Stories | VA Coatesville Health Care | Veterans Affairs


Stories | VA Coatesville Health Care | Veterans Affairs

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Read about what's happening in our VA Coatesville health care community.


A Vietnam Veteran with a distinguished combat record went to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in 1978 to document his exposure to Agent Orange and treat the health conditions he


believes are connected to his service in Vietnam.


Veterans who experienced homelessness or near homelessness have one common message to their fellow Veterans who may find themselves in similar despair, “reach out to the VA right away, there


is hope and you will get the help you need.”


After leaving the Navy, Eoighin McGilligan’s transition didn’t turn out as he had planned. Problems started piling up, his world started to cave in on him and he had difficulties finding


housing for himself and his family of five children.


Struggling with substance abuse, unable to quit drinking, and feeling hopeless and miserable, an Air Force Veteran arrives at the emergency room of her nearest VA hospital for help.


This U.S. Marine Corps Veteran couldn’t have predicted the impact of all the choices he made as he left the Marine Corps in 1967 but there is one that stands out as a really great decision.


A Veteran's initial frustration turns into a great experience.


Community partners are recognized by Coatesville VA for their contributions to previously homeless Veterans.


Excitement quickly turned to concern as a newcomer settled into their position as the County Court Coordinator for Veterans Treatment Court.


"I just didn't think it was going to be as great of a relationship as it has turned out to be. Their communications and their feedback, I'm blown away by it."


Sports fans gathered to get geared up for the football season during an Opening Day Event September 21, at the Coatesville VA Medical Center's Community Living Center (CLC).