VA Saginaw Healthcare System

01/11/2026

Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence Discusses EHR Modernization Progress with WGME CBS13
Deputy Secretary the Honorable Dr. Paul Lawrence recently spoke with a CBS news station in Maine to discuss VA’s Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) effort and respond to concerns raised by Maine Senator Angus King.
During the interview, Dr. Lawrence explained how VA is accelerating deployment while maintaining a renewed focus on ex*****on. He emphasized that the goal is clear: a modern, integrated health record that improves clinician workflows and delivers safer, more coordinated care for Veterans — no matter where they receive treatment.
Veterans deserve a system that follows them, reduces repetition, and supports better health outcomes, and VA is committed to delivering exactly that.

Watch the full interview: https://ow.ly/IP2e50XS93P

01/11/2026

The Medical Foster Home Program is continuing to recruit caregivers in the community interested in partnering with the VA to provide long-term, in-home care for Veterans. Call 989-497-2500 ext. 13049 or 989-890-6770 to speak to the program coordinator for more information.

01/11/2026

Human Trafficking can happen to anyone. Join the A in recognizing National Human Trafficking Awareness Day by wearing blue January 11. Together, we can help identify, intervene, and support those impacted by trafficking... https://www.socialwork.va.gov/Human_Trafficking/Veterans.asp

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

Are you enrolled in VA health care?
If not, we’re here to help you get started!

Here’s how to apply:
✅ Online: www.va.gov/
✅ By phone: Call the Eligibility Office at 989-497-2500, Ext. 13120 or 13121
✅ In person: Visit the Eligibility Office at 1500 Weiss St., Saginaw, MI 48602
✅ With a Veteran County Service Officer

Once enrolled, you’ll have access to a wide range of services—from primary care to mental health, prescriptions, and more.

Your service matters. Your health matters. Let VA care for you.

01/09/2026

If you’re looking for tools to track your drinking habits into the new year, try the VetChange app. Stay focused with resources like daily check-ins, tools like “Distraction Ideas,” and motivating reminders so you can stick to your goals. https://mobile.va.gov/app/vetchange

01/09/2026

Start 2026 with a whole health focus! Meet with your local VA dietitian to discuss personalized nutrition goals and gain a better understanding of how to improve your health. https://www.nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/Get_Help_from_a_Dietitian.asp

01/09/2026

It’s time to Defy Your Limits and get ready for the online registration for the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games!

Registration for the VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND WHEELCHAIR DIVISIONS will open at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Veterans will log in to the Registration4Vets platform to register.

Registration for the AMBULATORY DIVISION will open at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29. Veterans will log in to the Registration4Vets platform to register.

Get registration ready at https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-golden-age-games/

01/08/2026

If you’re living with PTSD, the PTSD Coach app provides resources to help reduce stress. Try self-guided mindfulness practices, deep breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and symptom tracking tools for extra support this winter. https://mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-coach

01/08/2026

We’ve now reduced the backlog of Veterans waiting for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits by 60% since the start of the second Trump Administration!