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We’re excited to welcome all new patients to our New Patient Orientation, designed to help you feel informed, supported, and confident in navigating your healthcare journey.
✔ Learn about our services
✔ Meet key members of our care team
✔ Understand how to access appointments, benefits, and resources
✔ Ask questions and get personalized guidance
Join on October 29, 2026, from 9 am - 12 pm at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VAMC, Chapel -The Gathering Place, 1670 Clairmont Rd., Decatur, GA 30033.
Whether you're new to our facility or just want a refresher, this session is a great way to get started. We look forward to seeing you there.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In the United States, about 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men report experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). VA can help. If you have experienced IPV, contact your Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program coordinator for resources and support.
socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Coordi…
#DomesticViolencePrevention
#IPVAP
Wear Purple Day is observed during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and encourages people to wear purple to show support for survivors of domestic violence and to raise awareness about its impact.
The Atlanta VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program will have a table in the Atrium on October 22 from 11 am -1 pm to raise awareness, promote safety, and offer resources.
October is National Physical Therapy Month. The CVNR recognizes the important role of physical movement for long term eye and brain health. Visit our website at varrd.emory.edu to learn about our research.
The Atlanta VAHCS is currently celebrating Sterile Processing Service Week.
Sterile Processing Services (SPS) plays a vital role in protecting patients and supporting clinical care. SPS staff clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute reusable medical instruments and equipment in accordance with approved policies, manufacturer instructions, and infection-prevention standards.
Effective sterile processing requires careful attention to detail, accurate documentation, quality assurance, and collaboration with clinical departments. By ensuring that instruments are safe and ready for use, SPS helps prevent healthcare-associated infections and promotes safe, efficient patient care.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and wearing pink helps promote early detection. Pink Out events are one way to demonstrate support while encouraging mammograms, self-examinations, and other preventive measures. The Atlanta VAHCS has the highest enrollment of women Veterans of any VA health care system in the country. Thanks to Veterans and staff who participated.
#BreastCancerAwareness #PinkOut #FightBreastCancer
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
VA cares about your relationship health. Contact the VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program coordinator or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Coordi…
#DomesticViolencePrevention
#IPVAP
Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center is excited to announce a new program called Ping Pong Parkinson for Veterans diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
This program will allow Veterans with Parkinson's disease to play Ping Pong on a voluntary basis, on every Monday between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the North Dekalb VA Cilnic/Decatur Research Building located at 3101 Clairmont Rd., Brookhaven, GA 30329.
The program is designed to improve function in multiple domains and overall quality of life in Veterans diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
We would love to see you at the table
See the impact of the Atlanta VA Center for Visual & Neurocognitive Rehabilitation's Research Fair. To learn more about research at the Atlanta VA, please reach out to us at [email protected].
#AtlantaVA #ResearchFair #WeareVA #VAinAction
World Sight Day recognizes the importance of eye health and eye care. The CVNR aims to increase awareness of conditions that impact vision to help improve the quality of life our Veterans.
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Air Force Veteran Edward Beale found healing through gardening with VA’s Project GROW. Three years later, his garden helps him manage PTSD and lets him give back to his community.🌱
Read Edward’s story: news.va.gov/149902/project-g…
