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Director's Message June 23, 2023

VAPIHCS Veterans, VA has made a change to the Beneficiary Travel program. Starting on June 9, 2023, the 30-day timely filing rule began to be enforced again. The COVID-19 Congressional Mandate that allowed for extension of claims has expired.

Director's Message June 16, 2023

VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) clinics will be closed on Saturday, June 17, 2023, and Monday, June 19, 2023. The drive-up pharmacy will also be closed Monday, June 19, 2023, but will remain open Saturday.

Director's Message June 9, 2023

VAPIHCS Veterans, Pride month is about acceptance, equality, and celebrating the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) community. It also calls for people to remember how damaging homophobia, transphobia, and other discrimination was and still can be.

Director's Message June 2, 2023

VAPIHCS Veterans, Hurricane season began on June 1, 2023, and it will continue until November 30, 2023. Not all hurricanes occur during the officially designated hurricane season, but this is a good time to ensure that you are prepared for summer storms.

Director's Message May 26, 2023

VAPIHCS Veterans, This year Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 29, 2023. Each Memorial Day, Americans congregate at cemeteries to clean the graves of loved ones, and to bring flags and flowers.

Director's Message May 19, 2023

VAPIHCS Veterans, At the VA Pacific Islands Heath Care System (VAPIHCS), mental health is a priority for us. Part of that priority is our dedication to provide treatment programs to help Veterans recover from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Director's Message May 12, 2023

VAPIHCS Veterans, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) is always finding ways to serve Veterans better. As part of this effort, we will begin Saturday appointments at our Spark Matsunaga Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) for primary care.

Director's Message May 5, 2023

VAPIHCS Veterans, Suicide prevention and mental health are priorities for VA, and here at VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS), we will always do everything we can to help heal Veterans wounds; be they of the mind, body, or spirit.

Director's Message April 28, 2023

VAPIHCS Veterans, PACT Act Event VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) has been working diligently to register Veterans under the new PACT Act legislation that was passed in August of 2022. .

Director's Message 04/24/23

VAPIHCS Veterans, National Volunteer Week National volunteer week is from April 16, 2023, to April 22, 2023. Many of you already volunteer in various capacities through a child’s school, a church, or a charity that you feel passionate about.