News releases
News Releases for VA Connecticut health care.
May 1, 2024VA Connecticut Fisher House will be holding an open house this week on May 3rd and May 4th to celebrate their six-year anniversary.
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.
September 5, 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.
August 23, 2023The U.S. Treasury requires that all payments be made electronically to veterans, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
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.
May 3, 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.
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).
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 6, 2022Hosted by Acting Director Russell Armstead and VA Hartford Regional Office Director Astrid Perez to highlight the PACT Act.
November 9, 2022Hosted by the VA Connecticut Healthcare System senior leadership team from 3-4pm.