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She Wore the Boots, But Was Not Equal
- One cannot argue it was an uphill battle for women who wanted to serve their Country. Dating back to the Revolutionary war, women have been fighting for their equal rights and recognition in the military.
Minneapolis VA Twins Volunteer at Snowmass
- Christie Spevacek and Trisha Vilen are registered nurses, best friends and fraternal twins who volunteered to work the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass, Colorado.
Opioids Don't Beat Other Meds for Chronic Pain
- A yearlong study published in the newest issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association by a team of Minneapolis VA researchers offers strong evidence against using prescription opioids for chronic pain.
American Legion Physician of the Year for 2017
- Dr. Amy Candy Heinlein received the national American Legion Physician of the Year for 2017 award. This was the first year of the award, which was presented at the annual Commander’s Call of the Legion.
Minneapolis VA Receives ALS Certification
- The Minneapolis VA Health Care System has been named a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence by the ALS Association. Only four VA centers have received this designation.
Minneapolis VA Staffers Help in Hurricane Recovery
- Four Minneapolis VA staff spent two weeks on the Island of Puerto Rico as part of the VA’s Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System (DEMPS) emergency response program following Hurricane Maria in September.
Center for Integrative Health and Healing
- The Minneapolis VA Health Care System will celebrate the opening of its new Center for Integrative Health and Healing with an open house and brief ceremony on December 12.
Minneapolis VA Receives Top Quality Rating
- For six years in a row, the Minneapolis VA Health Care System has maintained a five-star rating based on the Department of Veteran Affairs' internal measures.
New Apartments for Homeless Veterans Open
- "This is a new start that has taken a heavy burden off my shoulders, helping bring stability and hope into my life," said Nathaniel Green, a Veteran and one of the first tenants.
Veterans Town Hall in Hibbing, Minnesota
- The next VA-sponsored Veterans Town Hall will be held on September 28, from 4-6 p.m. in Hibbing, MN. The event is open to Veterans, their spouses, VA stakeholders and the general public.