News Releases
Get the latest news from VA Eastern Oklahoma-area medical centers and clinics. For more information about VA Eastern Oklahoma health care, contact our Public Affairs Office at 888-397-8387 Ext. 3704.
VA heading to Tulsa State Fair this weekend
October 06, 2022The Tulsa Vet Center and Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System are partnering to offer Veterans an opportunity to enroll for VA health care and learn about their benefits and resources at the Tulsa State Fair Oct. 7-8 from 10 am until 6 pm.
VA Helps Veterans Battle PTSD
June 07, 2022Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month occurs each June, and while VA works to provide information, support, and advocacy for Veterans with PTSD year-round, this month is a good opportunity to come together to discuss a problem that effects the lives of so many Americans.
Veteran and Family Resource Fair to be held May 17 in Muskogee
May 10, 2022A free resource fair for Veterans, service-members, family members and supporters will be held May 17 in Muskogee. Sponsored by the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System’s Suicide Prevention Program and Tulsa Vet Center.
Eastern Oklahoma VA Celebrates Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
April 18, 2022In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) will honor its volunteers with events throughout the week and a public campaign encouraging citizens to give back.
JACK C. MONTGOMERY VA MEDICAL CENTER NAMED LGBTQ+ HEALTH CARE EQUALITY TOP PERFORMER
April 14, 2022The Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center (JCMVAMC) is pleased to announce that it has been named a top performer in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 15th anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
Eastern Oklahoma VA creates Mental Health Evaluation Team to combat Suicide Prevention
March 22, 2022Recent data shows that 17 veterans per day die by suicide with 11 of those Veterans not connected to VA care.
McAlester VA Outpatient Clinic closed on Feb. 3, 2022
February 03, 2022Due to inclement weather, the McAlester VA Outpatient Clinic will be closed on Feb. 3, 2022. Veterans will be contacted to reschedule their appointments.
Limited VA Health Care services on Feb. 4, 2022
February 03, 2022The Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center and all other outpatient locations for Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System will have limited services available at all outpatient clinics on Feb. 4, 2022 and will honor all scheduled appointments unless otherwise notified.
VA sponsoring Christmas dinner for Veterans without families
December 13, 2021The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System’s Black Employment Committee is hosting a Christmas dinner for Veterans without families on Dec. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center.
Telephone town hall for Veterans living in Vinita Area: Thursday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m.
December 07, 2021The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System will host a Telephone Town Hall for Veterans living in the Vinita area next Thursday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m. to discuss the future of the Vinita VA Outpatient Clinic.