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VA Portland Health Care System serves more than 95,000 Veterans a year across most of Oregon and SW

10/22/2025

Reminder, this coming Saturday, October 25, 2025 is National Prescription Drug –happening at the VA Portland Health Care System's Portland and Vancouver campuses!

From 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. the VA Portland will host this free event for communities in our area to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. Bring in those old and unneeded medications and we'll take care of it for you!

Locations:
Portland campus, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd., Portland, OR 97239
Veterans Affairs Police Department, Bldg. 100, Main Lobby

Vancouver campus, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661
Veterans Affairs Police Department, Bldg. 11, Main Entrance Lobby

If you cannot make either of the dates or times, or would like more information on this program, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

10/21/2025

American Pharmacist Month and National Hospital and Health System Pharmacy Week is a celebration of the invaluable work done by pharmacy staff and the vital role that they play in society. Healthcare providers deserve all the recognition that they can get, and pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are no exception. It’s time to recognize the invaluable contributions that pharmacists and technicians make every day here at VA Portland Health Care System!

Celebrated the third full week in October, “Pharmacy Week” is a time to recognize the powerful impact pharmacists and technicians have made to patients. They have played a vital role on the health care team and have ensured medication use at VAPORHCS is safe and effective.
- Oct 20th – 26th National Pharmacy Week
- October 21st - National Pharmacy Technician Day

More than ever, this past year pharmacists and technicians have shown their commitment and dedication to our Veterans and staff as we embark the challenges we have faced with staffing and medication shortages. The resilience of the pharmacy workforce in these unprecedented times is inspirational.

10/21/2025

Talking about your wishes following your death is never easy. But all Veterans, whether healthy or ill, young or old, receiving healthcare in a clinic, hospital, or at home, deserve to have their wishes heard and healthcare preferences honored.

This series of animated stories highlights different communication approaches and tools to support patients at any age or stage of health in sharing, documenting, and honoring their healthcare goals and preferences.

Ronin’s story about reflecting on the importance of understanding his dad‘s healthcare preferences. To watch the video, visit https://youtu.be/q7oaPe5gBVg?si=EudlQ2v-YZ7k9NMc

To find out more about Advance Care Planning and Advance Directives, visit https://www.ethics.va.gov/for_veterans.asp

For more information, check out this story on VA News: https://news.va.gov/102785/what-you-should-know-about-advance-care-planning/

10/20/2025

We know talking about intimate partner violence (IPV) can be difficult. At VA, you will be connected to compassionate care and support without judgment.

- Tell your VA health care provider, mental health provider, or any VA staff member
- Contact your local IPV Assistance Program coordinator or women Veterans program manager
- Call or text the Veterans Crisis Line (988, then press 1, or text 838255)
- Call or text the Women Veterans Call Center (855-829-6636)
- Tell VA security or police

Learn more by visiting https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/topics/intimate-partner-violence.asp

10/17/2025

Portland VA campus Veteran Flu Shot Clinic kicks off tomorrow, Oct. 18th!

To schedule an appointment, call 503-220-8262, option 2, then press 2 for Primary Care.

Please remember to wear a short sleeved shirt. Please note, COVID-19 vaccines are not available at this clinic.

For details, visit: https://www.va.gov/portland-health-care/programs/vaccines/

10/16/2025

One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, but if you’re a Veteran, you may face additional risks. Navy Chief (Ret.) Missina Schallus took action, and it saved her life. Learn about breast cancer risk assessments available to you at VA by visiting https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/topics/mammogram-breast-health.asp

10/16/2025

Reminder:

Today, Oct. 16, at the VA Vancouver campus, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is the Su***de Prevention Resource Fair.

Address: 1615 E. 4th Plain Blvd., Vancouver WA 98661
Specific location: Building 11, Columbia Room

Safety planning
Light refreshments
Pizza!
Free Gun locks (while supplies last)
Blood pressure checks
and more!

Join us and learn about local resources and organizations helping to prevent Veteran su***de.

10/15/2025

October 15, 2025: Travis Gardner, Transition Patient Advocate is currently at the Veterans Expo at the Clackamas County Stand down at Clackamas County College until 6pm today!

If you're a Post 9/11 veteran with questions about your healthcare, please stop by his booth today to chat and learn how Military to VA (M2VA) can assist you.

For more information, call the M2VA Resource Line at 503-273-5075.

10/15/2025

October 15th is National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Day of Remembrance. Pregnancy Loss encompasses a broad range of experiences, including miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

• Miscarriage the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. This is the most common type of pregnancy loss.
• Stillbirth is when a baby is born without signs of life after 20 weeks of gestation.
• Neonatal death is the death of a live born infant within the first 28 completed days of life, regardless of gestational age at birth.
• SIDS is the unexplained death of an infant (usually less than a year old) who appeared to be healthy. The demise often occurs during their sleep.

Each type of loss is unique and can lead to profound devastation and grief. Nearly 1 in 4 individuals and families experience Pregnancy Loss in their lifetime.

As we seek to raise awareness and foster a compassionate space for veterans to process their grief, please consider VHAPOR's Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Support Group as a resource. It's held virtually every first and third Wednesday of the month from 1:00-2:30pm. Providers can make a referral to the PAIL Support Group through encrypted email, Teams communication, or by adding me as an additional signer in CPRS.

10/15/2025

Tomorrow, Oct. 16, 2025, at the VA Vancouver campus, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is the Su***de Prevention Resource Fair.

Address: 1615 E. 4th Plain Blvd., Vancouver WA 98661
Specific location: Building 11, Columbia Room

Safety planning
Light refreshments
Pizza!
Free Gun locks (while supplies last)
Blood pressure checks
and more!

Join us and learn about local resources and organizations helping to prevent Veteran su***de.

10/15/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the VA Portland Health Care System and Stack Up are postponing the Northwest Online Warriors Fortnite Tournament event until spring 2026.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and hope you can join us for an incredible gaming event in the near future. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay tuned for updates early next year!

10/15/2025

Reminder:

Today, at the VA Vancouver campus, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is the Su***de Prevention Resource Fair.

Address: 1615 E. 4th Plain Blvd., Vancouver WA 98661
Specific location: Building 11, Columbia Room

Safety planning
Light refreshments
Pizza!
Free Gun locks (while supplies last)
Blood pressure checks
and more!

Join us and learn about local resources and organizations helping to prevent Veteran su***de.

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3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road
Portland, OR
97239

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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http://www.portland.va.gov/

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Veterans Health Care in Portland and Vancouver

In November 1921 a hospital for Veterans was opened by the United States Public Health Service in Portland, Oregon.

On May 1, 1922 it was transferred from the Public Health Service to the United States Veterans’ Bureau.

The land for the Portland Campus was donated in 1926 by the regents of the Oregon Health & Science University Hospital after they received the entire Marquam Hill property from Mrs. C.S. Jackson.

The first 15 buildings were completed and dedicated in 1929.

In 1932 the New Administration building was built.

In 1935 building 4 was renovated.

13 temporary (Quonset huts) were added from 1946-48.

In 1948 the Veterans Administration launched a $3 million hospital addition on Marquam Hill in Sam Jackson Park for a seven-story 155 bed tuberculosis hospital. The tuberculosis Hospital, Building 25, was completed in 1949.

In 1955 the Oregon VA Hospitals went through modernization.

The Construction of the U.S. Army Hospital by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was completed in 1940.

The hospital was dedicated and named after General Joseph K. Barnes, MD, Surgeon General in 1941.

Barnes General Hospital opened and the first patient was admitted in 1941.

In 1945 Twenty-Three German Prisoner’s of War (POWs) were transferred to the Barnes General Hospital as a labor battalion.

In 1946 Barnes General Hospital was reduced from 1502 to 100 beds, and the staff was cut from 1056 to 126 staff members. The name was changed to the Vancouver Barracks Station Hospital, as ownership was transferred to the Veterans Administration; opening the doors on August 1, 1946 in Vancouver, Washington.

In 1957 the Vancouver Hospital was separated from the Portland VA Hospital

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