Washington DC VA Medical Center

05/19/2026

May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day, serving as an important reminder that knowing your status saves lives. Adults aged 18 and over are recommended to get screened at least once for hepatitis B and C. Most people with chronic hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus do not have symptoms until the later stages of the infection.

Hepatitis can be more common in Veterans, but can be prevented, treated or cured depending on the type. Treatment for hepatitis B is available and can prevent the development of liver disease and liver cancer. Safe and effective oral treatments are available for Hepatitis C and may cure the virus within one 8 to 12 week course.

Talk to your provider. Know your status. Visit www.hepatitis.va.gov for more information.

05/18/2026

Your DC VAMC Team invites Veterans and their caregivers to join us for the VA2K Walk & Roll- a day of health information, music, movement, & camaraderie all in support of Veterans experiencing homelessness. Attendance encourages living an active lifestyle and learning more about VA programs such as Whole Health, Nutrition and Food Service, and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention programs.

Meet us on the outside of the Clinical Research Building, Gate 1, on the main campus in DC from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Recreation Therapy Room, GC-120 on the basement level.

For more information about the VA2K events, visit: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/va2k.asp

05/18/2026

Today at 10 a.m.: Tune in to "The Veteran Zone" on The Senior Zone

Veterans, caregivers, and community members are invited to hear Executive Medical Center Director Vamsee Potluri interview with The Senior Zone host and Air Force Veteran, Shawn Perry. The interview takes place Monday, May 18 at 10 a.m. on WYCB 1340 AM or online at MySpiritDC.com.

Director Vamsee will share information about DC VAMC strategic priorities; health care services, programs, and resources; outreach efforts; and volunteer opportunities.

05/15/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month: Veteran Stories & Journeys
Visit: MakeTheConnection.net

Your DC VAMC Team is Seen in Green to broaden awareness about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month. Your team emphasizes that mental health goals look different for every Veteran and person. A "good day" might simply mean getting through the routine, feeling steady, or managing challenges. We wear green to stamp out stigma and to encourage support and treatment.

Share your story to help others. Visit MakeTheConnection.net to explore stories of other Veterans and to consider local resources. To speak with a trained professional today, dial 988, then press 1.

05/14/2026

Veterans & Caregivers: Join VA's 16th Annual VA2K Walk & Roll, May 20, 2026

Your DC VAMC Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Team, along with Whole Health and other departments, will host the VA2K Walk & Roll, a 1.24 miles walk around the campus, at the main VA Medical Center from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The event kickoff will be held outside of the Clinical Research Building at Gate 1. Activities include, music, cycling, dancing and much more!

Join the free activities which are designed to encourage people to live active lifestyles while supporting homeless Veterans through voluntary donations of new personal care items. Donations are currently being accepted and the drop box is located in the Veteran Canteen Service (VCS) Retail Store at DC VAMC, basement level.

05/13/2026

Save the Date: Tune in to "The Veteran Zone" on The Senior Zone

Veterans, caregivers, and community members are invited to hear Executive Medical Center Director Vamsee Potluri interview with The Senior Zone host and Air Force Veteran, Shawn Perry. The interview takes place Monday, May 18 at 10 a.m. on WYCB 1340 AM or online at MySpiritDC.com.

Director Vamsee will share information about DC VAMC strategic priorities; health care services, programs, and resources; outreach efforts; and volunteer opportunities.

05/13/2026

Be Seen in Green: Join your DC VAMC Team in broadening awareness to the purpose of recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

Wear green on Thursday, May 14, 2026 and speak up about reducing stigma, encourage Veterans and others to share their personal stories to help strengthen community support. Let's commit to creating more good days, together by sharing, uplifting, educating and removing stigma!

For VA resources and to explore Veteran stories, visit: MakeTheConnection.net

05/12/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month and your DC VAMC Stroke Coordinator, Durga Muppala, RN, encourages Veterans, caregivers, and community members to understand stroke and hypertension (high blood pressure) risks and prevention measures.

If you identify the signs of stroke, act fast by calling 911 to seek immediate medical care. For details, review the Stroke Awareness Month web feature. Click below.

Hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke, emphasizing the importance of managing your blood pressure and utilizing prevention strategies. Speak with your DC VAMC provider about stroke awareness and prevention.

May is Stroke Awareness Month which is dedicated to raising awareness about preventing, treating, and beating strokes.

05/12/2026

National Police Week, May 10-16, 2026
Respect, Honor, & Remember

During National Police Week, please join our DC VAMC team in honoring the men and women who protect Veterans, employees, and visitors at VA Medical Centers, clinics, and facilities. Thank you for stopping and investigating crime, keeping order, and for offering a safe and secure space for care and services. Your courage, dedication and integrity are important to our daily work-Thank You!

We pay tribute to the brave men and women who serve in law enforcement in our community, state, federal and local. We also remember and honor fallen law enforcement members and their family members.

05/11/2026

Attention DC-Area Veterans: Have You Recently Enrolled for VA Health Care at the Washington DC VA Medical Center?

Join New Veteran-Patient Orientation, Tues., May 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the main medical center in Washington, DC. Attend either in-person or virtual via Teams meeting. Please RSVP by May 17, 2026 to receive further details. RSVP by email to: Jonathan.Wilson@va.gov.

By participating, you will receive a helpful introduction to your VA health care benefits, wellness programs, and the wide range of services available to you. Also, you may engage with Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) claims and National Cemetery Administration (NCA) representatives. Please share this post with any Veteran who may need orientation to VA healthcare in the Washington, DC and local areas of Maryland and Northern Virginia.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to DC VAMC Executive Medical Center Director Vamsee K. Potluri, FACHE, for being the recipient of the 2026 Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executives of the Year!

The Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award is presented to an exceptional healthcare executive younger than 40 who is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and holds a CEO or COO position as a healthcare organization.

Director Vamsee received the award during the ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Houston, Texas in the presence of his family, VA colleagues, and other healthcare executives.

Thank you for your commitment to serve and care for Veterans while leading a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals!