Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Eastern Colorado health care community.
In honor of Veterans Day and to combat the growing challenge of food insecurity, VA and community partners joined forces for a Feed the Children giveaway on Nov. 4.
When people consider the role of a VA patient advocate, discussion often centers around what these individuals can and cannot do to assist Veterans.
Veteran suicide continues to elicit nationwide concern. According to VA’s 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, 71% of Veterans who commit suicide use a firearm.
Ask Air Force Veteran David Chung his nationality, he’ll likely respond, “I’m a biker.” Born in Chicago in 1950, Chung, like many Americans, embodies a unique racial mix. His includes Chinese, Japanese, Irish and Native American.
Spend just two minutes with Air Force Veteran, E.J. Walton, and it becomes clear why a former coworker dubbed him “The Director of Happiness.”
When Amos Murray enlisted in the U.S. Army as a teenager, he never imagined he’d be medically discharged just two years later for sudden kidney failure. Before his devastating medical crisis, this airborne infantryman was extremely active and an avid rock climber.
A stroll through the sweeping concourse of Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora may awaken one’s inner art lover. Displayed among the vibrant, stunning paintings and photography on the walls of this facility, you will discover the richly innovative woodwork of Howard Haiges.
At 11 a.m. on Sept. 22, Operation Baby Shower kicked off in the parking lot of PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom VA Clinic in Colorado Springs. This ninth annual drive-through event recognizes and supports Veterans by providing gifts and resources for new and expectant mothers.
In an effort to expand the treatment toolbox of their physical therapists, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center held a three-day dry needling clinic, Aug. 24-26.
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) celebrated the official opening of Space Center VA Clinic on Sept. 13 in Colorado Springs. This year’s projects moved routine health and wellness services closer to where Veterans live.
