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

  • 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

  • CDCE hosted their third Inpatient Parade on November 12, 2024 in Muskogee, OK.

    CDCE hosts third annual Veterans Day inpatient parade.

  • The Nutrition and Food Service Department (NFS) is pleased to acknowledge the 22 hard-working food service employees who are integral to the operation of the Jack C. Montgomery VA Hospital. The NFS Department observed National Healthcare Food Service Workers Week last month, October 6-12.

    Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Food and Nutrition Services Department staff.

  • Whitney Essex, MSN, FNP-BC, received her Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2011 and is board certified in family practice by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

    Whitney Essex, Assistant Chief of Medicine Specialties

  • VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System sent eight Veterans to compete in the 2024 National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

    A lively bunch of individuals in American flag t-shirts, who competed at the National Veterans Golden Age Games.

  • At VA, we understand that care for our Veterans doesn’t stop when they leave a VA medical center.

    Logo for VA caregiver support, featuring supportive imagery and text that emphasizes care and assistance for Veterans.

  • In honor of National Voc Rehab Recognition Week, would like to share success stories and detail the staff assigned to various programs with the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System

    EOVAHCS Voc Rehab team picture.