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Restoring Hope!
Regaining quality of life for some is as easy as being fitted with a new set of glasses. For others it may be more involved, such as learning how to use a new walker or wheelchair. Read the full story
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Eagle Scout Projects
For the past five years, the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Transitional Living Center in Wichita, Kan., has been implementing an initiative called Cultural Transformation. Read the full story
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Caregiver Support Fair
The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center will be hosting a Caregiver Support Fair on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in recognition of National Family Caregiver Month and National...
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Helping Caregivers
There were approximately 110 participants who attended the fair, which included a variety of informational tables for VA services and community organizations. Read the full story
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Project ARCH
Pratt, Kansas was chosen as a pilot site for the newest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) initiative to provide Veterans with greater access to quality health care. Read the full story
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Getting a Second Chance
Most everyone wishes they had an undo button in life or a second chance to make things right. For David Cliver, that dream is becoming a reality. Read the full story
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Not your average teen, or volunteer!
Volunteers at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center are happy, friendly and love to help the Veterans out with whatever they need, but Michaela Wahl isn't your typical volunteer or your typical...
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National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, sponsored by the American Dietetic Association, the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. If you want to have accurate, evidence based, reliable...
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National Women's History Month
Robert J. Dole Federal Women's Program Committee joins the Nation in celebrating March as National Women's History Month, when we pause to recognize women's contributions to history, present day, and...
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Politics and VA
The Hatch Act prohibits government employees (except Presidential appointees subject to Senate confirmation) from partisan activity while on duty or while in any Government office. Read the full story
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Veterans Discover Adaptive Sports at San Diego Clinic
Registration is now open for the 4th annual National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), held Sept. 18 - 23 in San Diego. Read the full story
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Medical Foster Home
The Wichita VA Medical Center Foster Home Program is seeking potential caregivers from several communities for Veterans who do not have family members to care for them. Read the full story
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National County Government Month
April 2011 has been proclaimed National County Government Month by Dave Unruh, Chairman of the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners. Read the full story
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Best Career Decision
Chelsea Rorabaugh, LMSW made one of the best decisions of her life when she was 18, when she accepted a recently posted student job opportunity at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS....
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Robert J. Dole VAMC planned several events to raise awareness about military sexual trauma (MST) and sexual assault. Read the full story
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Gun Lock Safety Plan Tags
A "Safety Plan Tag" with gunlocks provides the Veteran with a final means of support should they pick up their weapon during a time of crisis. Read the full story
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Managing Your Stress
Pay attention to stress. Tools are available to help you manage and reduce your stress. Read the full story
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Patriot Day 2011
This year marks the tenth anniversary of 9/11/01. Veterans, visitors, and staff are invited to attend a special service of remembrance in the Dole VA Auditorium on Sept 9, 2011 (11:30 am - 12:15 pm)....
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Veterans Bike Across Kansas
Little did Joan Stadler know that she would meet so many veterans who shared her passion for seeing the simple things in Kansas from a bicycle seat at 15 mph during the 2011 Bike Across Kansas. Read...
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Let your old sole warm a soul!
Ms. Faye Evans has collected old shoes for the past 6 years and donated approximately $35,000 to help the Veterans we so proudly serve. Read the full story
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