A new surgery waiting area is open on the 2nd floor across from 2G and the ICU. On average, we perform about 125 surgeries each week at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, and most of those patients have guests waiting for them. This aesthetically pleasing new space, designed by our team of interior designers, will offer a more comfortable space for family and friends of our Veterans in surgery.
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A few weeks ago, I participated in a VA discussion panel welcoming new nurses to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The VA’s Registered Nurse Transition-To-Practice (RNTTP) residency program is an initiative that connects experienced Veterans with a new generation of nurses, allowing them to learn from each other and strengthen the care provided to those who have served our country. ...Read more
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Kevin Krogh is lucky to be alive.
In 2007, while stationed in Virginia as an active duty member in the U.S. Air Force, the Jordan resident spent 16 days in an induced coma after he and a friend got into a car accident.
The crash left Krogh brutally injured and unconscious, forcing his parents to make the tough decision to amputate both Krogh’s legs from above the kneecap. After finally waking up, Krogh had the tough task of learning how to walk again. ...Read more
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She was up early getting ready and styling her hair as she did every morning, but this wasn’t like every morning, this was surgery day. “Today is my dream come true, finally,” said Chanin Reese.
Reese was in the Navy from 1993-1997. An injury while in service left her with major damage to her ankles. Six surgeries at the VA over the next few years left her very unstable on her feet, and after she had her son, she said the weight came on and on. She started a life filled with numerous diets, you name it she tried it, but none of them helped. ...Read more
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Minneapolis VA Medical Center nurse, Teresa Capecchi exemplifies the profound impact of organ donation. Just over eight years ago, she discovered that a close family friend, Jackie, was struggling to find a kidney donor. Feeling the need to help however she could, Teresa decided to take the first steps in becoming an organ donor and provided a saliva sample to determine initial compatibility. After a preliminary match was confirmed, Teresa’s decision was final and, despite some challenges including being labeled a "high-risk match,” her journey culminated in Jackie’s successful kidney transplant, underscoring the transformative power of organ donation. ...Read more
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The observance of Mental Health Month in May provides another opportunity to encourage Veterans to obtain the care they deserve. To that end, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is highlighting stories from Veterans who describe, in their own words, how mental health treatment has vastly improved their lives. Their stories are featured at MakeTheConnection.net/mhm.
Mental Health virtual events are scheduled throughout the month May, see Minneapolis VA website.
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Upcoming Events
Stroke Awareness Fair - Thursday May 2, 2024, 8:30am -11:30am, Minneapolis VA Medical Center Auditorium
New Patient Orientation (virtual) - Wednesday May 8, 2024, 4:00pm - 5:30pm.
Take a Break - group for Caregivers- Wednesday May 22, 2024, 10:00am - 10:20am
50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration presented by MN Department of Veterans Affair, Thursday June 13 - Saturday June 15. For more information see MinnesotaVeteran.org/Vietnam50
Visit our website for all upcoming events at Events | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs
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Minneapolis VA Key Service Contact Numbers
Veteran Crisis Line: 988 - Available 24/7
Billing Customer Service desk – 612-467-1298
Medical Records/Release of Information: 614-388-7399 - M-F, 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Patient Advocates: 612- 467-2102 - M-F, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Enrollment and Eligibility: 612-467-2019 - M-F, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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