{"id":506,"date":"2026-08-04T04:44:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T04:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thirstier.news\/?p=506"},"modified":"2026-08-04T04:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T04:44:20","slug":"rural-community-profile-tomah-wi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thirstier.news\/?p=506","title":{"rendered":"Rural Community Profile: Tomah, WI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:64px;--awb-padding-top-medium:32px;--awb-padding-top-small:18px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<article class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1rem;--awb-padding-right:1rem;--awb-padding-bottom:1rem;--awb-padding-left:1rem;--awb-padding-right-medium:4%;--awb-padding-left-medium:4%;--awb-padding-right-small:4%;--awb-padding-left-small:4%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:56%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.4285714285714%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.4285714285714%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-1 prose\" style=\"--awb-font-size:1.125rem;--awb-line-height:1.5;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>At VA, we are All About Veterans\u2014and that means a real commitment to providing world-class care and services to those who served, whether they reside in a city, coast or rural community.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that rural communities provide homes for more than 4 million Veterans returning from active military?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re mission-driven and want to make a lasting impact on Veterans in a rural community, explore a <a href=\"https:\/\/vacareers.va.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">career at VA<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tomah VA Medical Center<\/h2>\n<p>Located on 173 acres in Tomah, WI, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/tomah-health-care\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Tomah VAMC<\/a> serves about 26,000 Veterans across 18 counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Founded in 1947, this facility offers primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health care, treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep medicine, suicide prevention, women\u2019s health services and more.<\/p>\n<p>While on site, be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/tomah-health-care\/stories\/the-heartbeat-of-tomah-va-building-400\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Building 400<\/a>. Crafted in the Georgian architectural style, Building 400 was originally home to not only administrative offices but also an operating room and patient beds. Today, Building 400 boasts a newly renovated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/tomah-health-care\/news-releases\/tomah-va-medical-center-opening-of-the-newly-remodeled-urgent-care-clinic\/\" rel=\"noopener\">urgent care<\/a>, but it can still be easily identified by its notable white cupola, symbolizing safety and guidance for all who enter.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tomah, Wisconsin: The Gateway to Cranberry Country<\/h2>\n<p>Tomah is situated halfway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis, where the state\u2019s interstate system divides, so it\u2019s a prime industrial development and transportation hub. Because of the junction of highways, Tomah boasts a broad range of restaurants and lodging options.<\/p>\n<p>There are also many recreational activities and festivals in and nearby Tomah. The city proudly hosts the National Tractor Pullers Association\u2019s (NTPA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomahtractorpull.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cBudweiser Wisconsin Dairyland NTPA Super Nationals\u201d<\/a> each June in Tomah\u2019s Recreation Park. Ten miles north, you\u2019ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranfest.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Cranberry Festival<\/a> each September in Warren, WI. Outdoor lovers can enjoy the parks and trails, as well as fishing and kayaking in one of its beautiful lakes.<\/p>\n<p>Have school-aged children? The Tomah School District offers students a solid, well-rounded education and geographically is among the largest in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1855, there is lots of history in Tomah, including three landmarks on the <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com\/WI\/monroe\/state.html\" rel=\"noopener\">National Register of Historic Places<\/a>: the old Tomah Post Office, the Tomah Public Library and the Tomah Boy Scout Cabin.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work at VA<\/h2>\n<p>Help us promote the health and well-being of rural Veterans with a rewarding career at a VA facility like the Tomah VAMC. Have a career with impact!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about our work with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruralhealth.va.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">rural Veterans<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Search for your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vacareers.va.gov\/career-guidance\/rural-jobs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">new career<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:64px;--awb-padding-bottom:32px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:.5rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:1.3rem\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\">Topics in this story<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph post-tags\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:1rem\">\n<p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center title-heading-tag\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_11-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_11-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_11-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/tag\/jobs\/\" title=\"jobs\">jobs<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/tag\/va-careers\/\" title=\"VA Careers\">VA Careers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/140056\/rural-community-profile-tomah-wi\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Employment \u2013 VA News<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/140056\/rural-community-profile-tomah-wi\/\">Employment \u2013 VA News<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rural VA facilities offer careers that are All About Veterans. 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