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Claudia Cuellar's Dynamic Caregiver’s Journey
The story of Claudia Cuellar's journey as a caregiver to Tomas Young is one that embodies deep friendship, respect, shared values, and a commitment to one another's growth.
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POW’s wife’s Commitment and Dedication
The story of Lois Rapp's commitment to her former POW husband Albert Rapp
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Our Longest Serving Volunteer
Norma Morgan is the Kansas City VA Medical Center’s longest running volunteer. “I think we need to pay respect all we can to these veterans, “ says Morgan, who has been volunteering at the medical...
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Choices, Choices, Choices!
KCVAMC inpatients now have a choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With each meal, tasty selections are now available from Food and Nutrition’s new “Select Menu” program.
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Celebrating Birthdays at KCVA
Hospitalized veterans spending their birthdays at Kansas City VA are presented with a KCVA baseball hat and a birthday card by hospital volunteers.
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White Cane Day
October 15th is White Cane Safety Day, a national celebration of the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. We ask that you think, for just a moment, of some of the activities you...
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Veterans Day 2011 Activities
KCVA celebrated Veterans Day in a big way this year! Of course, we couldn’t have done it without the generosity of many area organizations, individuals, and our own hard working staff.
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KCVA Shines!
One of our goals at KCVA is to become more and more patient centered which includes making our patient’s stay with as comfortable and pleasant as possible. We are pleased to announce our newest...
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The Royals Treatment
On Friday, January 13th, the Royals Caravan paid a visit to the Kansas City VA. They were greeted by our patients, decked out in Royals gear and excited to meet some of their local heroes.
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KCVA Receives Wellness Award
It is time to celebrate wellness! The KCVA Wellness Committee and Nursing Service was selected to receive the VA Health and Wellness Office (Wellness is Now/WIN) and VHA’s Employee Health Promotion...
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Baylor Bears Visit KCVA
KCVA employees and patients were pleasantly surprised by a visit from the Baylor Bears basketball team last Wednesday.
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Celebrating our Nurses
Nurses Week is celebrated every year from May 6-May 12. In conjunction with the KCVA’s 60th anniversary, this year’s Nurses Week was focused on the 1960’s.
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Distiguished Clerical Service Award Recipient
Valued KCVA employee, Eric Hernandez was the recipient of the United States Government - Distinguished Clerical Service Award during the 19th Annual Public Employees Recognition Day held on May 9th,...
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Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
On June 4, 2012, KCVAMC celebrated Cancer Survivors Day at the Gazebo in the Cancer Survivor Park. Approximately 400 survivors and their loved ones attended the event.
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TLC – Telephone Lifestyle Coaching
Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) will help patients improve their quality of life without having to travel to a VA medical center.
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Dietetic Intern Shares Her KCVA Story
My time here at the VA as a management dietetic intern has be wonderful! It has exceeded my expectations more than I could ever imagine.
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Million Veteran Program
Million Veteran Program: Partnering with Veterans to Revolutionize Health Care The Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is one of 50 VAMCs selected across the nation to serve as an...
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A MOVE!ing Success Story
Kalo Willis has struggled with weight his entire life. Last April his VA doctor offered him hope with a referral to the MOVE! program. The MOVE! Program is a weight management program designed by VA to...
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Greater Access to Medical Records
My HealtheVet recently added new features to its “Blue Button”. VA Blue Button offers VA patients the option to securely download health records online where they can print or save them to their...
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