For 80 years, the Veterans Health Administration has delivered on America’s promise by helping Veterans build resilience and thrive. Today, expanding programs like adaptive sports and creative arts are taking that commitment even further. Learn more about VA’s adaptive sports and creative arts and how to get involved. https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/ 

To honor VA’s commitment to commemorating VHA’s 80th Anniversary and America’s 250th Birthday the Wilmington VA is sharing video's created by Hillsdale College and the White House in celebration of America: Celebrating the Triumph of the American Spirit

Drop off unused prescriptions Sat. April 25th!

#TakeBackDay is Sat. April 25th! Wilmington VA Medical Center drop off site will be outside in front of our primary care entrance on April 25. But don’t worry, cleaning out your medicine cabinet takes just a few minutes and there are plenty of convenient collection sites near you. Drop off your unused prescriptions! Visit www.DEATakeBack.com to learn more.

Healthy Living Matters. Prevention Works.

Veterans Outreach Event & Town Hall May 7th

Wilmington VA Atlantic County VA Clinic will move to its new location in Linwood, NJ on Dec 22, 2025. A ribbon cutting ceremony and Claims clinic event will be held on Jan 5, 2026. The Claims Clinic will be from 12:00pm - 3:00pm. VA enrollment will be on-site. Ribbon Cutting will be at 1:00pm.

Honoring our VA volunteers!

Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week April 19-25 and the 80th Anniversary of the VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement! Visit www.volunteer.va.gov to volunteer. Volunteers (L-R) John Youderian, Roy Roper, Richard Bullock, John Leighty, Anne Reynolds, Bob Bowers with 14 years of service and Bernadette Porter

Healthier Choices

Mocktails are a refreshing alcohol-free choice that supports hydration, may improve sleep, and add nutrients to your day. For more ideas, contact your VA dietitian. #VANutrition https://www.nutrition.va.gov/.../InfusedDrinksSpritzers.asp

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Patient Experiences Matter!

Scan the QR Code to submit your experience or email vhawimdirector@va.gov

Wilmington VA loves to hear about your experiences at our medical center or at any of our VA Clinics in Dover or Georgetown, Delaware or in Linwood, Rio Grande, or Vineland New Jersey.  Celebrate Patient Experience Week 2026 from April 27 - May 3, kicking off with VA’s National Day of Thanks. 

On April 24th U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Joe Jennings came to the WIlmington for a colonoscopy. "The team explained each step to me and were very welcoming," said Jennings. "My experience was good and the procedure went well with no complications." Volunteer and Navy Veteran Martha Purdy pictured in the red volunteer vest also uses the WIlmington VA for her health services. "My primary care team with Womens Health is always responsive to any issues I bring up."

Ask your primary care provider about Colorectal Cancer Awareness

In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month an educational display was set up outside the Wilmington VA Medical Center on March 30th. Vets were able to see up close and read about Malignant Polyp's, Crohn's Disease, Colon Cancer, & Advanced Colon Cancer.

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7 confidential support. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) helps researchers study how genes affect health, leading to discoveries that can save lives and improve care. MVP research focuses on areas such as mental health, cancer, tinnitus, and military exposures—and you can help. Join today at www.mvp.va.gov or call 866-441-6075.