Phoenix VA Health Care System

08/28/2026

Arizona Veterans Shine at Adaptive Sports and Arts - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Veterans Golden Age Games

Arizona was proudly represented by 36 dedicated Veterans—including 12 women and 13 first-time competitors—at the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) held in Tampa, Fla. This inspiring annual event brought together over 1,300 military Veterans, ages 55 and older, to compete in 22 different sports over a week of camaraderie, empowerment, and healthy competition.

The NVGAG is more than just athletic achievement—it’s about staying active, building friendships, and discovering new passions. Arizona’s participants exemplified the spirit of resilience, teamwork, and determination! What’s their motto? Fitness for Life!

Are you interested in joining the excitement? Training and preparation for these adaptive sports take place year-round through Recreation Therapy Outpatient Adaptive Sports. Veterans can get involved by connecting with their primary care provider to receive a consult for an evaluation of your needs and confirming you are medically stable to participate in physical activity. Monthly meetings are available to help with details, preparation, and the registration process, ensuring you have all the support you need.

To learn more about the sports offered visit:
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-golden-age-games/

Don’t wait—get connected now so you don’t miss out on next year’s Games and join this dynamic community of veteran athletes!

08/27/2026

Upcoming Event: Join Arizona State University for a special event featuring a screening and expert‑led discussion on women’s health through every stage of life. Learn about hormones, fertility, menstrual health, menopause, and overall wellness while connecting with others in a welcoming, supportive environment.

08/26/2026

Women Veterans - Join us for an upcoming focus group. More details in the flyer.

08/12/2026

There’s no one-size-fits-all path to feeding your baby, and you don’t have to travel it alone.

VA offers peer support groups, breastfeeding classes, postpartum mental health care, and supplies to help you thrive.

Connect with your maternity care coordinator to learn more.

https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/topics/breastfeeding-and-lactation.asp

08/11/2026

We celebrate breastfeeding while recognizing that every family’s circumstances, health needs and goals are different. Whether you breastfeed, pump, formula feed or combine methods, VA is here for you. Supporting parents means supporting every feeding journey.

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

08/11/2026

The Phoenix VA Health Care System in partnership with Summit Healthcare is hosting Summit for Service: Connecting Veterans to Care from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Summit Healthcare Conference Center (4951 S. White Mountain Rd. Bldg C, Show Low, AZ), Aug 26.

The event will offer Veterans an opportunity to learn about available resources, benefits, and care options in the White Mountains as well as connect with VA representatives, explore support services, and get answers to your questions.

08/11/2026

BE AWARE - BE PREPARED - BE SAFE

Monsoon season in the Desert Southwest officially extends from now through Sept. 30. During this timeframe, Arizona experiences its most impactful weather hazards.

Scroll through the website to learn about how the North American Monsoon forms and creates our monsoon season thunderstorms.

Learn about Monsoon Hazards and how to protect yourself and property.

These hazards include Extreme Heat, Flash Flooding and Debris Flows, Lightning, Downburst Winds, and Dust Storms.

Arizona experiences its most impactful weather hazards during Monsoon season. Learn about the different types of Monsoon setups, the different hazards Arizona experiences, and how you can stay safe this season.

08/07/2026

The Phoenix VA Health Care System honored Homer Beatty, a U.S. Korean War Army Veteran and Tribal Leader at the Hon-Dah Resort and Casino in Pinetop, Ariz. on the Apache Reservation with a Centenarian Award and coin, July 29.

Surrounded by family, fellow Veterans, members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, members of American Legion Post 60, and the broader tribal and Veteran community, Beatty who is also the last surviving member of the White Mountain Apache Tribal Council from the 1960s to early 1970s was ecstatic to receive the award. Beatty said, “It’s good, I like, thank you VA” when asked how he felt about receiving the coin and the letter.

The honorary ceremony drew hundreds of people all gathered to celebrate a man whose century of life has been marked by service — both to his country and to his people and consisted of Phoenix VA’s Center for Development and Civic Engagement Chief Dustin Delcoure sharing remarks on the history and significance of the award and a short tribute on Beatty’s life and service and the award presentation which included Phoenix VA’s Medical Center Deputy Director Michael Welsh presenting a hand-signed letter and commemorative coin from Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Welsh also recognized Beatty's remarkable milestone and lifetime of service.

Read More: https://www.va.gov/phoenix-health-care/stories/phoenix-va-honors-veteran-with-centenarian-award-and-coin/

View More Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pvahcs/albums/72177720335028482/

08/06/2026

Join us for information on Your Path to VA care - enrollment, access, and support for women Veterans.