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The FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta...here are a few tips to assist you in your VA appointments during this time. If you need to change or schedule appointment during normal business hours, please call 404.321.6111, and press 2. For assistance outside of normal clinic operations, please call the Administrator on Duty at 404-545-9452. #FIFAWorldCup2026 #AtlantaVAHCS

Not enrolled in VA benefits? Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Claims Clinic offers Veterans and survivors one-on-one assistance to file disability claims, submit evidence, check pending claim statuses, and navigate benefit programs.

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Mary Thomas, or Marianne as she is known, is outstanding. One of her former patients had this to say about her. “Not only is she attentive, concerned, extremely polite, it is so obviously displayed in all that she does and say. She carefully explains whatever she is doing to me or for my well-being. This is so comforting. When she interacts with her peers, it’s the same - professional, friendly supportive, and very courteous. When she said that she would be checking back on me periodically, she actually did!” #DAISY4Nurses #DAISYAward #WeareVA #AtlantaVA

The FIFA World Cup is approaching, and residents can expect increased traffic, road closures, and potential delays in public transportation in the surrounding areas of the city. To help ensure you arrive safely and on time for your appointment at the Atlanta VAHCS, we recommend allowing extra time for travel before your scheduled appointment monitoring local traffic and road conditions prior to departure, seeking alternative routes when traveling to our facilities and anticipating possible parking and transportation delays. Our priority is to provide you with timely, quality care while minimizing disruptions during this busy period. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as the city prepares for these events. #FIFAWorldCup2026 #AtlantaVAHCS

Survivorship Providers of the Atlanta VA Health Care System celebrate and congratulate cancer survivors. National Cancer Survivor Day is Sunday, June 7th , but providers are recognizing survivors Friday, June 5th at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center. This video is a message from the Survivor Providers to their patients and anyone who has survived cancer. #AtlantaVA #CancerSurvivor

The Center for Minority Veterans has a statutorily defined mission to provide Veterans a voice and representation within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary goal for Minority Veteran Program Coordinators (MVPC) is to increase the awareness of issues pertaining to minority Veterans. This includes developing long-term strategies to encourage eligible minority Veterans to participate in VA benefit programs. Additionally, MVPCs advocate on behalf of minority Veterans and recommend ways to improve the delivery of services within VA facilities. Minority Veteran Program Coordinators are a direct point of contact for you to learn more about what benefits you qualify for, assist you with applying for those benefits, and refer you to other organizations and resources that will help you meet your needs.

A Veteran who recommended Kapriyah Crosby for a DAISY Award had this to share about her. “I want to thank nurse Crosby for not only listening to me but hearing me. That meant more to me than I can't fully express, she was kind and patient. She took her time to explain my diagnosis, helped me understand the necessary changes I needed to make, and help me shift my perspective and know that change starts with me. Because of her, I am looking at congestive heart failure not as a death sentence but as an obstacle I can overcome because like she says, ‘it is what in your cabinet that you have to change’ and the entire diet plan for me on my phone. I have more clarity hope and confidence in myself and my health.” #DAISY4Nurses #DAISYAward #WeareVA #AtlantaVA

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Practicing healthy habits can help keep our body and mind healthy. These habits may also help prevent conditions like Alzheimer's disease as we grow older. The CVNR is engaging in research to learn more ways to improve health and well-being. Visit our website to learn more.

Atlanta VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement and ProCare Therapy participated in a Day of Service at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA recently. The two groups assisted with retrieving flags and collecting signage in observance of Memorial Day. This event marked the conclusion of the Annual Memorial Day Recognition. The volunteers dedicated their time and effort as a gesture of respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their contributions will be remembered by all who participated. #AtlantaVA #MemorialDay #GeorgiaNationalCemetery

As Atlanta prepares to host upcoming World Cup FIFA events from June 15 through July 15, increased traffic congestion, road closures, and public transportation delays are anticipated throughout the surrounding areas of the city. To help ensure you arrive safely and on time for your appointment at the Atlanta VA Health Care System, we encourage you to: •Allow additional travel time before your scheduled appointment •Monitor local traffic and road conditions prior to departure •Consider alternate routes when traveling to our facilities •Plan for possible parking and transportation delays Our goal is to continue providing you with timely, quality care while helping minimize disruptions during this high traffic period. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as our city prepares for these events. If you have questions regarding your appointment, please contact your clinic directly. ow.ly/uSyo50Z6lO0 Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Have you downloaded our Couples Coach App? Couples can improve communication and build trust in their relationship. Try exercises to practice active listening so you can navigate conflict better with your partner. Visit the VA App Store to learn more.

May featured Mental Health Awareness and the Atlanta VAHCS went green!

The Education and Resource Fair are from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. with the Veteran Town Hall meeting following from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Prior to, at 10:30 a.m., VBA will be hosting a Veterans Claims Clinic.

For 80 years, VA health care has been shaped by research and informed by Veterans’ experience, setting the foundation for a future of exceptional health care. Every study and every advancement builds on the one before it—pushing Veteran care forward. #VHA80 #Freedom250