Stories | VA Iron Mountain Health Care

Employees from the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan, delivered holiday cheer and gifts to 24 local families.

OGJVAMC supply chain management adopt-a-family program

The Secretary of Veteran Affairs Denis McDonough, visited the Iron Mountain VA Medical Center Friday to speak with leadership, tour the facility, and meet with employees. In addition, the secretary held a press event with local media to discuss the PACT Act and other topics.

Veterans Day 2023 marked the 20th anniversary of My HealtheVet. As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ online patient portal, My HealtheVet has become a crucial part of VA care, with more than 6 million users connecting over the past two decades.

Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center opened a Virtual Health Resource Center (VHRC) today to help Veterans understand and navigate VA applications on their smart phones and other electronic devices.

Amy Chartier cuts a ribbon signifying the opening of the new Virtual Health Resource Center at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center received the 2022 Best Overall Experience Award from the Department of Veterans Affairs during the Customer Experience Award Ceremony held September 13, 2023, in Washington D.C., for providing Veterans with outstanding health care experiences.

Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center receives 5th consecutive best patient experience award

Beginning mid-September, flu vaccines are available at no-cost to eligible Veterans though VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics, as well as through in-network community retail pharmacies and urgent care walk-in locations.

teaser photo for Influenza article discussing dates and times of flu shots throughout the catchment area

Extension will ensure that no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single day of backdated PACT Act benefits.

Today the Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center announced that it received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the first time CMS has included VA facilities in their annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

The Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center added a new cardiac rehab clinic to its roster of services. This new clinic is a major milestone for the medical center and the Veterans it serves.

As a Veteran, you may be eligible for travel pay when you visit a VA medical facility for treatment. Travel pay can help offset the cost of transportation to and from your medical appointments. Here is what you need to know about eligibility and filing for travel pay.

Travel pay, do you qualify and how to file