John J. Pershing VA Medical Center

08/21/2025

View VA’s new video at the Whole Health site. The redesigned site offers information on classes and Well-being Programs as well as videos, apps, and articles to help users quickly find what they need:
https://www.va.gov/wholehealth

08/21/2025

08/20/2025

We take pride in serving Veterans and do not expect anything in return. It is our pleasure to serve you!

We know sometimes you would like to express your
generosity and gratitude, but please keep in mind employees are not permitted to accept gifts, even if it’s just a batch of cookies or a gift card.

However, if you would like to show appreciation to our staff, a thank you card is always greatly appreciated!

08/19/2025

Exciting News! The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is launching a new service – the Virtual Health Resource Center!

Opening in Sikeston on September 4th, this new service will provide Veterans, caregivers, and staff with assistance in technology, VA Video Connect (VVC), My HealtheVet, mobile apps, and more.

Stay tuned for more updates

08/16/2025

VA provides patient centered care to Veterans through its Whole Health approach. “Discover What Matters,” a new video, depicts the stories of Veterans who take control of their care and :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=Rq1UcOPrT70

08/15/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR VETERANS!
New Travel Voucher Form Required
Starting February 14, 2025, we're using a new form for travel payments.
What you need to know:
• Use the November 2024 version of VA Form 10-3542
• Old forms will not be accepted after February 14, 2025
• If you send an old form, we'll mail it back to you with the new one
• Your claim date will be when we get the new form, not the old one

Where to get the new form:
• VA website: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=10-3542
• Travel Center on the first floor at the main campus in Poplar Bluff
• Your local VA clinic.
You may also file travel pay claims online at https://dvagov-btsss.dynamics365portals.us/
Questions? Ask your VA travel office for help by calling 573-686-4151 ext. 52199.

08/14/2025

Please help us welcome the newest team members here at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.

08/13/2025

The Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) team at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff extends a heartfelt thanks to Kent Cauthen with Shelter Insurance for his generous $250 donation to VA’s Care and Share Program. Your support is greatly appreciated!

08/12/2025

There’s no one-size-fits-all path to feeding your baby, and you don’t have to travel it alone.
VA offers peer support groups, breastfeeding classes, postpartum mental health care, and supplies to help you thrive.
Connect with your maternity care coordinator to learn more.
https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/topics/breastfeeding-and-lactation.asp