News releases
News Releases for VA Connecticut health care.
Trust in VA among Veteran patients in West Haven VA Medical Center rises to 94.6%, up 3.2% since 2018
April 23, 2024Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veteran trust in West Haven VA Medical Center has risen to 94.6 —up from 91.4% in 2018 (the first year since VA began conducting this survey). Additionally, nationwide trust in VA outpatient care has increased to 91.8% — up from 85.6% in 2018.
Next PACT Act deadline Sept. 30
September 05, 2023Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between September 11, 2001 and October 1, 2013 have until 11:59pm on Sept. 30 to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits.
Beneficiary Travel payments go electronic-only starting Oct. 1
August 23, 2023The U.S. Treasury requires that all payments be made electronically to veterans, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
Next PACT Act Deadline: Health Care Enrollment
August 22, 2023Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between Sept. 1, 2001 and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll for VA health care until 11:59pm on Sept. 30, 2023.
VA2K Walk & Roll May 17 to promote healthy lifestyles
May 03, 2023VA’s 13th annual VA2K Walk & Roll is back with goals of moving the body in support of your whole health and well-being, while also helping homeless veterans.
New VA study to determine best drug for Veterans with treatment resistant depression
April 24, 2023VA has awarded $40 million in research funding to study the effectiveness of esketamine for veterans and others with treatment resistant depression (TRD).
VA Connecticut celebrates VA’s Health Professions Education Week
March 13, 2023The Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes contributions of VA faculty and academic partners during VA Health Professions Education Week 2023 observed March 12-18.
December 5, 2022 Virtual Town Hall Recording
December 06, 2022Hosted by Acting Director Russell Armstead and VA Hartford Regional Office Director Astrid Perez to highlight the PACT Act.
Dec. 5 Virtual Town Hall
November 09, 2022Hosted by the VA Connecticut Healthcare System senior leadership team from 3-4pm.
COVID-19 Bivalent Booster at New London, Waterbury Clinics
November 04, 2022Vaccine will be available by appointment starting Nov. 7 in New London and Nov. 18 in Waterbury.