
- Volunteer Reaches 50,000 Hour Milestone
With more than 50,000 volunteer hours, Smith has earned the title “Ambassador” and has received recognition from a variety of VA administrators, government officials and lawmakers. A spry and vibrant 80-year-old, Smith makes a difference at Wilmington VAMC every day and says meeting the needs of others keeps him young.
- 2012 Community Easter Egg Hunt
Dozens of children, young and old, waited patiently for the arrival of the Easter Bunny on the Wilmington VAMC campus Saturday.
- Guests and Staff Celebrate New Addition
Several very special guests helped Wilmington VAMC begin a new era in care on Friday. Four of our employees who served in uniform during OIF/OEF/OND joined Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, commander of the Delaware National Guard, to officially open a 9,000 square-foot addition to the hospital.
- PACT High Performers
The Wilmington VA Medical Center’s Blue Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and the Georgetown PACT were identified as PACT High Performing Teams from among all the VHA Healthcare System Medical Centers.
- VAMC Receives Patriot Award
Mr. Charles Dorman received a special visit Friday from a volunteer representing the Delaware ESGR office. The staff of the Wilmington VAMC was nominated for the "Patriot Award" by Olufemi Olatunji, a Behavioral Health nurse, for the support he received while serving on active duty with his military unit.
- Visit from Sen. Tom Carper & VISN4 Director
VISN 4 Network Director Michael Moreland traveled to Wilmington VA Medical Center to discuss post-traumatic stress disorder care and outreach with Sen. Tom Carper.
- Northfield Clinic Opens
The new 10,000 square foot clinic opened yesterday, December 5. The clinic features triage and exam rooms, telemedicine services an administrative area, public lobby and restrooms.
- A Gift That Comes From the Heart
Motivated by the pay-it-forward concept, the National Society of Decorative Painters began the "Paint for Freedom" project to honor, thank and remember the sacrifices made by American Veterans and their families.
- DE Veterans Day Memorial
Hundreds of flags flapped and crackled in the unceasing wind, creating a fitting tribute to the thousands of men and women who never wavered as they gave everything in defense of the American way of life.
- Veteran Returns to his Opera Roots
November 5th was more than a night at the opera for World War II Veteran Jack Ryan -- it represented a nostalgic trip home for the Manhattan native.

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