Richmond VA Medical Center

04/02/2026

Join us for the 30th Annual DEA National Drug Take Back Day at the Richmond VA Medical Center!

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Drive through the horseshoe at the Main Entrance

Veterans, staff, and community members can safely dispose of unused or expired medications without leaving their vehicles. VA Police will be on-site to collect medications and ensure proper handling.

Questions? Contact:
Lt. MShaka Harrison, Evidence Custodian, VA Police
804-675-5280

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

Richmond VA Medical Center is now the first VA medical center in the country to offer high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy for prostate cancer – a highly targeted radiation treatment that delivers greater precision, safety, and convenience for Veterans and their families.

This advanced therapy can reduce treatment time, limit side effects by better protecting healthy tissue, and help Veterans get back to their lives sooner. We’re proud to see this innovation available right here in Richmond and grateful to the teams making it possible for those who served.
Read the full story here:
https://www.va.gov/richmond-health-care/stories/advancing-veteran-care-richmond-va-becomes-first-va-medical-center-to-introduce-hdr-brachytherapy/

Photo from left: RN Pam Rios; Dr. Michael Chang, Chief of Radiation Oncology; Dr. Matthew Schutzer, radiation oncologist; therapeutic medical physicist Robert Hawranko; Bruce Curran, chief therapeutic medical physicist; and RN Heather Coleman of the Minor Procedures Clinic, who together are bringing high‑dose‑rate (HDR) brachytherapy to Veterans with prostate cancer at the Richmond VA Medical Center.

03/31/2026

Be kind to your kidneys! Nutrition matters. Try these low-sodium, kidney-friendly recipes to support your health.

https://veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/HealthyLiving/EatWisely/Tools/Recipes/LowSodium/

03/30/2026

Nutrition can play a powerful role in protecting your kidney function. Connect with your local dietitian during National Kidney Month in March and explore VA resources to support kidney health!

https://www.nutrition.va.gov/Get_Help_from_a_Dietitian.asp

03/30/2026

Today, we honor the dedicated physicians at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System who provide exceptional care for our Veterans. These doctors are not just healthcare providers; they are compassionate individuals committed to improving the quality of life for those who have served our country.

Their contributions extend far beyond the examination rooms, operating rooms, and therapy offices. They are at the forefront of driving innovation and shaping the future of healthcare. Through research, education, and community outreach, these physicians continuously strive to advance medical practices and ensure that Veterans receive the best possible care.

Let us take a moment to appreciate their tireless efforts and dedication, which have a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals.

03/29/2026

Live from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Join VA on March 29 at 10 a.m. EDT for the National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2026 wreath-laying ceremony honoring Vietnam Veterans, their families, caregivers, survivors, and the missing.

03/29/2026

: Honoring the legacy and contributions of Vietnam women Veterans. Your service, sacrifice, and resilience laid the foundation for future generations and shaped history.

https://news.va.gov/139215/honoring-legacy-vietnam-women-veterans/

03/29/2026

03/28/2026

SCAM ALERT: Veterans should NEVER pay for VA or Community Care appointments up front. VA does not charge upfront fees or request payment by email, text, or phone.

If you get a suspicious letter or call, contact your VA medical center to verify and report suspicious activity to:

Integrity and Compliance Helpline: 866‑842‑4357 or VHAOICHelpline@va.gov

VSAFE Fraud Hotline: 1‑833‑388‑7233 or https://vsafe.gov/

VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline: 1‑800‑488‑8244

03/27/2026

Shout-out to Dr. Jasmohan Bajaj and the Richmond VA Medical Center team for game-changing research on Veterans living with cirrhosis.

By looking at almost 48,000 Veterans, they found that regular preventive dental care was associated with lower odds of liver cancer, fewer complications like hepatic encephalopathy, and fewer hospitalizations.

In other words, keeping up with routine dental visits can do much more than protect your smile – it can help protect your liver and overall health.

Check out the full VCU story here:
https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/regular-dental-care-linked-to-fewer-complications-lower-liver-cancer-risk-in-veterans-with-cirrhosis/
VCU Health is an academic affiliate of Richmond VA Medical Center.
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a long-standing commitment to academic affiliations, partnering with over 1,800 colleges and universities to train healthcare professionals and improve care for Veterans.

Regular dental care may help protect the health of people living with liver disease. A study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center found that veterans with early-stage cirrhosis who received routine dental cleanings experienced fewer comp...

03/27/2026

Help VA Prevent Veteran Su***de – Grants Up to $750K

VA has announced a new funding opportunity under the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Su***de Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP), making up to $112 million available for community-based su***de prevention efforts for Veterans, service members, and their families.
Community organizations that serve Veterans can apply for up to $750,000 to deliver non-clinical, peer-led, and innovative services that strengthen mental health, well-being, financial stability, and social connection - especially for Veterans not yet engaged in VA care.
Learn more and start planning your application today:
• NOFO and application: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/361498
• Program info & TA: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants/
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Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.