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On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, 99-year-old WWII Navy Veteran Fortunato Sapida Sr. was presented the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his service to the United States in the Philippines during the WWII era.

Medal being presented to WWII Veteran.

VAPIHCS Veterans, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) announced the new Veteran Transportation Service (VTS) in Guam when it began in December of 2023.

Dr. Adam Robinson, director VAPIHCS

On Sept. 20, 2024, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) held a Suicide Prevention and Vaccine Event at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei.

Ret. AF Tech. Sgt. Conrad Willy and his daughter Lenora Willy-Haff at the VAPIHCS Suicide Prevention and Vaccine Event on Sept. 20, 2024.

VAPIHCS Veterans, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) celebrates the cultures and heritages of all our Veterans.

Dr. Adam Robinson, director VAPIHCS

The United States of America is a nation of incredible strength. As a Veteran, I was proud to serve my country because I knew that the freedom and democracy I fought to protect were worth any price.

Dr. Robinson, director VAPIHCS

VAPIHCS Veterans, At VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS), our number one clinical priority is to prevent Veterans from dying by suicide.

Dr. Adam Robinson, director VAPIHCS

VAPIHCS Veterans, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) is excited to offer flu shots this season to all enrolled Veterans.

Dr. Adam Robinson, director VAPIHCS

Flu season is here! Enrolled Veterans at VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) can get a flu shot during any scheduled appointment or at any in-network Community Care pharmacy.

Nurse and patient discuss health care.

VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) Women’s Health program is working hard to expand, and to provide a more robust array of services to women Veterans living in the pacific islands.

Dr. Sakbun of VAPIHCS

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) employees and Veterans from the VAPIHCS Recreation Therapy Program competed in the 16th Annual Na Koa Regatta at Fort DeRussy Beach Park in Waikiki.

Visual Information Specialist Henry Villareal's capture of the VAPIHCS team at the 2024 Na Koa Regatta.