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Get the latest news from VA Western Colorado-area medical centers and clinics. For more information about VA Western Colorado health care, contact our Public Affairs Office at 970-244-1324.

  • September 29, 2026

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $3.7 million in grants to eight community organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans in Colorado.

  • September 16, 2026

    The Department of Veterans Affairs today awarded $28,912,687 in grants to 13 community organizations to help Veterans in FY 2027 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Colorado.

  • July 20, 2026

    VA Western Colorado 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.

  • June 29, 2026

    VA Rocky Mountain Network Announces New Healthcare System Director Mr. Mathew Tekansik Brings Leadership, Proven Experience to Western Colorado

  • June 26, 2026

    This June, Veterans aged 55 and older from across the country will arrive in Tampa, Flor. to participate in the National Veterans Golden Age Games – an annual multi-sport competition hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs for older Veterans.

  • May 19, 2026

    VA Grand Junction Medical Center announced today that it received a 5-star rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report.

  • May 12, 2026

    VA Western Colorado 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.

  • February 27, 2026

    VA Western Colorado HCS today announced it has begun infrastructure upgrades to ensure safe and effective patient care.

  • August 20, 2025

    The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care.

  • July 21, 2025

    Join us in honoring the artistic achievements of our veterans and experience the transformative power of creative expression!