News releases
News Releases for VA Southeast Louisiana health care.
Veterans Info & Benefits Fair set for March 23
March 04, 2024The public is invited to a Faith-Based Veterans Information & Benefits Fair at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church on Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 8282 I-10 Service Road in New Orleans East.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Louisiana pilot initiative to improve access to health care for Veterans
December 22, 2022The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the State of Louisiana have launched a program to keep Veterans connected to their VA health care while they travel to the Pelican State.
VA is seeking volunteers and donations to support homeless Veterans at annual Stand Down
September 26, 2022The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System is accepting donations and recruiting volunteers for this year's annual Stand Down for homeless Veterans, which will be held on October 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Veterans medical center in New Orleans on 2400 Canal Street.
VA delivers health care, claims and benefits assistance from Canal Street location.
August 30, 2022VA now offers all of its most frequently accessed services, including health care, benefits claims assistance, claims updates and verification letters, at the New Orleans Veterans Medical Center at 2400 Canal Street.
New Orleans VA in Search of Volunteer Drivers for Veteran Medical Appointments
August 23, 2022The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System is recruiting volunteer drivers to help Veterans get to and from appointments.
The Military Writers Society of America to host a free writer’s workshop at New Orleans VA
August 18, 2022Veterans looking to develop writing skills will have the chance to learn at a free workshop led by award-winning writers at the New Orleans Veterans Medical Center, 2400 Canal Street.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1
July 18, 2022In a moment of crisis, knowing where to go for help can make all the difference.
New Orleans VA to hold nursing job fair June 4
June 01, 2022The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System will hold a nursing job fair on Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. to noon in the administration building at the New Orleans Veterans Medical Center, 2400 Canal Street.
VHA transitions to COVID-19 operational plan by implementing Health Protection Levels to enhance safety of Veterans, visitors and employees
May 24, 2022Today, the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System is implementing COVID-19 Health Protection Levels as part VA’s consistent, nationwide approach for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities to adjust COVID-19 safety protocols locally as needed.
VA salutes women Veterans of southeast Louisiana
May 06, 2022The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System will host its first installment of the fifth annual Ladies Night Out Event on Tuesday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Baton Rouge North Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, 7968 Essen Park Ave.