The Federal Government will be observing a National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9 in recognition of President James Carter. VA Maine Healthcare System will continue to provide all normal services during this time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

National Day of Mourning - Jan. 9, 2025

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VA Maine is hosting lung cancer screening awareness events the week of Nov. 12 – 15

Lewiston VA Clinic

Lewiston VA Clinic - Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Event

Togus VA Medical Center

Togus VA Medical Center - Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Events

VA Maine is hosting lung cancer screening awareness events

Portland VA Clinic

Portland VA Clinic - Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Events

Join us for an afternoon honoring the creativity of Maine Veteran artists, featuring live performances and a Quilts of Valor ceremony. 

A Veteran Artists Celebration

Please join us in honoring all who have served in the United States military at VA Maine's annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2024, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Togus

Veterans Day Ceremony

Drug Take Back Day

Fun and educational activities will be provided by Fire, EMS, Police and many more. Come check out our smoke trailer.

Touch a Truck & Trunk or Treat

Veterans, families, and caregivers come learn about VA Geriatric and Extended Care (GEC) focused programs

Veteran Geriatrics & Extended Care Townhall & Resource Fair

Welcome to the Veterans and Community Connection Expo at Cabela's! Join us for a day filled with networking, resources, and support for our Veterans, service members, survivors and their families.

Veterans and Community Connection Expo

Promoting & Advancing Health & Well-Being VA Maine Whole Health

Rumford VA Clinic

Rumford VA Clinic Well-Being & Whole Health Promotion Fair

Bangor VA Clinic

Bangor VA Clinic Well-Being & Whole Health Promotion Fair

VA Maine Caregiver Support Program in honoring our Nation’s Hidden Heroes, the Caregiver, Veterans

National Family Caregiver Month Event

Veterans & Community Connection Expo

VA Maine welcomes Veterans to the Maine Military History Museum and Learning Center for a FREE Resource Fair

Veteran Resource Expo & Engagement Session

Veteran Geriatrics & Extended Care Town Hall and Resource Fair

annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at Togus

Memorial Day Ceremony

Join VA Maine’s Women Veterans Health Program team and learn about resources available to women Veterans.

Women Veterans Town Hall

Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, and Health & Wellness

VA Maine Meet and Greet with Veterans First by Sofia Health

CANCELLED: Women Veterans Town Hall

Veterans and Community Connection Expo - Pineland Farms

Great American Smoke Out and Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Event

6th Annual Day of Prayer at Togus VA Medical Center 

6th Annual Day of Prayer

Portland CBOC - Open House & Veteran Resource Fair

VA Maine Breast Health Awareness Walk

Come see VA Maine's newly completed Specialty Care Addition at the Togus VA Medical Center. This state-of-the-art space will provide a better experience  for both Veterans and VA Employees by expanding and enhancing the efficiency and flow of Specialty Care services. Flu shots will be offered to Veterans and VA Employees during the open house. Light refreshments will also be provided.

Specialty Care Addition Open House

Learn More about the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act , how it may affect you, the upcoming Combat Zone health care enrollment deadline and how to get a Toxic Exposure Screening.

Veteran Resource Fair - Calais

Join thousands of volunteers as we clean headstones and beautify VA National Cemeteries across the nation to honor and remember those who served our country.

National Day of Service & Remembrance

Join us in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day at our informational booth on August 31, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in the main lobby of Building 200 at the Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA Center Augusta, ME 04330. The opioid epidemic is taking numerous lives and we have numerous tools available to help counteract overdoses and hopefully save a life. Please stop by our booth for educational materials and/or a prescription for naloxone to help save your life or a loved one in your home.

Let’s work together to help save lives and stop overdoses!

PACT Act Awareness event- Rumford VA Clinic

We are all ‘PACT’ up & headed to Aroostook County

We Will Be Featuring:  Health & Wellness Demonstrations, VA Healthcare Enrollment, Veterans Benefits Information, Toxic Exposure Screenings, Volunteer Opportunities, Community Resources, Giveaways and Live Music

Women Veteran's Event

VA Maine Healthcare System will be holding our annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Togus National Cemeteries. 

Help us support our homeless Veterans and promote healthy and active lifestyles.

Lewiston VA2K Walk & Roll

Portland VA2K Walk & Roll

Join fellow Veterans, VA Staff and community members in celebrating the Whole Health approach to care while raising awareness and goods to support homeless Veterans. 

VA Maine Whole Health Fair & VA2K

PACT Act Claims Clinic & Toxic Exposure Screening Veterans

PACT Act Claims Clinic & Toxic Exposure Screening

The PACT Act: What does it mean for Women Veterans?

Veterans, Agent Orange, Toxic Exposure, PACT Act

We are all 'PACT' up and headed to Bangor!

PACT ACT Toxic Exposure Screening Information Session

Veterans Day Ceremony Togus VA Medical Center

US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day

Medication Take Back Day

Virtual Veteran Listening Sessions Option 2

Virtual Veteran Listening Session Option 1

Springvale Homeless Veterans’  Mobile Stand Down

Sanford Vet Center

Portland Homeless Veterans’  Mobile Stand Down

Augusta Homeless Veterans’  Mobile Stand Down

Ellsworth Homeless Veterans’  Mobile Stand Down

Veterans and Family Outdoor Expo

Woman Veterans Town Hall and Public Forum

Portland Whole Health Learning Live Educational Event

Rumford Whole Health Learning Live Educational Event

Lewiston Whole Health Learning Live Educational Event

Bangor Whole Health Learning Live Educational Event

Calais Whole Health Learning Live Educational Event

Calais VA Clinic

Lincoln Whole Health Learning Live Educational Event

Lincoln VA Clinic

VA2K Walk and Roll - Help Homeless Veterans

Portland CBOC Ribbon Cutting - Facebook Live Event

Advanced Care Planning workshop

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