Iron Mountain VA Medical Center

11/25/2025

Veterans and caregivers are welcome to attend the December Caregiver Support social to meet and socialize with other Veterans and caregivers. You do not need to be in the Caregiver Support program to attend.

11/24/2025

Concerned about your drinking? VA has treatments that can help you stop or reduce drinking, manage cravings, build your support system, set reachable goals, and cope with or avoid triggers that might cause a return to use.

Learn more about treatment: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/alcohol-use-disorder.asp

11/21/2025

VA extends Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through Sept. 30, 2028.

11/20/2025

VA permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025.

11/19/2025

Great news: The backlog of Veterans waiting for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits is down 57% since the start of the second Trump Administration! https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-reduces-backlog-of-veterans-waiting-for-va-benefits-by-57/

11/19/2025

Those who strive together, thrive together! When families, caregivers, and Veterans work together with a grateful heart toward better , everyone benefits.

Gratitude is a quality, attitude or expression of thankful appreciation, and it's a positive emotion that can serve a biological purpose: scientists have measured positive effects on the body and mind from a gratitude practice.

11/18/2025

11/17/2025

11/15/2025

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus #1585 for your donation to support activities and needs in the Community Living Center at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. Your ongoing donations help us fund prizes for bingo and trivia games, coordinate special meals and celebrations, and purchase comfy electronic lift chairs for patient rooms, which enhance safety for patients and staff and improve quality of life. We appreciate your support K of C!

11/14/2025

BINGO! Residents in the Community Living Center at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center enjoyed a rousing game of bingo this afternoon with representatives from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution. B-4 they played a second round, they all enjoyed some tasty treats.

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

Nearly 1 in 4 Veterans have type 2 diabetes, which is double the rate of the general population. Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center offers the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support groups virtually, as well as individual appointments to help Veterans learn how to prevent or manage diabetes. Call 800-215-8262, ext. 33111 to schedule an appointment.