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Get the latest news and information from Montana VA-area medical centers and clinics. For more information about Montana VA health care, contact our Public Affairs Office at 406-447-7303.

Montana VA To Hold Easter Egg Hunt on March 30

March 25, 2024

The Fort Harrison VA Medical Center is hosting an in-person Easter egg hunt on the parade grounds at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 30th.

Montana VA To Hold Virtual Veteran Town Hall on March 21

March 18, 2024

Veterans are invited to join Montana VA virtually to discuss updates on policies, programs and services from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on March 21 at a Virtual Veterans Town Hall.

Veterans Eligible To Enroll With VA Sooner Than Expected

March 05, 2024

Beginning today, all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military – at home or abroad – are now eligible to enroll directly in VA health care.

Montana VA Recognizes Hospitalized Veterans During National Salute To Veteran Patients Week

February 08, 2024

The Montana VA Health Care System will recognize and honor hospitalized Veterans from Feb. 11-17 during National Salute to Veteran Patients by facilitating visits to hospitalized Veterans, promoting volunteer opportunities, and accepting Valentine’s Day cards to be given to all Veterans.

VA OIG Report Released On Former Chief of Staff

February 06, 2024

The Department of Veteran Affairs’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its findings on Feb. 6, concerning the Chief of Staff’s Provision of Care Without Privileges, Quality of Care Deficiencies, and Leaders’ Failures at the Montana VA Health Care System in Helena.

Montana VA Holding Town Hall for Women Veterans

February 05, 2024

Montana VA Health Care System is hosting a virtual Women Veterans town hall will take place on Thursday, Feb. 8, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

VA Awards Contract For New Community Living Center

February 02, 2024

The Veterans Health Administration awarded a contract on January 30th for a new Community Living Center in Miles City, Montana.

VA to award $52.5 million in grants to local organizations toward Veteran suicide

January 29, 2024

Today, VA announced the availability of $52.5 million in grants to community-based organizations that provide or coordinate suicide prevention services for Veterans and their families.

Veterans Invited to Recreational Therapy Open House

November 27, 2023

The Montana VA Health Care System invites all Helena-area Veterans to stop by the Fort Harrison VA Clinic (in the Rec Hall) for the Recreational Therapy Open House on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Montana VA Encourages Veterans to Be Breast Cancer Aware

October 16, 2023

Montana VA Encourages Veterans to Be Breast Cancer Aware