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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Live presentations and discussions of Women's Health Services provided by the AVAHCS with Executive Leadership, various women's health presenters, and Veterans. A teams link will be provided for Veterans to join for questions and concerns virtually.

Our outpatient clinics and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of Columbus and Indigenous People's Day. Please dial 911 or visit the closest emergency department in case of an emergent situation.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Do you feel unsafe in your relationship? 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

Join us, in person or on Microsoft Teams, on Tuesday for live music. Click ow.ly/ECbU50ZSj1J to join the meeting Meeting ID: 289 118 478 205 3 Passcode: CP2Ja2zX #WeareVA #VAinAction #AtlantaVA

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We are pleased to announce that Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center has earned official designation as an Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation & Go Clear™ Award. With this award, AORN recognizes our commitment to patient and staff safety, adoption of new practices and technology, and completion of comprehensive, team-based education for surgical smoke evacuation. We are proud to be a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety. #AORNCenterofExcellence #GoClear

The Atlanta VA Health Care System wrapped up Telehealth Awareness Week by hosting a Telehealth Expo at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center, Friday, September 25, 2026. Exhibits showed how telehealth can streamline care while visiting clinics or at home. #TelehealthAwareness #AtlantaVA #TelehealthExpo

Atlanta VAHCS celebrates National Healthcare Environmental Services Week Long before Veterans arrive for their appointments and after many have left for the day, employees with the Atlanta VA Health Care System’s Environmental Management Service work behind the scenes to help ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who visits the facility. Learn more at ow.ly/Ia9y50ZT5yn.