Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Amendments to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)
VA has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register that would expand access to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
This proposed rule, AR96(P), Amendments to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for
Family Caregivers is available at www.federalregister.gov.
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New VA Fit Program
Introducing the VAFit program! This is a virtual VA-sponsored exercise and wellness program specifically designed to help Veterans improve their overall health through exercise. VAFit is a free program offered to eligible Veterans of all ages and abilities.
This program is led by experienced and skilled physical therapists and occupational therapists to promote safety, functional fitness, and effective carryover of skills.
To participate, a referral from your provider is needed.
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Healthy Living: Managing Stress
The National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention's (NCP) Healthy Living Monthly Topic for December is Manage Stress.
If you’re having difficulty coping with life’s demands, you’re experiencing stress. While some challenge in life is healthy, too much can create problems.
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Don't Forget to Get Your Flu Vaccine!
Yearly walk-in flu and COVID vaccines are still available for enrolled Veterans at the and our VA clinics in Delaware and southern New Jersey until Dec. 13, 2024.
After Dec. 13 it will be by appointment only.
Flu and COVID vaccine walk-ins at the Wilmington VA Medical Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday inside our 1st floor Primary Care Team lobby area.
Flu and COVID vaccine walk-ins at our VA Clinics in and County, Delaware and , and County, New Jersey will be open from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
 ‘The VA Didn’t Give Up on Me’ An Air Force Veteran’s Journey to VA Care
“I went down a dark rode for a while before I got into the VA,” recalled Wallace. “I had been fighting for my life for years and I thought the only way was out, I was asking God to take my life. I didn’t want to do anything anymore. I thought I couldn’t make it.”
Amid concerns about blast exposure, VA launches new outreach campaign to enroll Veterans in health care
VA is launching a new outreach campaign to encourage all eligible Veterans to enroll in VA health care – including approximately 1 million unenrolled Veterans who served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
VA and DOD announce updates to improve Veteran and caregiver access to installations
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (DOD) announced an improved installation access process for Veterans and eligible caregivers for medical appointments, shopping, and certain morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) services.
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Vietnam Veteran Recognized as the first Wall of Honor recipient in Delaware
Our Wilmington VA Medical Center Wall of Honor was posthumously awarded to Vietnam Veteran U.S. Army Col. Ret. Edward Michael Jentz who served during the Vietnam War.
Pictured is Edward Collins, recipient’s son Edward Jentz Jr. and Wilmington VA acting director Matthew Morris.
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Civil War Veteran Recognized as the first Cape May, NJ VA Clinic's Wall of Honor Recipient
On U.S.S. Wabash during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865 as one of 200 U.S. Marines assembled to hold a line of entrenchments, Cpl. Tomlin took position and remained until morning when relief arrived. When one of his comrades was struck down by enemy fire, he advanced under fire of musketry into an open plain to assist his wounded comrade to safety. Learn more here.
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Learn more about the Wall of Honor here.
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