News Releases
Get the latest news from VA West Palm Beach-area medical centers and clinics. For more information about VA West Palm Beach health care, contact our Public Affairs Office at 561-422-8607.
Veterans: Better, More Affordable Health Care is Waiting for You
March 13, 2024VA recently announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving our country at home or abroad are now eligible for VA health care. This could mean life-changing care for Veterans, and I don’t want anyone to miss out.
West Palm Beach VA Announces the Mako Robot
January 26, 2024The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) is excited to announce the new Mako Robot to surgical options at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center!
The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System Announces New Assistant Director
January 17, 2024The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas ‘Zach’ Orr as its new Assistant Director.
West Palm Beach VA expanding health care benefits for World War II Veterans
December 06, 2023The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) is calling all World War II Veterans who served in the U.S. military between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946.
West Palm Beach VA Acknowledged for its Robotics Program
November 15, 2023The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) achieved a quality ranking for its Surgical Robotics Program. Following the successful initiation of the program last year, the WPBVAHCS has since achieved a commendable position of 21 out of 81 programs nationwide in robotic surgery.
West Palm Beach VA Ranks among Top VA Facilities for Organizational Health
November 07, 2023The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) ranks among the top 15% of VA healthcare systems across the country for organizational health, according to the 2023 All Employee Survey (AES).
Health Care Excellence on the Rise for Nursing Education and Practice
November 02, 2023The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) proudly announces the recent Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation. The accreditation of the Nurse Residency Program highlights the commitment to top-tier nursing education and practice.
West Palm Beach VA remains steadfast for the growing Women Veteran population
November 01, 2023The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) introduces Contraception on Demand (COD). This initiative provides high quality, accessible contraceptive services through implementation of two promising strategies: pharmacist prescribing and 12-month dispensing.
Advancing Breast Health: Innovative Technology for West Palm Beach Women Veterans
October 31, 2023The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) is proud to announce a new milestone for Women Veteran care with the introduction of Stereotactic Breast Biopsy.
West Palm Beach VA Recognized by Delray Beach Community Center and Police Crisis Intervention
October 27, 2023The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) has recently been distinguished for its impactful partnership across the Delray Beach Community, including Greenacres Palm Beach, Jupiter Vet Center, and the West Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, focusing on Veteran and police crisis intervention.