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The Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) is dedicated to providing Veterans with safe, quality care.

10/23/2026

Your DC VAMC team is committed to offering Veterans an excellent care experience- from the entrance to the final point of service.

Joining us in the effort are DC Public School student-volunteers, serving coffee and light snacks in our medical center Atrium. We appreciate your partnership, your time, and your commitment to caring for Veterans. Much appreciation to our Center for Development and Civic Engagement Team as well as our donor for making this enhanced patient experience opportunity!

To learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities, please contact the CDCE (formerly known as Voluntary Service) team, 202-745-8000.

10/22/2026

Throughout the year, the DC VA Medical Center's Social Workers and Veteran Peer Support team members are committed to outreach- walking, driving and moving through community trenches to identify and support unhoused Veterans and those at-risk. If you are or have come in contact with a Veteran in need of housing or resources, please utilize the appropriate contacts offered here.

No Veteran who desires housing should be left without support and resources. Therefore, the DC VAMC Community Resource and Referral Team is seeking your assistance. If you know or have contact with a Veteran in need of housing, please contact the CRRC team, 202-745-3012, or assist them in reaching us at 1500 Franklin Street, NE in Washington, DC. Your partnership helps us to further care for all Veterans, providing them with the safe, quality care they deserve.

10/22/2026

During International Infection Prevention Week, October 19-25, 2026, your DC VAMC team is honoring the history and work of our multidisciplinary Infection Control and Infectious Diseases Teams as well as Infection Preventionists who are committed preventing infection within our facilities. Thank you, team, for your dedication to providing Veterans with safe, quality care and protecting the entire team.

10/21/2026

It is National Healthcare Quality Week, October 18 - 24, 2026, and we are recognizing the DC VA Medical Center Quality and Patient Safety Team as they work continuously to drive for zero preventable workforce harm. Thank you for being our consultative source for delivering safe, quality care to Veterans.

10/20/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year's theme is a National Call for Unity: With Survivors, Always.

Your DC VA Medical Center offers an Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program which is coordinated by Ms. Danielle Cooper. During October, the program coordinator is drawing awareness to VA services and support opportunities for Veterans, their partners, and VA staff.

VA offers a variety of services which focus on safety, well-being, and healthy relationships. VA offers education, consultation, assessment, safety planning, supportive counseling, referrals, and connections to VA and community resources.

Speak with your VA provider for a referral to the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program, if you are experiencing physical or sexual violence, stalking, psychological aggression, threats, intimidation or controlling behaviors by a current or former partner. You may also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: call, 1-800-799-7233, text "START" to 88788, or online chat at https://www.thehotline.org.

Your DC VAMC Team stands with you.

10/20/2026

Spiritual Care Week, October 18 - 24, 2026
Healing Through Presence and Grace

This week, join the nation in honoring chaplains, pastoral counselors, and spiritual care providers for offering emotional and spiritual support to Veterans, patients, families, and healthcare teams.

We especially honor the very experienced and compassionate team of chaplains, representing various faiths, at the DC VA Medical Center. Thank your for your engaged support and care for the whole Veteran - mind, body and spirit.

10/19/2026

Women's Health Breast Cancer Support Group Resource Day, Oct. 30

Plan to attend: Your DC VAMC Women's Health Team is hosting a special Resource Day event curated to support, empower, and connect breast cancer survivors with VA health care services, vendors and community resources.

The event is being held, Friday, October 30, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., at the DC VA Medical Center, Teaching Kitchen in Room 1C-101, 50 Irving Street, NW. By participating, Veterans and caregivers will have the opportunity to engage one-on-one with VA providers and vendors, learn about supportive services, receive lunch and a swag bag. Mark your calendar and join the event.

For more information, contact DC VAMC Women's Health, 202-745-8582, reference the Breast Cancer Support Group Resource Day event.

10/19/2026

Prevent Flu - Get Vaccinated Today!

Attention Veterans in the DC area: Your DC VAMC Atrium Flu Shot Clinic is now open, making it easy and convenient to protect yourself and others from getting flu. Get your free flu shot today. No appointment is needed, just visit the walk-in clinic centrally located in the main Atrium at the medical center in DC or request your flu shot during a primary care visit.

Use the online VA locator to choose a VA clinic or in-network provider near you, visit www.va.gov/find-locations. Be sure to take your VA ID card and provide the following billing information: BIN-004336, PCN: ADV, RX Group: RX3839.

10/19/2026

National Pharmacy Week, October 18 -24, 2026
Join your DC VAMC team in recognizing and appreciating pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for their vital contributions to Veteran healthcare.

Thank you, team DC VAMC for managing patient medications across primary care, mental health, cardiology, geriatrics, pain management and other clinics. Your 24/7 coverage of inpatient and outpatient prescription services and academic detailing for evidence-based treatments demonstrate your commitment to caring for Veterans and serving the VA mission!

10/16/2026

Today, October 16, is National Mammography Day, observed the third Friday of October to encourage annual breast cancer screening and early detection. Your DC VAMC Breast Imaging Team encourages women Veterans, especially those over 40 or those with risk factors, to speak with your provider about the best screening for you. To schedule a VA appointment or to seek medical advice, call 202-745-8577 today!

Address

50 Irving Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20422

Telephone

+12027458000

Website

http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/

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