Wilmington VA Medical Center

05/31/2026

Today is World No To***co Day!
It's never too late to quit to***co. Stopping can improve your mental health, energy, muscles, immune system, and increase life expectancy.
VA can help you stick to quitting. Sign up for SmokefreeVET at Smokefree.gov/VET or text VET to 47848.

05/31/2026

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.

05/30/2026

Wilmington VA Homeless & Justice Program assisted over 40 job seeking Veteran & community members on May 27th during their Career Expo event at the New Castle Route 9 library. Over 20 vendors were in attendance. Visit usajobs.gov to see all VA job postings.

05/30/2026

Service looks different for every Veteran. But no matter when, where or how they served, every Veteran deserves support. Visit VA.gov/REACH to find resources. 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 http://VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.
https://www.va.gov/REACH/material/you-are-a-veteran/

Service looks different for every Veteran. But no matter when, where or how they served, the latest “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” PSAs are a reminder that every Veteran deserves support.

05/29/2026

You can gain confidence and control of your health by participating in the MOVE! program. Veteran Tanya Yates lost 200 pounds and says, “I learned to listen to my body. I have more energy, more self-esteem, and more enthusiasm for life.” https://www.move.va.gov/MOVE/Stories/Yates-Tanya.asp

05/29/2026

Stay healthy this BBQ season with these food safety tips :

⏰ Don’t leave food out for more than 2 hours.

🧊 Refrigerate leftovers right away so that the internal temperature reaches 41°F or below within 6 hours.

🚫 Don’t take chances with your health! If you don’t know how long food has been sitting around, toss it out.

05/28/2026

Even if to***co use is part of your daily routine, or you’ve tried quitting before, or you’re worried about withdrawal symptoms, you have the power to reclaim your life.

Need guidance on how to stay away from to***co? Talk to trained quit coaches who will help you during any phase of quitting.

Call the VA to***co quitline at 1-855-QUIT-VET or visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHEALTH/quit-to***co/quit-vet.asp

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Wilmington VA "BEE Award" recipient, Camille Simpson for providing outstanding care!

05/27/2026

Happy 100th birthday to Army Veteran William Georgov! He was recognized and presented a letter of appreciation for his service at the Wilmington VA.

05/27/2026