Stories | VA Phoenix Health Care

The Phoenix VA honored Pearl Harbor Veterans by placing a wreath during a ceremony at Wesley Bolin Memorial Park commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor, Dec. 9.

Phoenix VA had their official grand opening ribbon cutting for “Bliss Healthy Mexican,” a healthy Mexican alternative option for Veterans and employees in the cafeteria, Dec. 4.

Ribbon cutting at Phoenix VA Veterans Canteen Services

Veteran caregivers should never feel they are alone in their efforts to take care of their loved ones. If you are a caregiver for a Veteran, you are an essential part of the VA’s mission.

Brian J. Igel, M.D., Phoenix VA radiology chief, is the first recipient to receive the VISN 22 Radiologist of the Year Imaging Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) award, which recognizes and honors exceptional contributions by employees in providing high quality healthcare services to Veterans.

hoenix VA Radiology Chief Brian J. Igel M.D.

As the Veteran population in Arizona, continues to grow, the Phoenix VA is working to provide targeted care for these Veterans. This means eligible Veterans over 45 years old can get screened at the Phoenix VA Health Care System for early detection and diagnosis of colon cancer.

Phillip Morales has one of the most infectious and heartiest laughs. A joyful sound of gratitude resonates from deep within as he shares his story of recovery, renewal, and healing. A journey that would reconnect him with his roots and usher him along his path to a new beginning.

Morales poses for a photo outside of the Phoenix VA 32nd St. Clinic.

The Phoenix VA graduated five students from the VA's Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program in the Carl T. Hayden chapel, Nov. 3.

People stand together and smile at the camera. Three of them are holding certificates for their graduation.

The Phoenix VA hosted an opening ceremony to kick off Native American Heritage Month, with guest speaker Natiana King, of the Navajo tribe, and elected 1st Attendant to Miss Indian Arizona, and the Blue Sage drummers at the 32nd Street Clinic, Nov. 1.

People pose for a photo. They're important.

The Phoenix VA Healthcare System currently leads the VA in its breast imaging program. Since 2014 the Phoenix VA has gone through the American College of Radiation (ACR) accreditation to become a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, making it stand out from all other VA’s.

A patient sits in a chair preparing for a breast imaging examination.

The Phoenix VA held a joint exercise for the National Disaster Medical System at the 161 Air Refueling Wing, Goldwater Air National Guard Base in Phoenix, Oct. 24.

Emergency responders carry patient off of a C-130.