MDVA is celebrating Minnesota Veterans Homes Week May 11-17. This annual event honors our dedicated staff who care for Veteran Residents and their families as well as one another. We're proud to recognize their ongoing efforts to ensure the highest quality of care is consistently delivered in a warm and welcoming environment, serving those who have served our nation.

Our employees' legacy of service ensures that our Homes' Residents live a joyful, meaningful and engaged life amongst their fellow Veterans. During this celebratory week, our goal will be to say thank you to team members through a variety of activities, including staff contests, gratitude walls, dress-up days and special treats and meals.

"Minnesota Veterans Homes employees show up 24/7/365 to deliver award-winning care and honor our heroes through every interaction they have with them," said Simone Hogan, Chief Healthcare Operating Officer. "The fun, creative appreciation events each Home hosts during this week reflect the personality and culture of their campus. It's a good example of what makes our Home workplaces so special."

Eric Meittunen, MDVA Deputy Commissioner - Healthcare, noted, "We receive compliments about our employees' extraordinary commitment to service from Residents and their families statewide. Making a positive impact like we do leaves a lasting impression in their lives. We're proud that above and beyond service is our legacy."

Follow MDVA's social media channels to see what is happening on our eight campuses in Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Hastings, Luverne, Minneapolis, Montevideo, Preston and Silver Bay. And, if you’d like to share a complimentary note about the care your friends or loved ones have received at one of our Veterans Homes, please feel free to reach out to them directly; you’ll find contact information here.

MDVA Commissioner Brad Lindsay expressed gratitude for the talented, compassionate employees who are essential to serving Veterans and their families. "We could not meet the healthcare needs of our nation's heroes without our Homes' employees. Minnesota Veterans Homes Week is one of many opportunities we embrace to say thank you."