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Effective November 6, 2024, masks are required to be worn by all patients, visitors and non-staff caregivers in the following departments; Emergency Department, Outpatient Chemotherapy, Outpatient Dialysis, 5C, RRTP, CCU and Inpatient Medical Surgical Units.

News Releases

Get the latest news from VA Portland Health Care System. For more information about VA Portland, contact our Public Affairs Office at 503-402-2975.

October 08, 2024

Starting August 2024, the VHA has resumed copayment billing for care provided through a Community Care provider. Veterans will see a resumption of their copayment charges on current or future billing statements.

September 13, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore.–The VA Portland Health Care System dedicated a new Astoria Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) on Friday, Sept. 13.

July 16, 2024

VANCOUVER, Wash.– U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough toured The VA Portland Health Care System’s Vancouver campus on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to meet with the facility's leadership and employees.

July 08, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore.–The VA Portland Health Care System kicked off Pride Month with a ceremonial flag raising at their Portland campus on June 3, 2024.

June 20, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore.– The Portland Health Care System has been recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians by achieving Level-3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation.

May 16, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore.–The VA Portland Health Care System is hosting a Veteran-created artwork exhibit at their Portland campus on May 20, 2024.

May 06, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore.–The VA Portland Health Care System is scheduled to celebrate the 8th Anniversary of their Fisher House on May 8, 2024. The facility is located at their Vancouver campus in SW Washington, 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd.

March 01, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore.– VA Portland Health Care System employees, contractors and service providers should be aware of upcoming extended road closures in the Hwy 217 / Tigard, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and 99W areas starting Monday, March 4.

February 27, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore.–During the weekend of February 24, 2024, at the Western Governors Association conference, with Governor Tina Kotek, VA Secretary McDonough presented this plan for how VA is growing in Oregon.