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Read about what's happening in our VA Salt Lake City health care community.

  • VA Salt Lake City Health Care System and the Utah Air National Guard joined forces for a comprehensive National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) exercise, June 20.

    Two people stand over a simulated casualty and triage the manikin's injuries

  • At the 38th National Veterans Golden Age Games (Golden Age Games), camaraderie and competition are a family affair for Ray Tingstrom and his sons, Pete and Mick, as they demonstrate the enduring bonds of service and fitness.

    Four men in uniform. Three wearing Army dress uniforms and one wearing an Air Force uniform.

  • VA Salt Lake City Health Care System invites eligible Veterans to participate in its  Adaptive Sports Cycle Clinic from June 6, 2024, to June 8, 2024.

    A woman riding an adaptive bicycle on a dirt road

  • Do you know how to access your VA health care on federal holidays?

    A woman wearing a green blouse talking on a headset

  • U.S. Army Veteran Don Phillips celebrated his 70th wedding anniversary in December 2023. At an age when many of his peers are slowing down, 93-year-old Phillips is strength training in preparation for his third competitive effort at the National Veterans Golden Age Games.

    Older man with an orange shirt holding up a green discus

  • U.S. Army Veteran Ron Clements made a name for himself as a skilled aircraft electrician while serving in Vietnam. “When no one could repair the helicopter of a three-star general; I fixed it in five minutes,” he said. “They flew me everywhere to fix helicopters and gave me an extra rank.”

    Front and back view of a wooden jewelry box that has two eyes, buttons and two arms on the side.

  • Ron Anderson's story of caring for his father, a proud WWII pilot, in his final years — is a journey of love, duty and resilience aided by the support of VA Salt Lake City's Caregiver Support Program. 

    An elderly man with glasses and a hat sitting in a wheelchair

  • VA Salt Lake City reflects on the contributions and sacrifices of Black and African Americans who have shaped the nation.

    Black History Month graphic African Americans and the Arts

  • Magnetic resonance imaging tests can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially for deaf or hard-of-hearing Veterans. Brandon Johnson, the radiology safety and compliance officer at VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, saw it as a golden opportunity to transform Veterans' experience.

    Patient in MRI scanner slightly out of focus. Computer monitor shows scan in foreground.

  • Food insecurity is a global issue significantly impacting millions, including Veterans right here in the Beehive State. The Veterans Food Pantry at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City is addressing this pressing issue.

    Veterans Food Pantry fully stocked with essentials