Celebrating Memorial Day in the U.P.
UPPER PENINSULA — Memorial Day isn’t just a three-day weekend to help kick off summer. On this day, it’s important to remember those who have fallen…
Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center
VA Medical Center honors volunteers
IRON MOUNTAIN — Last year, volunteers at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center provided over 31,800 hours of service, which is equivalent to the work…
Local Veterans participate in art festival
IRON MOUNTAIN — Twelve Veterans from the U.P. and northern Wisconsin receiving treatment at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center are participating in the National…
Students explore different jobs at VA Medical Center Career Day
IRON MOUNTAIN — On Tuesday, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain hosted Career Day for students from ten area high schools. The…
VA Medical center fights for suicide prevention
IRON MOUNTAIN — According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran suicides have increased thirty-two percent since two thousand one. And in…
Mental Health Summit networks veteran resources
MARQUETTE– The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center hosted the fifth annual Mental Health Summit at Lakeview Arena Tuesday morning. “The goal for…
Vets and Pets, local VA center continuing pet therapy
IRON MOUNTAIN — At the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, volunteers sign up to help the veterans with pet therapy. For over 15 years,…
A carnival dedicated to our nation’s heroes
IRON MOUNTAIN — For the last 50+ years, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center has held a special summer event for the men and…
VA Medical Center named one of the nation’s best
IRON MOUNTAIN – On Thursday, May 31, VA Secretary David Shulkin gave a State of the VA briefing at the White House highlighting areas for…
VA offers help for military sexual trauma survivors
IRON MOUNTAIN — April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, and though the month is almost over, that doesn’t mean the message fades. According to Veterans…