News releases
News Releases for VA Fayetteville Coastal health care.
Fayetteville VA invites the public to dispose of unused medications and prescriptions during nationwide VA Medication “Take Back” Day
March 12, 2024On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Fayetteville VA Police will join VA facilities and law enforcement agencies across the nation for the annual Medication Take Back Day to safely and securely dispose of unused or expired medicine — including controlled substance prescriptions.
Fayetteville VA updates visitation policy effective January 10
January 10, 2024In response to the rise in respiratory illnesses, like COVID, flu, and RSV, in our community and the Veteran populations we serve, the Fayetteville VA Medical Center has updated our Enhanced Safety Operational Practices effective Wednesday, January 10.
VA now offers online ordering for CPAP supplies
December 07, 2023Veterans who rely on CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines to manage sleep-related breathing disorders, including sleep apnea, now have a new streamlined online ordering system for CPAP supplies.
Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines available at Southeastern NC VA facilities
December 05, 2023The 2023-2024 respiratory illness season will be the first time that vaccines for the three viruses responsible for most hospitalizations—Flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are available at the same time, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Fayetteville VA invites the public to dispose of unused medications and prescriptions during nationwide VA Medication “Take Back” Day
October 06, 2023On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Fayetteville VA Police will join VA facilities and law enforcement agencies across the nation for the annual Medication Take Back Day to safely and securely dispose of unused or expired medicine — including controlled substance prescriptions.
Reach out! Veterans and former service members free, emergency suicide care is available, no matter where you are.
September 19, 2023The COMPACT Act allows Veterans in suicidal crisis to go to any VA or community health care facility for free emergency mental health care – including transportation costs, inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days, and outpatient care for up to 90 days, including social work.
Flu vaccines available at all Southeastern NC VA clinics beginning September 18
September 12, 2023Fall is just around the corner, time for considering taking the annual flu vaccine. Staying up to date with your annual flu vaccine and other vaccines is the best way to prevent prolonged sickness and hospitalization.
Five Reasons Why Eligible Veterans and Survivors Need to Apply for PACT Act Benefits by August 9
July 19, 2023Thanks to the PACT Act, VA is now able to “presumptively” provide benefits to Vietnam, Gulf War and Post 9-11 Veterans who live with hundreds of toxic-exposure related conditions – including many cancers and illnesses. This means that when eligible Veterans apply for benefits, they do not need to prove that their service caused their condition; instead, VA automatically assumes
Fayetteville VA now offers guided imagery
July 10, 2023The Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System is introducing Guided Imagery--a process that uses multi-sensory images to increase physical and mental healing.
Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System to host virtual town hall
June 30, 2023The Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System invites Veterans to a virtual town hall to receive the latest updates on Veteran health care in Southeastern North Carolina.