Columbia MO VA Medical Center

Columbia MO VA Medical Center Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital meets the health care needs of our nation's heroes. Truman VA is also on the web: http://columbiamo.va.gov.
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A My HealtheVet coordinator will provide in-person support to Veterans and caregivers on the following dates and at the ...
04/29/2026

A My HealtheVet coordinator will provide in-person support to Veterans and caregivers on the following dates and at the CBOCs listed to help create either a Login.gov or ID.me account for accessing VA benefits. The coordinator also will provide hands-on training to help navigate the My HealtheVet/Secure Messaging system to submit travel claims through VA.gov or BTSSS (Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System). Note: An appointment is needed to receive in-person assistance at the CBOCs. Call (573) 814-6677 to make an appointment.

The Women’s Health Service team hosted an in-person and virtual Veteran Baby “Sprinkle” Shower on April 24. The first ho...
04/28/2026

The Women’s Health Service team hosted an in-person and virtual Veteran Baby “Sprinkle” Shower on April 24. The first hour included games, socializing, and refreshments, followed by two presentations: Postpartum mental health by Dr. Lynne Boone and pelvic floor health by Sami Turley, DPT, PRPC, CSC. The final hour featured a hands-on activity where participants created mosaic picture frames, led by creative arts therapist Natalie Atkins. Veterans were welcome to bring a guest and their children, with a dedicated space for kids to color and play. Each Veteran received a “mom gift” with spa and self-care items, along with a baby gift set to take home. This event would not have been possible without the incredible support of Truman VA staff—nearly 25 team members contributed in meaningful ways to make the day a success. Thank you all!

04/28/2026

This grant supports non-clinical, peer-led, and community-based su***de prevention services for Veterans and their families.

Learn more about the grant eligibility and how to apply: MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.

To ensure our women Veterans receive timely cervical cancer screenings, Truman VA’s Mobile Pap Team — comprised of three...
04/27/2026

To ensure our women Veterans receive timely cervical cancer screenings, Truman VA’s Mobile Pap Team — comprised of three female gynecologists, two nurses, and the Women Veterans Program Manager — visited the Camdenton CBOC on April 23. The team offered 30 appointments and achieved a great turnout. This marked the first time a Pap clinic was held at the Camdenton CBOC. Thank you to the Camdenton staff for your support in making the day a success, and a special shout-out to Lorissa Duffy for stepping in as our third nurse! Each Veteran also received a resource bag to take home. We look forward to hosting another Pap Day in approximately six months at Truman VA and continuing to provide this mobile clinic annually.

Truman VA researchers were featured in VA News and EIN Presswire about a new study they conducted that showed low-dose t...
04/27/2026

Truman VA researchers were featured in VA News and EIN Presswire about a new study they conducted that showed low-dose treatment with the medication amiloride significantly reduced arterial stiffness and high blood pressure in patients with obesity and insulin resistance. The findings highlight amiloride’s potential as a treatment for patients at increased cardiovascular risk.

https://news.va.gov/146243/va-research-arterial-stiffness-ptsd-parkinsons/

Truman VA’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) Committee held a Military Sexual Trauma (MST) open hou...
04/25/2026

Truman VA’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) Committee held a Military Sexual Trauma (MST) open house for Veterans and staff this past week, April 23, in the medical center's Auditorium. Employees who provide wraparound services from several different departments staffed multiple tables to raise awareness and provide educational information about MST and available services through Truman VA.

As part of National Volunteer Week, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Ceremony this afternoo...
04/24/2026

As part of National Volunteer Week, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Ceremony this afternoon, April 24. Volunteers were recognized for 100; 500; 1,000; 1,750; 2,000, and 4,000 hours of service. Additionally, individuals within our Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN) were recognized for the number of Veterans they have provided rides to and the overall distance they have travelled to get Veterans to their appointments. Finally, those volunteers whose donated time was in between two time periods were recognized. At Truman VA, we have 195 Volunteers, and on average, each volunteer donates more than 100 hours per year. Thank you all for everything you do. You all are amazing!

Our team at Truman VA is holding a a drive-up drug take back event until 2 p.m. today, April 24, in the medical center’s...
04/24/2026

Our team at Truman VA is holding a a drive-up drug take back event until 2 p.m. today, April 24, in the medical center’s patient and visitor garage (near the elevators). Participants should drive into the garage using the upper northwest entrance (near the elevators). Volunteers will walk to the vehicle and collect medications at the driver’s window. The drive-up event provides participants an opportunity to safely remove expired, unused, and/or unwanted pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications from their homes for proper disposal without having to leave their vehicle during the drop-off process. Items that will not be accepted include needles, intravenous (IV) solutions, injectables, and/or syringes due to the potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens. Additionally, no inhalers or other compressed air cylinders will be accepted.

April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week. Please join us as we celebrate the amazing work our volunteers do each day to he...
04/23/2026

April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week. Please join us as we celebrate the amazing work our volunteers do each day to help us provide our Veterans with the care they earned and deserve. It's also the 80th anniversary of the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE - formerly known as Voluntary Service). Happy 80th birthday CDCE!

A reminder that we will hold a drive-up drug take back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, April 24, in Truman VA's p...
04/23/2026

A reminder that we will hold a drive-up drug take back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, April 24, in Truman VA's patient and visitor parking garage. Simply enter the garage through the upper northwest entrance (on Flag Drive). A staff member will come to the window of your vehicle to accept the medications you are dropping off. Drug take back events offer a safe way to remove unused and unwanted medications from your home for proper disposal that keeps them out of our community's ground water.

Today, April 22, is National Administrative Professionals Day. Celebrated annually on the Wednesday of the last full wee...
04/22/2026

Today, April 22, is National Administrative Professionals Day. Celebrated annually on the Wednesday of the last full week of April (April 22, 2026), National Administrative Professionals Day recognizes the essential contributions of administrative assistants, receptionists, and support staff. It highlights those who keep offices running efficiently. Thank you all for everything you do each and every day!

04/22/2026

Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week and the 80th anniversary of the VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement! Visit www.volunteer.va.gov to volunteer.

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