Suicide Prevention
Veterans, family members, and care providers can initiate a free and confidential conversation with an experienced and caring VA responder by calling the Veterans Crisis Line. Read the full story
View ArticleMaster Plan released for Lebanon VA’s next decade
Lebanon VA Medical Center’s new master plan was released in May 2019 and serves as the Medical Center’s guide to construct the facilities needed to take the facility into the next decade. Read the full...
View ArticleKarma: Former Army medic saved by VA employee
Beverly Miller, an employee at Lebanon VAMC, saw Michael Byrd collapsed on a road. She saved his life using CPR. After meeting, they learned they shared good karma with a story that goes full circle....
View ArticlePatient Testimonial: Short-Stay Knee Replacement
Rick Rader, a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1976 to 1980 had significant knee pain and opted for surgery here. Seven months later he won multiple medals in the 2019 National Veterans Golden Age...
View ArticleTherapeutic photography program helps Veterans
Lebanon VA Medical Center and Lebanon Valley College developed The Seeing Lens a ten-week therapeutic photography group to help Veterans in recovery. The innovative program fuses therapy and art...
View ArticleCentral Pa. supports Lebanon VAMC Veterans, staff
Local community members have been supporting Veterans and staff at Lebanon VAMC in a variety of ways during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent donations include a variety of food and snacks as well as...
View ArticleVietnam War Vet shares COVID-19 story
Army Vietnam War Veteran Brian Rumpilla shares his story after being diagnosed with COVID-19 on April 18, 2020, and being treated as an inpatient at Lebanon VA Medical Center. Read the full story
View ArticleAssessing, Adjusting and Advancing
Pharmacists’ out-of-box plan adapts schedules to increase social distancing, improve staff safety and guarantee uninterrupted medication service and delivery to America’s Veterans. Read the full story
View ArticleVeterans use remote, virtual primary care
Primary care has turned increasingly to virtual and remote care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Larry Daniels, an 82-year-old, Army Veteran who served in Germany, is happy with the care provided by...
View ArticleChemo care continues through COVID
Veterans Robert Taney and Robert Tomlinson were able to get their chemotherapy treatments safely throughout the pandemic due to the professionalism and dedication of the staff at Lebanon VAMC. Read the...
View ArticleVA Fourth mission; Health care staff deploy to NJ
Nine nurses and support personnel from Lebanon VA Medical Center deployed to various facilities in New Jersey over the last several months to assist citizens as part of VA’s Fourth Mission. Read the...
View ArticleBonded Together: VA Nurse and WWII Combat Veteran
A WWII combat Veteran and his nurse are bonded together through VA’s Home Based Primary Care program. They share a mutual admiration and appreciation of one another and go the extra mile for each...
View ArticleNewlyweds use virtual care video visits
Navy Veteran Mike McManus and his wife of three years Brenda, are using virtual care video visits, using the VAs Video Connect. They were able to receive several types of health care. Read the full story
View ArticleVA Listening Session
Veterans: How Can VA Improve Your Health Care? Join the virtual listening session and tell us what you think. Help us plan the future of VA Health Care. We want to hear from you. Read the full story
View ArticleVeteran with MS completes Ironman, credits VA care
An Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran with multiple sclerosis was mentored and treated by with a chiropractor at Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was able to complete an Ironman this year. Read the full story
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