. Bertha Jackson (BJ) had an exciting end to her 52-year career with DC VAMC in the Prosthetics and Sensory Aid Service. She received retirement farewell wishes and a coin from VA Under Secretary for Health Retired Major General John Bartrum, She also received a certificate of retirement from DC VAMC Director Vamsee Potluri and many accolades from fellow colleagues, May 28, 2026.

Congratulations to you, Ms. BJ! Thank you for your dedicated service to Veterans as a Prosthetics Representative. We will miss you and wish you rest and enjoyment during retirement.

Your DC VAMC VA2K Planning Committee offers sincere appreciation to all Veterans and staff who participated in the days activities and donated personal care items in support of Veterans who are in transition, homeless, or at-risk of homelessness. The 16th Annual VA2K, held May 20, 2026 was a success because of your engagement and support! 🤩☀️

To learn more about VA Whole Health Programs, speak with your primary care provider or visit: https://www.va.gov/wholehealth/

During National Stroke Awareness Month, your DC VAMC team has been dedicated to educating Veterans, caregivers, and the public on stroke prevention, recognizing warning signs, and emphasizing that most strokes are treatable. It's important to remember that every second counts, and learning the warning signs helps you to quickly connect to emergent care.

To learn more, visit: https://www.va.gov/washington-dc-health-care/stories/stroke-and-hypertension-understanding-the-risks-and-prevention/

Today, we honor and remember the women and men who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our U.S. Armed Forces.

Join the National Moment of Remembrance: At 3:00 p.m., please pause for one minute of silence to honor the fallen.

Office of Research and Development: VA Research Study to Improve Smoking Addiction Treatment for Veterans

Your DC VAMC Research and Development team is looking to make contact with Veterans who smoke and can participate in a paid research study. The study will help VA providers to improve smoking addiction treatment for Veterans.

If you are a smoker between ages 18 to 65 who meets the outlined criteria, please contact Dr. Mary Lee via email: [email protected].

If you are a Veteran seeking support or treatment for to***co cessation, please speak with your VA provider today or send a secure message using My HealtheVet on VA.gov.

Testament to Excellence: DC VAMC Pharmacy Service Team
VA uses V Signals, a customer experience program, to collect, measure, and analyze real-time feedback from Veterans, their families and caregivers. Recently, one Veteran who received care at DC VAMC commented on his personal experience with the Pharmacy Service team, citing efficient service. Way to go, team!

"The VA Pharmacy has always notified me when my prescriptions are running low, and always ask if I want to refill my prescriptions before they run out. VA also notifies me when my prescription has been shipped. I can't ask for a better service. VA pharmacy is the BEST!"

Refill prescriptions and manage your VA medications using our MyHealtheVet experience on VA.gov.

Reminder to Join Today: Virtual Women's Health Information Session
Empowered Bodies: Nutrition and Menopause

May 20, 2026 at 12 p.m. Join via Teams Meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/213551464840657?p=3FKq2i3eTx63oFecF3

In observance of Women's Healthcare Month, your DC VAMC Women's Health team is building your knowledge about nutrition choices during menopause, supporting lifelong health, confidence, and well-being.

By participating, you will understand why nutrition matters at this time, learn to prioritize core nutrients and foods, and what eating habits to limit. The information session will also offer resources and much more!

Healthcare Technology Management Week, May 17-23, 2026
Join your DC VAMC team in celebrating and appreciating the professionals who keep medical devices safe, operational, and effective for Veteran care. Thank you to our team of biomedical engineers, clinical technicians, project managers, HTM administrative team members and more!

May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day, serving as an important reminder that knowing your status saves lives. Adults aged 18 and over are recommended to get screened at least once for hepatitis B and C. Most people with chronic hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus do not have symptoms until the later stages of the infection.

Hepatitis can be more common in Veterans, but can be prevented, treated or cured depending on the type. Treatment for hepatitis B is available and can prevent the development of liver disease and liver cancer. Safe and effective oral treatments are available for Hepatitis C and may cure the virus within one 8 to 12 week course.

Talk to your provider. Know your status. Visit www.hepatitis.va.gov for more information.

Your DC VAMC Team invites Veterans and their caregivers to join us for the VA2K Walk & Roll- a day of health information, music, movement, & camaraderie all in support of Veterans experiencing homelessness. Attendance encourages living an active lifestyle and learning more about VA programs such as Whole Health, Nutrition and Food Service, and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention programs.

Meet us on the outside of the Clinical Research Building, Gate 1, on the main campus in DC from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Recreation Therapy Room, GC-120 on the basement level.

For more information about the VA2K events, visit: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/va2k.asp