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Washington DC VA Medical Center

There's No Place Like Home
Grace Bennes is the primary care giver at home for her husband Veteran Eddie . It's a big job, but she would have it no other way. Full Story

Nurses Earn Innovation Award
A team from DCVAMC Nursing Service was recently honored with the VHA Nursing Innovation Award for developing and implementing a post-masters certificate distance learning collaborative to train Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) with Oakland University. Full Story

OIF photographer portrays Vets
Stacy Pearsall, a Purple Heart OIF Veteran, uses her camera to create dramatic images of men and women who have served America as soldiers in all eras…from World War II to those coming home today from Iraq and Afghanistan. Full Story

VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5)
VA Maryland Health Care System
Martinsburg VA Medical Center
War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center

Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents

DCVAMC Health Tips
Benefits Guidance at DCVAMC

Temporary Closure of Front Entrance - Begins Nov. 8 Due to construction at the front of the hospital, the main entrance will be closed. See access information. More Details

Washington DC VA Medical Center
50 Irving St. NW

202-745-8000 | 877-328-2621 | Directions

Make or Change an Appointment

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Emergency Response & Information

Patient Service Center (Appt. management)

Medical Advice Line - 24 Hours

Returning Service Members (OEF-OIF)

VA National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 24 hours

Patient Advocate Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Veterans Day - Federal Holiday

Time Out for Military Veterans
Nov 13, 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST)
Fed Ex Field