Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Eastern Oklahoma health care community.
VA mobile check-in for appointments
Veterans, did you know that you can now check-in to your VA appointments from your smartphone?
Blue Star Mothers of America assisting Tulsa Endoscopy Patients
Veterans undergoing procedures in the Endoscopy Clinic are required to have a driver accompany them to their procedure and also drive them home. But arranging for someone to accompany them is not always possible.
Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center Named LGBTQ+ Health Care Equality Top Performer
The 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).
More than just a game: Tulsa-based PGA golf program helps Veterans find new social connections
Robert Rodriguez played his first round of golf at the age of 29 while still in the U.S. Air Force. He quickly fell in love with the game.
Social Workers encourage Veterans to complete an advance directive
Veterans are invited to stop by the main lobby of the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center on April 11 & 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to complete an advance directive.
New Hours for the Tulsa VA Clinic
Beginning April 16, the Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa will no longer be open Saturdays.
LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week & Transgender Day of Visibility
VA recognizes March 21-25 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Health Awareness Week and March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility.
VA Social Workers: More than advocates for Veterans
Social workers play an important role in VA health care by providing support to Veterans, families, and caregivers. You will find them in many service areas ready to help with anything from managing stress-related issues to assisting with finances, housing, and questions about treatment.
Eastern Oklahoma VA Announces Increased Pay for Nurses
After more than a year of research and coordination, Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) is pleased to announce that registered nurses (RNs) will see increases in pay.
Marine Veteran thankful for VA health care, encourages other Veterans to enroll
Veteran William Shockey served in the Marine Corps from 1975 to 1979, but didn’t seek to use his VA benefits right away.