News Releases
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July 30, 2026VA Salt Lake City Health Care System today announced its participation in a new clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat diabetes, as treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD).
July 20, 2026VA Salt Lake City Health Care System received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year.
July 6, 2026The VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System will break ground on a new clinic in South Salt Lake on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, marking a major step in expanding access to care for Veterans across northern Utah. The approximately 112,000-square-foot clinic will be constructed at 3711 S State Street.
July 1, 2026VA Salt Lake City Health Care System released the 2025 Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report.
June 3, 2026The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (VASLCHCS) will host a two-day hiring fair on June 5 and 6 at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
May 21, 2026VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (VASLCHCS) announced today that it received a 4-star rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report.
May 14, 2026VA Salt Lake City Health Care System received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
May 11, 2026The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (VASLCHCS) will host a grand opening for their new emergency department from 10:00 a.m. May 13 at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, 500 Foothill Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT.
March 24, 2026The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System and Elko VA Clinic will host a grand opening from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. March 26, at the new clinic at 2767 Mountain City Highway, Elko, NV.
December 5, 2025The American Legion Auxiliary of Utah and VA Salt Lake City Health Care System’s Center for Development and Civic Engagement is hosting a Christmas Gift Shop for Veterans in need. Each Veteran can choose up to five total gifts at no charge for themselves, spouse/partner, and family members.