Stories | VA Phoenix Health Care

The Phoenix Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System celebrated the Phoenix 32nd Street VA Clinic’s one-year anniversary with a ceremony at the clinic, June 27.

Medical Center Director Bryan Matthews speaks with Veterans during ceremony

The Veterans Health Administration has numerous programs for students aspiring to become medical professionals, ranging from medical doctorate scholarships to residency programs for nurses, and even fellowships for psychologists. A student doesn’t have to be a Veteran to take advantage of these programs and opportunities.

The Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System attended a Memorial Day ceremony at The National Memorial Cemetery, honoring Veterans that gave their all, May 29.

Employees and Veterans at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center participated in the 13th annual VA2K walk that started at the medical center and went to a midway point in Steele Indian School Park and back, May 17.

Employees get to the halfway point of the VA2K

Some folks have lived a life so large it’s difficult to encapsulate their story in an article. One such person is Father Igwenwanne Fidelis. He’s a hospital chaplain here in the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System (PVAHCS). He’s also from Nigeria.

A photo of Fidelis Igwenwanne is a chaplain at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System provided services to Veterans at the Drop Zone event hosted by Rep. Andy Biggs, 5th district, at the American Leadership Academy & Applied Technologies campus in Mesa, Arizona, May 13.

Denise Willard, Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System Toxic Exposure Screening navigator, assists Veterans with their TES survey.

Nothing is more painful than being separated from loved ones, especially in a hard situation. For many homeless Veterans looking for rehousing, that is a reality they face, being separated from their animals—their loved ones.

The Phoenix VA Carl T. Hayden Medical Center received a new piece of equipment during a ribbon cutting ceremony May 3, that will drastically improve care for Veterans.

Phoenix VA receives new biplane imaging at ribbon cutting

The Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System (PVAHCS) hosted its 4th Annual Care Giver Summit at the 32nd Street outpatient clinic, May 10.

Employees at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System took part in Denim Day at the Carl T. Hayden Medical Center and its community-based outpatient clinics throughout the area, April 26.