William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

As a Veteran, your military service may have exposed you to unique factors that can increase your risk of heart disease.
In addition to traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes, mental health concerns such as PTSD and depression can contribute to your risk.
The Million Veteran Program is studying ways to improve treatments for heart disease.
You can make a difference by joining MVP today. www.mvp.va.gov

02/26/2026

📞Our next Veteran Teletown Hall is March 5, 2026, at 12 p.m.

We call 10,000 of our Vets randomly, but to ensure you receive a call, register at least 24 hours in advance at:

👉 adminv.teletownhall.us/web_registration/registration/K7R8GFD5SYM6

During this live, interactive event over the phone, we’ll provide updates on the Madison VA Hospital & Clinics and host a Q&A session. We look forward to connecting with you and hearing your questions!

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

We've turned the page on 2025 - now what?

GEROFIT

Let's make a plan for 2026. Let's get better. Let's improve. Let's move.

Let's do this...together!

Gerofit is a free and supervised virtual exercise program available to Veterans 65 and older. We offer weekly exercise classes Monday - Friday that include cardiovascular conditioning, strength, balance and flexibility to improve overall health and function. Classes are led by Madison rehab staff who can modify exercises to accommodate nearly all physical abilities.

Interested? Contact your primary care provider for a Gerofit consult.

02/23/2026

Not enrolled in VA health care but looking for mental health support?

Find confidential counseling and peer support at a local Vet Center near you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/local-care.asp

02/22/2026

Join us Feb. 23, 2026 - this coming Monday - for an online overview of VA health care services with a question and answer session.

What You Learn:

➡️ How to receive urgent and/or emergency care
➡️ 24-hour telephone care
➡️ How and when to contact your primary care team
➡️ Best ways to refill prescriptions
➡️ Promoting health and preventing disease
➡️ Mental health, women's health and specialty care services
➡️ How to request travel pay
➡️ Questions and answers
➡️ And much more!

Download the guide and get the meeting link at www.va.gov/madison-health-care/programs/veteran-health-care-orientation/

02/20/2026

🛎️ RINGING THE BELL🛎️

Congratulations U.S. Army Veteran Monte Eldert, who rang the bell this morning signifying his final treatment for head and neck cancer. He and his bride have stayed in Madison over the last six weeks for daily treatments.

He retired after 21 years of military service, but continues to serve as the JROTC teacher at School District of Beloit Memorial High School.

His fan club joined him for the celebration, including his three children, four grandchildren, neighbors and VA staff. He specifically thanked everyone in the Cancer Center and those who treated him for a recent heart surgery - he was nearly speechless trying to say thanks.

Congrats, sir🇺🇸🫡!

02/20/2026

This! Thank you to our caregivers who take care of our Vets! 🇺🇸

Today, on National Caregivers Day, we honor the caregivers who give so much of themselves to support our Nation’s Veterans. Your compassion, dedication, and quiet strength do not go unnoticed.

02/20/2026

Volunteers provide important functions throughout our facilities and help make patient stays more enjoyable. Our two biggest needs right now are:

Drivers - Take Veterans to and from medical appointments.

Escorts - Assist Veterans going to and from appointments within our hospital and clinics.

Interested? Need more information? Contact Community Relations at 608-280-7030 or visit here.

02/19/2026

Make this quit attempt your last. VA’s winning combination of medication and counseling is your best chance at quitting for good.

Reach out to your VA provider about creating a treatment plan that will set you up for success: Mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-tobacco/how-to-quit.asp

02/18/2026