News Releases
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, 2024The 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, 2024Veterans 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, 2024Beginning 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024Montana 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, 2024The 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, 2024Today, 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, 2023The 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, 2023Montana VA Encourages Veterans to Be Breast Cancer Aware