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Phoenix VA Health Care System Appoints New Director, and other updates

Leave a Comment / Blog / By Paula Pedene

The Phoenix Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System recently announced they are changing the operating hours at the newly opened 32nd Street VA Clinic and paused all Saturday operations effective February 18. During this pause, the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) will reevaluate the best way to deliver care to Veterans on Saturdays to …

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Veterans and the community bid farewell to AZDVS Director Wanda Wright

Leave a Comment / Blog, Veterans Voice / By Paula Pedene

Hundreds of veterans, community leaders, elected officials, and others gathered at Travis L. Williams American Legion Post in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. It was a bittersweet occasion as it was time to say farewell to Col. Wanda Wright, Director of the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS). Wright leaves her term after eight …

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April 9, 2014 Several of us remember that day…

Leave a Comment / A Sacred Duty, Blog / By Paula Pedene

I’m not sure how much you know about my story, but I can tell you this, it took an army of angels to help us stop them. As a Phoenix VA Whistleblower, one of our most triumphant yet saddest days was April 9, 2014. The House Veterans Affairs Oversight & Investigations Chairman posed a question …

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Military Medical Leader Shares His Thoughts on the Pandemic for 2022

Leave a Comment / Blog, Veterans Voice / By Paula Pedene

As a veteran, I’m able to work with some outstanding leaders. Years ago, I met Dr. Len Kirschner while serving on a health care leadership board. From time to time, I receive a note or two from him, and with this being the first column of the New Year, I wanted to share with you …

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Homeless Veteran Gains Strength Through Volunteering

Leave a Comment / Blog / By Paula Pedene

Through Ozanam Manor, St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)provides a bridge to permanent housing for homeless men and women age 50 and above. Their program includes veterans. As many of those on the streets face physical or mental challenges, SVdP’s goal is to help Ozanam Manor residents move into permanent housing. Ozanam Manor offers a safe, …

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Southwest Human Development Dubs USAF Veteran Charlie Werther a “Rockstar”

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Southwest Human Development endeavors to strengthen the first five years of life in child development to help them get a great start in life. In addition to their 900 staff, they also ask for volunteers. So, U.S. Air Force veteran Charles E. (Charlie) Werther stepped in. “He hadn’t heard about the organization before, but his …

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