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The research into age-related macular degeneration (AMD) relied on careful review of a very large dataset primarily composed of Veteran health data from the VA.

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System (VANEOHS) joined Sub Zero Mission (SZM) in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 11 to unveil the launch of its Homeless Veteran Re-Empowerment Program here.

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System (VANEOHS) celebrated construction progress on its Kent Imaging and Infusion Center, Nov. 6.

George Washington Whitehead, US Army Veteran, was recognized for his recent 102nd birthday, for his World War II service, and his long commitment to his community, Sept. 29.

Bruce Kafer, RN, MSN, and member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, recounts a story of an American Indian World War II combat Veteran he helped connect with long overdue VA benefits.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough visited VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System’s Louis Stokes VA Medical Center May 15, meeting with healthcare system leaders and engaging with staff

and Veterans.

VA research has led directly to improved Veteran non-critical emergency care. Three years of VA research begun at the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan has led

to nationwide rollout of new telephone-access Tele-Emergency (Tele-EC) services.

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center hosted five members of the Serbian Military Medical Academy in Belgrade, Serbia , Feb. 5, 2024.

VA Northeast Ohio Health System's Personnel and Employee Whole Health is hosting a New Year, New You weight loss challenge. Open to all employees, the 12-week competition includes three

crucial weigh-ins at the challenge's beginning, middle, and end.

Nine VA Northeast Ohio Health System supervisors received the Employer Support of the Guard Reserve Patriot Award during a recognition, on Dec. 12, 2023.