Iowa City VA Health Care System

02/26/2026

As a Veteran, your military service may have exposed you to unique factors that can increase your risk of heart disease.
In addition to traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes, mental health concerns such as PTSD and depression can contribute to your risk.
The Million Veteran Program is studying ways to improve treatments for heart disease.
You can make a difference by joining MVP today. www.mvp.va.gov

02/25/2026

The Decorah Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is closed until further notice due to flooding caused by a sprinkler system failure. We will share updates as more information becomes available. Clinic staff will be contacting affected patients to assist with care needs and scheduling.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at 563-387-5840 or send a secure message through MyHealtheVet.

02/24/2026

The Veterans Crisis Line can help Veterans’ family members and friends get connected with helpful resources too.

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

02/23/2026

⚠️⚠️Due to a water leak the Decorah CBOC will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause & will update our Veterans as soon as possible.

02/23/2026

Not enrolled in VA health care but looking for mental health support?

Find confidential counseling and peer support at a local Vet Center near you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/local-care.asp

02/20/2026

Thank you to all the wonderful Caregivers and our lCVAHCS Caregiver Support Team! To learn more about our program and benefits visit: https://www.va.gov/iowa-city-health-care/health-services/caregiver-support/

Today, on National Caregivers Day, we honor the caregivers who give so much of themselves to support our Nation’s Veterans. Your compassion, dedication, and quiet strength do not go unnoticed.

02/19/2026

Make this quit attempt your last. VA’s winning combination of medication and counseling is your best chance at quitting for good.

Reach out to your VA provider about creating a treatment plan that will set you up for success: Mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-tobacco/how-to-quit.asp

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

Take a step toward getting support. Find su***de prevention tools and resources for yourself and other Veterans at MentalHealth.VA.gov/su***de_prevention.

02/16/2026

You don’t need to be a professional to help a Veteran through a tough time. Learn helpful ways to respond to someone in crisis with VA’s free S.A.V.E. Training: learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save.

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02/15/2026

Want support with managing your weight? The VA MOVE! Program has a variety of convenient participation options. Ask to speak with the facility MOVE! Coordinator and read hundreds of Veteran Success Stories to learn more. https://www.move.va.gov/MOVE/SuccessStories/

02/13/2026

❤️Spreading love this valentines day ❤️
Our Davenport Home Based Primary Care team partnered with Kraft Heinz Women in Operations (WIO) and Hy-Vee to create and deliver valentines to nearly 75 Veterans during their primary care appointments.
Thank you for making our Veterans smile this Valentines day and to everyone who helped with this project.