News releases
News Releases for VA Eastern Kansas health care.
October 7, 2026The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $1, 737,750 million in grants to five community organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans in Kansas.
September 21, 2026With the 2026 Flu Season underway, VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System is committed to keeping Veterans safe—providing flu shots at locations across Eastern Kansas to help prevent illness and promote wellness. These opportunities will be available September 21 through October 23, 2026.
September 18, 2026VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System will host a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time for the future Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz Community-Based Outpatient Clinic at 2512 Rucker Road in Junction City. Guest arrival begins at 10:30 a.m.
September 17, 2026The Department of Veterans Affairs today awarded $10,239,886 in grants to 8 community organizations to help Veterans in FY 2027 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Kansas.
August 25, 2026On Sept. 3, Veterans, families, caregivers and community partners will gather at the Lied Center for VA Eastern Kansas’ 2026 Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Summit, “Bridging Gaps,” featuring education, resources and collaboration to support Veteran mental health.
July 24, 2026VA Eastern Kansas has received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in earlier in the year.
June 11, 2026The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the signing of a lease for the new Junction City Outpatient Clinic (OPC), marking a significant step toward expanding access to high-quality health care services for Veterans in the region.
June 10, 2026VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System announced today that it received a 4-star rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report.
May 20, 2026VA Eastern Kansas has received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
December 3, 2025VA houses largest number of homeless Veterans in seven years. Eastern Kansas Healthcare System helped house 196 Veterans locally.