VA Western Colorado Health Care System

VA Western Colorado Health Care System VA Western Colorado Health Care System covers 17 counties in 2 states. The VAMC operates 53 beds comprised of 23 acute care and 30 Transitional Care Unit beds.

The facility serves 15,500+ patients and is the rural VA healthcare system that Veterans choose. The Grand Junction VA Medical Center (VAMC) serves 30,000 veterans residing on the Western Slope. The VAMC consists of one facility located in the city of Grand Junction; a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Montrose, serving the southwestern Colorado counties; and a telehealth outreach clinic in Craig, serving northwestern Colorado and southwestern Wyoming. The VAMC provides primary and secondary care including acute medical, surgical, and psychiatric inpatient services, as well as a full range of outpatient services.

01/21/2026

Just like you’d check on a friend, checking in with yourself can help you recognize when something’s off. The Veteran Self-Check Assessment makes it easier to get a quick read on how you’re doing.

Try it today: VetSelfCheck.org.

01/20/2026

Recovering from the effects of military sexual trauma (MST) can be very difficult, but you don’t have to go through it alone. VA offers free, personalized support for Veterans who have experienced MST.

Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/treatment.asp

01/16/2026

It’s not always easy to talk about su***de, but starting the conversation could save a life. If you don’t know what to say, start here: VeteransCrisisLine.net/CrisisConversationHandout.

01/15/2026

Combat Veterans: Your story is vital.

If you’ve deployed in support of combat operations, your experiences can help shape the future of Veteran health care. Take the new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey in your Million Veteran Program (MVP) online dashboard and contribute to groundbreaking research that could improve care for generations of Veterans.

Veterans may join MVP today and be part of the change. www.mvp.va.gov.

01/14/2026
01/13/2026

Opening up about what you’re going through can make it easier to find support and prevent a crisis before it happens. Whenever you need to talk, the Veterans Crisis Line is here to listen.

Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

01/12/2026
01/09/2026

It’s time to Defy Your Limits and get ready for the online registration for the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games!

Registration for the VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND WHEELCHAIR DIVISIONS will open at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Veterans will log in to the Registration4Vets platform to register.

Registration for the AMBULATORY DIVISION will open at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29. Veterans will log in to the Registration4Vets platform to register.

Get registration ready at https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-golden-age-games/

01/08/2026

Yesterday the VA Western Colorado Health Care System’s Interim Executive Director Mat Tekansik had the honor of presenting World War II Army Air Corps Veteran Ben Carnes a challenge coin and personal letter from VA Secretary Doug Collins for his 100th birthday.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Ben for his service and sacrifices. Your unwavering commitment to our nation and your enduring spirit are a testament to the strength and resilience of the Greatest Generation.

Help us wish Veteran Carnes a very happy 100th birthday in our comments below.

01/08/2026

We’ve now reduced the backlog of Veterans waiting for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits by 60% since the start of the second Trump Administration!

01/07/2026

Your story and experiences can shape Veteran health care.

Million Veteran Program (MVP) participants may complete the new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey in your online participant dashboard.

Survey responses help researchers better understand how your deployments, occupations, and exposure to toxic or hazardous substances may impact Veteran health and inform improvements in care.

Not yet part of MVP? Join today. www.mvp.va.gov.

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VA Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) serves 37,000 veterans residing on the Western Slope. The WCHCS consists of one facility located in the city of Grand Junction; a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Montrose, serving the southwestern Colorado counties; and a telehealth outreach clinic in Craig, serving northwestern Colorado and southwestern Wyoming. The WCHCS operates 53 beds comprised of 23 acute care and 30 Transitional Care Unit beds. The WCHCS provides primary and secondary care including acute medical, surgical, and psychiatric inpatient services, as well as a full range of outpatient services.