VA Indiana Healthcare System

04/12/2026

04/11/2026

We are thrilled to share that the Center for Development & Civic Engagement Office (CDCE) is launching the 2026 Youth “Summer of Service” Volunteer Program! This is a fantastic opportunity for youth aged 14-18 to gain valuable experience and make a meaningful impact.
Program Details:
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Dates: June 8, 2026 – July 17, 2026
• Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Encourage potential youth volunteers to reach out for an exciting and enriching summer experience.
To learn more or apply, prospective youth volunteers can contact the CDCE office via email at INDVoluntary@va.gov or by phone at 317-988-2734.

Attention Supervisors: For a successful program, WE NEED YOU! If you are interested in hosting volunteers in your department, please contact CDCE to discuss the requirements and to explore how you can support this valuable program. Your participation is crucial in providing opportunities for a meaningful experience for our youth volunteers.
Let's make this summer unforgettable for our youth volunteers!

Thank you for helping us spread the word and supporting our youth community!

04/11/2026

For more information and resources visit: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/index.asp
or
https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Index.asp

04/10/2026

Fraud Alert for Veterans
⚠ DO NOT PAY FOR VA OR COMMUNITY CARE APPOINTMENTS UP FRONT
Protect yourself from a recent scam targeting Veterans. Learn how you can stay safe and report suspected fraud: https://www.va.gov/indiana-health-care/stories/fraud-alert-for-veterans

04/10/2026

When was the last time you checked in with your loved ones and friends? Make the time today to pick up the phone and check on a buddy. You never know the positive impact one call can make.

04/07/2026

Did you know that one Facebook share can make a huge difference in creating a safer world for us all? Spread the word to your friends and family by sharing this post and using the hashtag to promote the proper disposal of unneeded medications on April 25! You never know who you could be helping. www.DEATakeBack.com

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

04/06/2026

This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Army Veteran Pamela Dorothy Donovan, who served as a nurse in Vietnam: https://news.va.gov/138982/honoring-veterans-army-veteran-pamela-dorothy-donovan/

04/05/2026

VA facilities offer Healthy Teaching Kitchens, where Veterans and their families learn cooking skills and how to make healthy food choices. For more information, reach out to your local VA Dietitian.
https://nutrition.va.gov/Healthy_Teaching_Kitchen.asp

04/05/2026

Veterans, active-duty Service members, National Guard & Reserve, and surviving spouses: You may qualify for a typically with no down payment, no PMI, competitive rates & flexible credit requirements!

Learn more about this great benefit: http://benefits.va.gov/HomeLoans