News Releases
Get the latest news from VA Eastern Colorado-area medical centers and clinics. For more information about VA Eastern Colorado health care, contact our public affairs office at 303-399-8020.
Celebrate talented veteran artists at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, May 11-17
April 18, 2024Experience how creative arts can heal!
VA ECHCS honors volunteers for more than 59,000 hours of service
April 15, 2024VA ECHCS will recognize its volunteers for the more than 59,000 hours they contributed toward caring for veterans through volunteer assignments associated with driving, directing, sitting, serving, comforting, and counseling on a regular basis as part of National Volunteer Week.
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center joins Hummingbird Initiative to help address mental health care shortage
April 11, 2024Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center is welcoming high school students interested in mental health careers to train at its campus through the Hummingbird Initiative.
VA ECHCS Honors Former POWs during National Former POW Recognition Day
April 08, 2024VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System is slated to honor former POWs across eastern Colorado on April 9 at 11 a.m. in the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center chapel, located in Aurora, as part of a nation-wide effort for National Former POW Recognition Day.
VA ECHCS approves market assessment for Surgery Center in Colorado Springs
March 28, 2024VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System has approved a completed market assessment for an ambulatory surgery center for the Colorado Springs area in fiscal year 2025 as part of its continued expansion of veteran healthcare for the Pikes Peak region and surrounding areas.
ECHCS Local Veterans to Participate in National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
March 26, 2024Nine Denver area veterans will participate in the 38th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic (NDVWSC), April 1 – 7 in Aspen-Snowmass, Colorado.
VA ECHCS launches Virtual Health Resource Center to help vets get connected
February 26, 2024Now more than ever, technology is an essential part of health care. VA has long been a leader in virtual care, and now VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System is launching a resource center to help Veterans navigate the technology.
VA to award $52.5 million in grants to local organizations working to prevent Veteran suicide
January 25, 2024IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON — Today, VA announced the availability of $52.5 million in grants to community-based organizations that provide or coordinate suicide prevention services for Veterans and their families
VA ECHCS offers Veterans walk-in, drive-thru flu shots
September 21, 2023VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) announced today a series of walk-in and drive-through flu shot clinics.
VA Eastern Colorado summit aims to prevent Veteran suicide
September 19, 2023In support of Suicide Prevention Month, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) will host a summit Sept. 22 in Aurora, offering lifesaving practices and resources to support anyone who may encounter a Veteran who is struggling.