News releases
Get the latest news from VA New Jersey-area medical centers and clinics. For more information about VA New Jersey health care, contact our Public Affairs Officer at 908-647-0180 ext. 21-4550 or email VANJHCSCommsTeam@va.gov.
VA extends deadline Through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022
August 10, 2023Extension will ensure that no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single day of backdated PACT Act benefits.
VA launches national PACT Act Summer VetFest to encourage Veterans and survivors to apply for new health care and benefits
June 27, 2023Most Veterans who apply for PACT Act benefits by August 9 – or submit their intent to file – will have their benefits, if granted, backdated to August 10, 2022
VANJHCS offers new transportation program for medical care to local Veterans
May 19, 2023Veterans are now able to participate in VA Uber Health Connect — an initiative which provides supplemental transportation to eligible Veterans needing access to and from medical care.
VA New Jersey Health Care System celebrates VA’s Health Professions Education Week
March 13, 2023East Orange, New Jersey —The Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes contributions of VA faculty and academic partners during VA Health Professions Education Week 2023.
VA New York/New Jersey Healthcare Network Announces New Executive Medical Center Director
January 30, 2023Patricia O’Kane Brings Leadership, Proven Experience to the VA New Jersey Healthcare System
VA New Jersey Health Care System encourages community to support local Veterans on GivingTuesday
November 29, 2022East Orange, NJ — During GivingTuesday, November 29, VA New Jersey Health Care System encourages the community to help support local Veterans through charitable donations or volunteer opportunities.
VA awards $431 million in grants to help at-risk Veterans and their families
August 10, 2022On Aug. 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $431 million in grants to 258 non-profit organizations across the nation to help homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families.
VA Health And Benefits Mobile App
August 03, 2022VA’s Health and Benefits mobile app was developed and launched in the Summer of 2021. We continue to make updates and improvements based on direct feedback from Veterans.
VA launches improved Access to Care website
July 27, 2022Based on Veteran feedback and VA Secretary Denis McDonough’s commitment to ensuring timely access to care, the Department of Veterans Affairs launched an improved Access to Care website
VHA Transitions to COVID-19 Operational Plan by Implementing Health Protection Levels to Enhance Safety of Veterans, Visitors and Employees
May 24, 2022East Orange — Today, the VA New Jersey Health Care System is implementing COVID-19 Health Protection Levels as part VA’s consistent, nationwide approach for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities to adjust COVID-19 safety protocols locally as needed.