Stories | VA Pacific Islands Health Care

This year, the National Veteran Wheelchair Games were held from July 25, 2024, to July 30, 2024, in New Orleans. VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) only had one Veteran who attended this year, but that Veteran -Ret. Army SPC Ipo Valdez- brought home two gold medals for Hawaii.

VAPIHCS Veterans, We are excited to announce the opening of our new Kailua-Kona Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) on August 5, 2024.

Ret. Chief Master Sgt. Garrett Kuwada was very meticulous when he made his plan to kill himself. Being gifted with engineering skills, he’d designed and built a rig that would allow him to hang himself despite having very limited mobility.

Ret. Chief Master Sgt. Garrett Kuwada with VAPIHCS Recreation Therapists.

VAPIHCS Veterans, At VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS), we want to invite as many Veterans as possible to access our health care, because VA is proven to be the best, most affordable health care in America for Veterans.

At VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS), providing safe, compassionate, quality care has always been a priority.

On Friday, July 19, 2024, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) held an information fair at the Spark Matsunaga Ambulatory Care Center (ACC).

On July 21, 2024, as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of Guam’s liberation, we reflect on the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of those who fought valiantly for our freedom.

On July 17, 2024, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) held a breakfast for Veteran athletes who will be competing in the National Veteran Golden Age Games, and for Veterans who will compete in the National Veteran Wheelchair Games.

VAPIHCS staff join spouses, caregivers, and Veteran athletes for a breakfast at the Hale Koa in Waikiki on July 17, 2024, to celebrate our athletes.

Veterans Benefit Travel Program The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) acknowledges the challenges faced by the Veterans who live across our five million square miles of coverage area in the Pacific,

The 71st Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice As we celebrate our nation's birthday, we also recognize the sacrifices and bravery of our Korean War Veterans. This month marks the 71st anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, a pivotal moment in our history.