News releases

With dangerous heat expected across the region for the next several days, it is important for Veterans and their families to stay cool and hydrated.

To help Veterans become acquainted with VA’s many smartphone apps and online care options available to them, the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will open a new Virtual Health Resource Center (VHRC) in the lobbies of its clinics in West Plains and Poplar Bluff in June and July.

Veterans who enjoy the challenge of catching fish and spending time with others like themselves are invited to a special event just for them in mid-May.

Every day, volunteers at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center work to provide top-notch service to Veterans and fill valuable roles in the medical system’s operations.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the medical professionals at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center want Veterans to understand the importance of regular screenings and the role they play in preventing the disease.

A 103-year-old World War II Army Veteran from Poplar Bluff was honored recently with VA’s Centenarian Award at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.

With bitterly-cold temperatures expected over the coming days, the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center wants Veterans to know there are places they can go to stay warm until the weather stabilizes. The following list comprises known warming centers across the facility's catchment area.

Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans to start transitioning Veterans, over the next year, to a more modern, streamlined online login process to access benefit and health care services.

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host an informational town hall event December 5 at the Pocahontas Community Center, located at 300 Geneva Dr. in Pocahontas.

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will offer several opportunities for Veterans to obtain no-cost influenza vaccinations at its 7 facilities in September and October.