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The Wilmington VA Medical Center and our VA Clinics in Delaware and southern NJ have changed from a four-digit extension to a five-digit extension. When dialing an extension it now requires a "3" to be dialed in front of the 4-digit ext.

When calling, dial: 1-800-461-8262 then your EXT 3-XXXX

News releases

For more information about Wilmington health care, contact our Public Affairs Office at 302-994-2511, ext. 35389. You can also visit us online, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter. 

April 25, 2024

On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Wilmington VA and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the Wilmington VA Medical Center’s main primary care entrance.

April 17, 2024

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veteran trust in VA outpatient care has increased to 91.8%— up from 85.6% in 2018 (the first year since VA began conducting this survey).Veteran trust has increased during each of the past six years.

April 12, 2024

The Wilmington VA Medical Center will be hosting a Veteran Town Hall in Cape May County, NJ at American Legion Post 184 on May 9. VA leadership will speak on VA updates and be available to answer questions.

April 10, 2024

On May 31, 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs will launch a new program — the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program — to help more than 40,000 Veterans experiencing severe financial hardship avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes.

March 29, 2024

This historic enrollment driven by the bipartisan PACT Act, which President Biden signed into law as a part of his Unity Agenda for the nation. New enrollees increased in all 50 states year-over-year.

March 15, 2024

If you are a Veteran who is experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838). Visit the VA Homeless Programs website to learn about housing initiatives and other programs for Veterans exiting homelessness.

March 12, 2024

The Wilmington VA Medical Center in collaboration with the Gay Women of Rehoboth, 501C3 will host a Women and LGBTQ+ Veterans Resource event on Friday, March 15 at the Lewes Senior Center in Lewes, Delaware.

March 11, 2024

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will soon be able to provide in vitro fertilization (IVF) to eligible unmarried Veterans and eligible Veterans in same-sex marriages.

March 07, 2024

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs signed the 4+1 Commitment – a partnership between government and private employers developed by Blue Star Families, Hiring Our Heroes, and Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership to hire and support military spouses.

March 05, 2024

Today, VA announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military – at home or abroad – are now eligible to enroll directly in VA health care.