 Veterans receive your free flu vaccine at the Wilmington VA or at any of their 5 VA Clinics in Delaware or southern New Jersey, starting Sept. 22 until Dec.5, 2025. Flu vaccinations will be available after Dec 5 by appointment only.
Ways to receive your free flu vaccine:
1. Show up at the Wilmington VA walk-in flu vaccine clinic being held inside our West entrance, near POW/MIA display. 8:30am - 3:30pm (signs will be posted). No appointment needed.
2. Walk-in flu vaccine clinic at one of 5 VA Clinics. 1:00pm - 3:30pm.
3. Flu vaccine can be requested during your scheduled appointment with your provider at any location.
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Local Veteran earns a place on Wilmington VA's Wall of Honor on what would have been his 104th birthday. 1LT Ray Firmani, WWII B-17 pilot in the Army Air Corps was honored posthumously on Sept 19 for his military and community service. The Wilmington VA staff enjoyed Ray's enthusiam and stories during his visits. Pictured is Ray with Wilmington VA's Interim Director, Kim Butler during his 102nd birthday party. She presented him with a letter of recognition for his service. The Wall of Honor display is located on the ground floor in the physical therapy hallway. Click on photo to download Wall of Honor application. |
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Celebrating our Environmental Managament Services team during Environmental Services Week, Sept 14 - 20. Our EMS team takes care of maintaining cleanliness, waste & linen management, and infection control throughout our medical center and Community Living Center. If you see one of our EMS team members during your appointment please pass on a compliment to them for all the great work they perform on a daily basis! |
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Eating well on a budget is possible! Buy in bulk and take advantage of frozen or canned produce. Learn how to improve your food security and try budget-friendly recipes with guidance from your VA dietitian.
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Honoring fallen police and those currently serving on 9/11 bike run, Delaware State Police rode around the Wilmington VA campus prior to making their way to the Delaware beaches. Click on pic to watch video. |
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Wilmington VA Chief of Staff, Dr. Rick Hong spoke to community leaders about mental health care available to Veterans at the 2025 Mental Health Summit on Sept 16, hosted by the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition and Delaware Mental Health Association. Sept. is Suicide Prevention & Awareness month. If you are in crisis call 988, then press 1. Pictured are Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition members, Lauren Unrath, Erin Exelby, Joey Damiano, Joni Newby, Meridith Johnson, Lisa Williams, Jackie Tomasetti, Jamie Kazmarck, Jarret Avena, Jen Smolowitz, Jessica Lewis, Lindsey Huttie, Esther Curtis. |
Upcoming events Wilmington VA will be hosting or attending to provide VA resources:
Dates Events:
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Sept 23, 9:00am – 3:00pm
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Lisa Blunt Rochester Constituent Resource Fair
Where: Dover Campus, Delaware Technical Community College
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Sept 24, 9:00am – 4:00pm
VA Town Hall portion: 11:30am – 12:15pm
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Veteran Benefits & Health Fair
Where: Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk Ave Wildwood NJ
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Sept 25, 4:30pm - 6:30 pm
Town hall portion 5:00-5:45pm
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New Castle Veteran Town Hall and Claims Clinic
Where: American Legion Post 30, 156 North DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720
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Sept 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Blood Bank event
Where: Wilmington VA Medical Center campus, (Pavilion) 1601 Kirkwood Hwy Wilmington, DE
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Veteran Resource Fair at Carousel Park (family fun events & claims clinic)
Where: Carousel Park, 3700 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE
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Oct. 17, 9:00am – 3:00pm
VA speaker portion: 11:00am
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Vietnam Veterans Post 1105 Townhall Veterans Meeting
Where: Millsboro, DE.
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Oct 29, 10:00am – 2:00pm
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Cumberland County STAND DOWN, Walmart parking lot, 229 North 2nd st Millville NJ,
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Oct 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm DEA's National Drug Take Back Day
Where: Wilmington VA Medical Center Main Entrance Circle.
NARCAN Drive: The power to save a life! Carry NARCAN. Veterans can stop by the following locations to pick up free NARCAN from 9:00am - 3:00pm:
Sept 23 - Wilmington VA Medical Center, on the ground floor. 1601 Kirwood Hwy Wilmington DE.
Sept 26 - Northfield VA Clinic Conference Rm. 1909 Northfield, NJ.
Sept 30 - Kent County VA Clinic, 655 S. Bay Rd #3C Dover, DE
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Veteran Benefits & Health Fair
Where: Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk Ave Wildwood NJ
Sept 24, 9:00am – 4:00pm
VA Town Hall portion: 11:30am – 12:15pm
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New Castle Veteran Town Hall and Claims Clinic
Where: American Legion Post 30, 156 North DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720
Sept 25, 4:30pm - 6:30 pm
Town hall portion 5:00-5:45pm
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