
- Minneapolis Volunteer Spotlight
He is the pleasant young man stationed by the central elevators with the neon green tag that says "Need assistance? Ask me!" Always smiling and quick to approach others with a welcoming "Can I help you," Brian Liepa has been volunteering at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center for nearly two years.
- Cancer Survivor's Day
May 24th, 2012 - Cancer Survivor's Day is a celebration intended for our Veterans impacted by cancer. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for individuals affected by Cancer to come together to exchange information, ideas, and support.
- Twin Ports VA Clinic Renovation To Get Underway
The renovation project will include an upgrade in mechanical services, additional exam rooms, space for sub-specialty care and expanded telehealth services. Other additions include space for group therapy and group education along with an office for the outreach staff.
- Eurasian Health Care Leaders Visit Minneapolis VA
A group of 20 senior-level hospital administrators and physicians from nine Eurasian countries visited the Minneapolis VA Medical Center on May 4. The visit was part of the U.S. Department of Commerce Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Program of hospital administration.
- National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Lab week is a time to honor the more than 300,000 medical laboratory professionals around the country and here in our Medical Center who perform and interpret more that 10 billion laboratory tests in the USA every year.
- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
1 in 5 women and 1 in 100 men have told their VA provider that they experienced sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment while in the military. Military sexual trauma (MST) the term VA uses to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurred while a veteran was in the military.
- New Tool Enhances Veterans Access to Their VA Health Care
Veterans who receive primary care services in the Minneapolis VA Health Care System can now take advantage of a new way to communicate with their health care teams that’s as fast as email, but completely safe and secure!
- Excellence Through Learning, Discovery and Best Practices
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System has a long history of providing Veterans a full range of patient care services. We believe that it is a combination of research, education and clinical care that leads to excellence in serving Veterans. This video highlights some examples of how research, education and clinical care improve the lives of Veterans with PTSD and Chronic Diseases.
- Military Service Information Added to My HealtheVet
Veterans with an upgraded My HealtheVet can now gain access to key portions of their Department of Defense (DoD) Military Service Information (MSI).
- Five Steps to Safer Health Care
There are many ways to take an active role your health care. Here are 5 steps to help you become more involved and work with your health care team to improve your health.

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