News Releases
Get the latest news from VA Caribbean-area medical centers and clinics. For more information about VA Caribbean health care, contact: Public Affairs Office 787-641-7582 ext.135993 Cellphone 939-331-1597 Coralys M. Ruiz Jiménez Public Affairs Officer, Office of Communication and Legislative Affairs Email: coralys.ruiz-jimenez@va.gov
VA’s Top Clinical Leader to Host Veterans Town Hall in St. Croix
May 16, 2023Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Under Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will host a Veterans town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 23 in St. Croix from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
VA Health and Benefits Fairs Coming to USVI May 25 and 27
April 27, 2023The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) in collaboration with the U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs are holding health and benefits fairs for Veterans in St. Croix and St. Thomas May 25 and May 27 respectively.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Eurípides Rubio VA Clinic in Ponce
March 15, 2023MARCH 14, 2023, PONCE, PR- The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Eurípides Rubio VA Clinic in Ponce today.
VA Caribbean Healthcare System update after Hurricane Fiona
September 20, 2022VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) operational updates during the recovery from Hurricane Fiona:
VA Caribbean Healthcare System announces changes due to Hurricane Fiona
September 20, 2022VA Caribbean Healthcare System announces changes due to Hurricane Fiona Including the Activation of the Emergency Pharmacy Refill Program: Due to the impact of Hurricane Fiona, the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) announces the following changes:
Updated visitation policy at VA Caribbean Healthcare System
September 17, 2022SEPTEMBER 17, 2022, SAN JUAN, P.R. —The health and safety of our patients, visitors, employees, and communities remain a top priority at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS).
VACHS Visiting Policy Update
April 25, 2022Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases, the VACHS is updating their visiting policy effective immediately. Hours have changed from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, for 20 minutes, and only one visitor per day will be allowed.
Covid-19 Visitation Policy Update
January 19, 2022As a result of increases in COVID-19 positive cases in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the VA Caribbean Healthcare System has suspended all visits to our institution, and until further notice.
Covid-19 Vaccines for Veterans | St. Croix
January 25, 2021VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) offering COVID-19 Vaccine at San Juan VA Medical Center and select VA Clinics.