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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.

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POW’s wife’s Commitment and Dedication

The story of Lois Rapp's commitment to her former POW husband Albert Rapp

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Our 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...

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Choices, 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.

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Celebrating 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.

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White 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...

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Veterans 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.

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KCVA 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...

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The 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.

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KCVA 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...

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Baylor Bears Visit KCVA

KCVA employees and patients were pleasantly surprised by a visit from the Baylor Bears basketball team last Wednesday.

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Grateful for our Volunteers!

Grateful for our Volunteers!

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Celebrating 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.

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Distiguished 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,...

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Cancer 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.

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TLC – Telephone Lifestyle Coaching

Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) will help patients improve their quality of life without having to travel to a VA medical center.

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Dietetic 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.

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Million 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...

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A 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...

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Greater 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...

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It's Never Too Late to Serve Those Who Served

It's Never Too Late to Serve Those Who Served

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Lab 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...

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MOVE! 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.

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Recovery 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...

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Ring 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.”

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Soldier 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

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Congratulations 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.

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Kelly 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.

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Support 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...

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Check 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.

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Helping 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...

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The 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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