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Due to staff departures from the Salida VA Clinic, the clinic hours will temporarily be reduced starting on October 7. The new clinic hours will be Tuesday-Thursday from 9am-12pm and 12:30-3:30pm. Lab draw appointments will be available on Tuesday mornings only.

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.

April 15, 2024

VA 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.

April 11, 2024

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center is welcoming high school students interested in mental health careers to train at its campus through the Hummingbird Initiative.

April 08, 2024

VA 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.

March 28, 2024

VA 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.

March 26, 2024

Nine Denver area veterans will participate in the 38th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic (NDVWSC), April 1 – 7 in Aspen-Snowmass, Colorado.

February 26, 2024

Now 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.

January 25, 2024

IMMEDIATE 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

September 21, 2023

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) announced today a series of walk-in and drive-through flu shot clinics.

September 19, 2023

In 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.

September 12, 2023

Veterans from area shelters and transitional housing will attend a homeless stand-down Sept. 14 in Denver to connect with VA and community resources.