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
July 27, 2026SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year.
May 13, 2026SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – VA Caribbean Healthcare System received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
May 12, 2026San Juan, PR – VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) today announced it has begun infrastructure upgrades to ensure safe and effective patient care.
April 21, 2026NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY (NOA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Proposed Construction and Operation of the San Juan Fisher House San Juan, Puerto Rico
February 18, 2026NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY (NOA): Draft Environmental Assessment U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Proposed Construction and Operation of the San Juan Fisher House
September 19, 2025VA awards nearly $1.3 million in grants to fight Veteran homelessness in Puerto Rico ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced nearly $1.3 million in grants to two Puerto Rico organizations to help Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.
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.
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.
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.
September 20, 2022VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) operational updates during the recovery from Hurricane Fiona: