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Read about what's happening in our Montana VA health care community.
VA Updates Benefits Travel Reimbursement Policy
With the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is re-instating pre-pandemic guidelines to the Benefits Travel Self Service System.
VA relaxes masking at health care facilities
We are excited to share that on May 30, 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has relaxed the masking requirement at VA medical facilities, including all Montana VA sites.
Community Invited to Join Montana VA to Walk for Health and in Support of Unsheltered Veterans in Helena
The Fort Harrison VA team is hosting a community Walk & Roll event takes place on May 9, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Community Invited to Join Montana VA to Walk for Health and in Support of Unsheltered Veterans in Billings
The Fort Harrison VA team is hosting a community Walk & Roll event takes place on May 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week & Transgender Day of Visibility
VA recognizes March 21-25 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Health Awareness Week and March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility.
Montana VA Awarded Two Nurse Residency Programs
HELENA, Mont. —Montana VA Health Care System was recently awarded two new residency programs for nurses. These nurse residency programs are the first in Montana VA’s history.
Understanding the COMPACT Act
On January 17, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced any Veteran in suicidal crisis can go to any emergency room to get medical care.
Montana VA to host PACT Act Week of Action Events to Inform Veterans, Survivors About New Health Care and Benefits
FORT HARRISON, Mont. -- Beginning Dec. 13, Montana VA will host a PACT Act Week of Action events to inform Montana Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors about the PACT Act (The Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022).
PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Helena Posts Notice of Water Quality Violation
HELENA, Mont. -- The city of Helena has been notified that recent testing of drinking water revealed a violation of a drinking water standard, which potentially affects the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center.
Montana VA Offers National Drug Takeback Locations
HELENA, Mont.— Montana VA Health Care System is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day.
