Claudia Cuellar's Dynamic Caregiver’s Journey
The story of Claudia Cuellar's journey as a caregiver to Tomas Young is one that embodies deep friendship, respect, shared values, and a commitment to one another's growth.
View ArticlePOW’s wife’s Commitment and Dedication
The story of Lois Rapp's commitment to her former POW husband Albert Rapp
View ArticleOur Longest Serving Volunteer
Norma Morgan is the Kansas City VA Medical Center’s longest running volunteer. “I think we need to pay respect all we can to these veterans, “ says Morgan, who has been volunteering at the medical...
View ArticleChoices, Choices, Choices!
KCVAMC inpatients now have a choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With each meal, tasty selections are now available from Food and Nutrition’s new “Select Menu” program.
View ArticleCelebrating Birthdays at KCVA
Hospitalized veterans spending their birthdays at Kansas City VA are presented with a KCVA baseball hat and a birthday card by hospital volunteers.
View ArticleWhite Cane Day
October 15th is White Cane Safety Day, a national celebration of the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. We ask that you think, for just a moment, of some of the activities you...
View ArticleVeterans Day 2011 Activities
KCVA celebrated Veterans Day in a big way this year! Of course, we couldn’t have done it without the generosity of many area organizations, individuals, and our own hard working staff.
View ArticleKCVA Shines!
One of our goals at KCVA is to become more and more patient centered which includes making our patient’s stay with as comfortable and pleasant as possible. We are pleased to announce our newest...
View ArticleThe Royals Treatment
On Friday, January 13th, the Royals Caravan paid a visit to the Kansas City VA. They were greeted by our patients, decked out in Royals gear and excited to meet some of their local heroes.
View ArticleKCVA Receives Wellness Award
It is time to celebrate wellness! The KCVA Wellness Committee and Nursing Service was selected to receive the VA Health and Wellness Office (Wellness is Now/WIN) and VHA’s Employee Health Promotion...
View ArticleBaylor Bears Visit KCVA
KCVA employees and patients were pleasantly surprised by a visit from the Baylor Bears basketball team last Wednesday.
View ArticleCelebrating our Nurses
Nurses Week is celebrated every year from May 6-May 12. In conjunction with the KCVA’s 60th anniversary, this year’s Nurses Week was focused on the 1960’s.
View ArticleDistiguished Clerical Service Award Recipient
Valued KCVA employee, Eric Hernandez was the recipient of the United States Government - Distinguished Clerical Service Award during the 19th Annual Public Employees Recognition Day held on May 9th,...
View ArticleCancer Survivors Day Celebration
On June 4, 2012, KCVAMC celebrated Cancer Survivors Day at the Gazebo in the Cancer Survivor Park. Approximately 400 survivors and their loved ones attended the event.
View ArticleTLC – Telephone Lifestyle Coaching
Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) will help patients improve their quality of life without having to travel to a VA medical center.
View ArticleDietetic Intern Shares Her KCVA Story
My time here at the VA as a management dietetic intern has be wonderful! It has exceeded my expectations more than I could ever imagine.
View ArticleMillion Veteran Program
Million Veteran Program: Partnering with Veterans to Revolutionize Health Care The Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is one of 50 VAMCs selected across the nation to serve as an...
View ArticleA MOVE!ing Success Story
Kalo Willis has struggled with weight his entire life. Last April his VA doctor offered him hope with a referral to the MOVE! program. The MOVE! Program is a weight management program designed by VA to...
View ArticleGreater Access to Medical Records
My HealtheVet recently added new features to its “Blue Button”. VA Blue Button offers VA patients the option to securely download health records online where they can print or save them to their...
View ArticleIt's Never Too Late to Serve Those Who Served
It's Never Too Late to Serve Those Who Served
View ArticleLab Staff "Make it Work"!
Each year, during the month of April, the Kansas City VA Medical Center celebrates the contributions of its laboratory professionals to our Veterans. As part of our celebration this year, we had...
View ArticleMOVE! Success Story Update
The last time we interviewed Mr. Willis, he was still using a wheelchair. His exercise consisted of abdominal crunches from the sitting position either in the chair or on the side of his bed.
View ArticleRecovery Through Art
In an effort to combat stigma about mental illness and highlight the artistic talent of Veterans in KCVA Mental Health programs, the KCVA Veterans Advisory Council on Mental Health sponsored “Recovery...
View ArticleRing this bell, three times well!
Ring this Bell, Three Times Well! Traditionally, ringing a bell means something noteworthy is happening. For our Veterans who complete their radiation therapy, it is a way to say, “I’ve made it.”
View ArticleSoldier to Summit
It was two in the morning when I stepped outside to join the rest of the team. The moment that I had been preparing for in the last three months was finally here. Although the temperature was
View ArticleCongratulations to Fiscal, Service of the Year
Congratulations to KCVA Fiscal Department for being the 2013 Service of the Year! Read more about how our Fiscal Department earned this title and how they work to improve Veteran care every day.
View ArticleKelly Artis Receives the Caring More Award
Kelly Artis Receives the Caring More Award. The Award recognizes a social worker who goes above and beyond for patients and the community and provides a donation to a charity of their choice.
View ArticleSupport at Home – Where Heroes Meet Angels
Aging and disabled Veterans are finding a new place to call home. In 2014, the Kansas City VA started the Medical Foster Home (MFH) program. It is a wonderful program to help the long term care needs...
View ArticleCheck Out the Check In Kiosks!
Veterans are able to check in for appointments, print appointment lists, change their address, next of kin, emergency contact, and insurance info securely through the kiosks. There are 19 new kiosks.
View ArticleHelping Veterans through Prevention
The Health Promotion Disease Prevention program is national wide and focuses on changing how the VA provides care to our Veterans. It also assists the Veterans in taking steps to become more involved...
View ArticleThe Call
The call to serve was nothing new to them. Many of the KCVA Veterans answered the call to serve their country, some 30 or 40 years ago as young combat Veterans. The Veterans participated in the clean-up
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