Atlanta VAHCS

The @DeptVetAffairs has opened 34 new health care facilities during the second Trump Administration! Find a VA location near you here: va.gov/find-locations/

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Navy Veteran Dr. Clifford is analyzing audiograms from VA's Million Veteran Program to predict hearing loss risk and develop customized hearing protection and care. Learn more about MVP and how you can contribute to research: mvp.va.gov

Be kind to your kidneys! Nutrition matters. Try these low-sodium, kidney-friendly recipes to support your health. #VANutrition veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/HealthyLiving/…

Sometimes the signs that someone is having thoughts of suicide aren’t obvious. Changes in behavior, mood, or routines can signal a #Veteran needs support. Learn more: VeteransCrisisLine.net/SignsOfCrisis.

Great news! Additional parking is now available for Emergency Department (ED) patients in Parking Lot C to provide convenient access for emergent care needs.

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Friends, family, and the whole community play a critical role in suicide prevention. Staying connected to the #Veteran in your life can help make it easier to recognize when they might need support. Learn more about prevention: MentalHealth.VA.gov/suicide_preven….

Due to potential winter weather conditions, both the Blairsville and Pickens VA clinics will be operating with a two-hour delayed opening (9:30 am) on March 17, 2026. Veteran patients are being contacted by Atlanta VA schedulers to offer alternative options, including virtual appointments, in-person appointments at alternative locations, or rescheduling as needed. Our team is proactively reaching out via phone calls and text messages to minimize any impact on patient care. For appointment updates, Veterans may call 404-545-9452. Additionally, Veterans can call the AVAHCS main line at 404-321-6111 and press 2 to change or schedule appointments. In the event of a medical emergency, please dial 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest emergency room. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of Veterans and staff.

This week is Health Professions Education Week, an annual celebration of the vital role VA plays in educating the next generation of healthcare providers to care for #Veterans. For 80 years, VA has been the largest provider of health professions education in the United States, #HPEWeek2026

It’s National Nutrition Month®! Power your day with nutrition by choosing healthful foods from all food groups. nutrition.va.gov/Recipes.asp

The Women Veterans Program of the Atlanta VA holds quarterly baby showers, partnership between Soldier’s Angels, for new Veteran mothers. On Friday, March 6th, the ‘Drive Through’ version was held at the Atlanta VA Clinic on North Arcadia Avenue. Veteran Mothers pull into the breezeway at the front of the clinic to receive necessities such as diaper bags and baby wipes along with some fun items like plushies for the baby. The Veteran mothers are enrolled in VA healthcare and the Women Veterans Program. The ‘Drive Through’ version of the baby shower is to make it simple and accessible since many of the mothers have busy schedules. Woman Veterans Program Manager Kathleen O’Loughlin says, “It’s also an opportunity to have our Maternity Care Team here do a quick check on them.” To be a part of this, Women Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare can have their primary care doctor reach out to the Women Veterans Program or even contact Program Manager Kathleen O’Loughlin at (404) 321-6111 extension 312078.

A change to VA education benefits. Veterans no longer need to request a review to learn whether they’re affected, and VA will automatically review the files of more than one million previously identified Veterans

The Atlanta VA HUD/VASH Program, in partnership with the office of Councilman Lewis and Goodwill of North Georgia, will be hosting a job fair on April 16, 2026 from 10 am-1 pm at the Rosel Fann Recreation Center located at 365 Cleveland Ave SE. Atlanta, GA 30354.

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The Atlanta VA Healthcare System is celebrating National Social Work Month this March 2026, embracing the theme “Social Work: Uplift. Defend. Transform.” Read how local Veterans share their thoughts. shorturl.at/QdLOC #NationalSocialWorkMonth #VeteransSupport

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March is National Kidney Month. Consistent exercise has many benefits for people with CKD (kidney.org). Visit the CVNR website to see how we are using exercise to improve health and well-being for Veterans.

Two Veterans share how they have benefited from the Atlanta VA Health Care System transforming how Veterans recover from heart disease through its innovative Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (HBCR) program, bringing high-quality, evidence-based care directly into Veterans’ homes. Read their story at shorturl.at/ZLunQ #AtlantaVA #HomeBasedCare