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Read about what's happening in our VA Eastern Oklahoma health care community.

  • Recognizing the growing need to help Veterans transition out of nursing home care, the VA Central Office (VACO) launched a national initiative to promote more independent living solutions for Veterans.

    Veteran Nursing Home

  • Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) honored with prestigious OBI 2025 STAR Award in recognition of their remarkable year-over-year growth in blood donation collections.

    EOVAHCS CDCE Awarded OBI Award

  • In 2022, U.S. Army Veteran Tanya Yates weighed 350 pounds. Determined to change, she joined Eastern Oklahoma VA’s MOVE! and lost 205 pounds.

    A woman wearing a t-shirt featuring the American flag, standing confidently with a smile.

  • Centenarian William (Bill) Mauch Celebrates 100th Birthday at Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic

    Celebrating Bill Mauch's 100th Birthday

  • Continuing to remember and celebrate their sacrifices - Honoring Vietnam War-era Veterans

    Vietnam War-era Veterans honored

  • The BEE Award, Being Excellent Every Day, For Extraordinary Team Members. Congratulations to Sandra Brashears, a Certified Nursing Assistant on the Silver Team

    Sandra Breashears recognized with BEE Award Nomination.

  • Brandy Goodwin, a dedicated nurse with deep roots in the Native American and Veteran communities, is bridging health care gaps for tribal Veterans in Eastern Oklahoma.

    Brandy Goodwin shares her story and experiences as a VA nurse.

  • Eastern Oklahoma VA employees can voice their opinions every Thursday in Muskogee and every Friday in Tulsa, engaging directly with the facility’s top leader.

    Several people standing closely together outside a building, showcasing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

  • No more long phone waits or trips to the VA medical center. The VA: Health and Benefits App lets you refill prescriptions, message your care team and check benefits anytime, anywhere. With a 4.8 rating in the app store, many Veterans feel it's an essential tool for managing their VA health care.

    Graphic showcasing VA's health and benefits mobile app, motivating individuals to take the first step towards downloading the app.

  • Each December, Wreaths Across America carries out its mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and over 4,000 other locations across the United States, including Fort Gibson National Cemetery.

    Wreaths Across America