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  • The Phoenix VA Health Care System partnered with the American Legion Auxiliary to host its 20th Annual Creative Arts Festival at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, Thursday, May 7, 2026.

    Group of women at an art exhibit, two in foreground.

  • Staff from the Phoenix VA Medical Center, along with representatives from the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona and the Veterans Benefits Administration, attended the 2026 Drop Zone Event May 9 at the American Leadership Academy in Mesa, AZ.

    Man in blue shirt talks with smiling woman at a table with blue tablecloth.

  • Feliciano “Felix” Fortuna, who will turn 102 years old in June, was recognized for his service with a Centenarian Coin from the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, May 7.

    Veteran in blue jacket with medals, holding photo album.

  • The Phoenix VA Health Care System held its third annual Sustainability Fair on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center. More than 1,600 Veterans and employees showed up to find out what their community offered in terms of sustainability.

    Collage of various people at fair.

  • As part of Social Work Month Phoenix VA held a breakfast for the social workers who are dedicated to serving our Veterans March 26, at the 32nd Street VA Clinic.

    Conference room with people seated at tables, one person standing, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

  • Phoenix VA joined community partners and Veteran Service Organizations at Veterans First Limited’s second annual Women Veterans Unhoused Stand Up to provide services, resources and information to women Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness at American Legion Post 1 in Phoenix, Jan. 22.

    Collage of photos showing various interactions at an event.

  • The Phoenix VA Health Care System participated in the Matthew B. Juan American Legion Post 35 Annual Veteran Stand Down on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona.

    Outreach

  • The Phoenix VA HealthCare System hosted its Annual VetsGiving celebration at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center on Nov. 15.

    2025 VetsGiving

  • The Phoenix Public Library Bookmobile made its monthly stop at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center on Nov. 4 with books of all shapes, sizes, and genres for Phoenix VA Health Care System Veterans, family members, and staff.

    November Bookmobile

  • The Phoenix VA Health Care System proudly joined organizations around the world on Oct. 16 to celebrate Global Peer Support Day, an annual celebration held worldwide on the third Thursday in October.

    Phoenix VA Peer Specialists 2025