Battle Creek VA Medical Center

05/03/2026

Women's Health wants to hear from you!
Women Veterans are invited to participate in the Women's Health Focus Groups to talk about changes they want to see.
Interested Veterans can RSVP for the May 21st Benton Harbor Focus Group by contacting Rachel Newcomb at (269) 966-5600 ext. 36774

05/02/2026

For those who enjoy Reiki, it can be a very calming experience.
Practitioners use their hands to deliver energy to participants, which has been reported to calm participants and allow them to feel more relaxed than when doing other meditation practices. Veterans who are interested in experiencing this are invited to the 1st floor of Building 7 on Tuesday and Thursday.

05/01/2026

It is time for National VA 2K Walk and Roll Donation Day again! This event is a time for participants to help bring awareness to homeless Veterans.
Participants can donate feminine hygiene products, clothing, personal care items, cleaning supplies, gas cards, and gift cards for local grocery stores, either at the donation boxes or at the walks.
Battle Creek VA 2K is Wednesday, May 20th at Noon, participants meet at the Pavilion
Wyoming VA 2K is Wednesday, May 20th at Noon, participants meet at the main entrance
Muskegon VA 2K is Tuesday, May 19th at Noon, participants meet at the main entrance
Benton Harbor VA 2K is Wednesday, May 13th at Noon, participants meet at the main entrance

05/01/2026

Today kicks off Mental Health Awareness Month, and the theme for this year is "See the Person, Support the Journey," and one of the best ways for many Veterans to start their journey is to realize they are not alone.
Make the Connection has worked with Veterans from every era, branch, and background to create videos of Veterans sharing how they addressed their mental health challenges.
Veterans can learn about others facing hardships, experiencing symptoms, going through treatments, and working on recovery at https://www.maketheconnection.net/mental-health-month/

04/30/2026

The Veteran Tele Town Hall is always a great place for Veterans to learn about resources, upcoming events, and more!
This time around, we are covering Mental Health Programs as we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Join us on Friday, May 15th, from Noon to 1:00 p.m. by calling (855) 274-1447, streaming the call on our Facebook, or join at www.access.live/BattleCreekVAMC

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

Learning to make delicious, healthy meals can transform your relationship with food. Women's Health wants to invite Benton Harbor Women Veterans to join their healthy teaching kitchen, make-and-take event.
Interested Veterans can RSVP for the May 21st event can RSVP with Christy at (269) 966-5600 ext. 33220 or with Jamara at ext. 33216

04/29/2026

It is time for the Alive and Running VA 5K registration to open! The 14th Annual race for su***de awareness will take place on Saturday, September 12th at 9:00 a.m. in conjunction with the Veteran Crisis Line, Gryphon Place, and Alive and Running VA 5K.
Early bird registration will last through July 1st and cost $15
Sign up at http://www.aliveandrunningva.com/

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Healthy relationships are an important part of whole health, because healthy relationships have been proven to lower blood pressure, stress, and more.
Women Veterans are invited to work with Women's Health on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.
To sign up, contact Rachel Newcomb at (269) 966-5600 ext. 36774

04/28/2026

Compensated Work Therapy is a program to help Veterans who are seeking employment. A recovery-oriented treatment program that provides supported employment and vocational assistance to Veterans with mental illness and physical impairments.
To join the program, call your Primary Care Team, Case Manager, or Mental Health Clinician to request a referral.

04/28/2026

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is a time to learn about the support and resources VA has for military sexual trauma (MST) survivors.

Year-round, VA helps MST survivors of all backgrounds.
Learn more: https://mentalhealth.va.gov/SAAPM