Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Eastern Oklahoma health care community.
USS Arizona survivor recalls the “date which will live in infamy”
Eighty years later he can still hear the sirens wailing from Battleship Row. The sounds are what he remembers most from that day. That, and the fires.
Diabetes: Tackle the holidays and win!
Holidays can be a time of joy with traditions, spending time with family and eating good food. However, for some the holidays are filled with increased stress and temptations that leave you feeling guilty and New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier next time.
Virtual Classes for VA Caregivers
This month, we will provide several virtual for our caregivers to provide resources and thank you for your service.
Tulsa VA Hospital scheduled to open in 2024
In 2024, the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System will expand health care for Veterans by opening a new 58-bed VA hospital in Tulsa.
Tulsa VA Outpatient Clinic to hold Hiring Fair on Oct. 20
The Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic, located at 8921 South Mingo Road in Tulsa, will hold a Hiring Fair on Oct. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Main Lobby.
New Tulsa VA Clinic opens Endoscopy Suite for Veterans
On Sept. 28, the new Endoscopy Suite at the Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic began seeing patients with Army Veteran Brian Jackson being the first.
Eastern Oklahoma VA Now Giving Flu Shots
The Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee and Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa are now giving flu shots to enrolled Veterans.
VA Suicide Prevention Program recognizes Tulsa Police Officer
On Sept. 28, Mark Morgan, director, Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System, presented a VA challenge coin to Tulsa Police Officer Demita Kinnard in recognition of her assistance to the VA Suicide Prevention Program.
VA Suicide Prevention Program to host Veteran Resource Fair on Sept. 28 in Tulsa
The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Suicide Prevention Program is hosting a free resource fair for Veterans, service-members, family members and supporters.
Telephone Town Hall for Women Veterans: Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System will host a Telephone Town Hall with women Veterans on Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss VA services and the new Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa.
