VA Salt Lake City Health Care System

05/19/2026

Can’t make your appointment? Let another Veteran take it.
When you miss an appointment without canceling (a “no-show”), it delays care for your fellow Vets.
Ways to cancel:
1. Text: Reply “C” to your appointment reminder text. (Text START to 53079 to opt in).
2. Online: Use MyHealth.va.gov or the VA Health & Benefits App.
3. Call: Dial 801-582-1565 and press 2 for scheduling.
By canceling early, you help a fellow Vet get the care they need sooner.

05/19/2026

May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day, serving as an important reminder that knowing your status saves lives.

Hepatitis can be more common in Veterans, but can be prevented, treated or cured depending on the type.

Talk to your provider. Know your status. www.hepatitis.va.gov

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) proudly recognizes the service and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Veterans—and the critical role you play in advancing research for all who have served.
By joining MVP, you help ensure that prevention, diagnosis, and treatments are guided by data that reflects the full Veteran community and the range of experiences within it.
Learn more or join today at https://ow.ly/bGOK50YSPN9.

05/15/2026

Thanks to everyone who made our "Wig Party" themed VA2K earlier today such a huge success! This annual event not only encourages healthier habits by encouraging people to get outside for some fresh air, but also collects donations that help out Veterans experiencing homelessness!

05/15/2026

If you’re a Veteran and you’re finding it hard to stop drinking, VA has options to help.

Treatment like therapy and medication can help you stop or reduce drinking, take control of cravings, avoid triggers for relapse and build a recovery support system.

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

05/14/2026

"It's given me a sense of calmness and wellbeing." Let Whole Health help you the same way it has helped Dave and many other Veterans. Talk to your Primary Care Team today!

05/13/2026

We held a grand opening ceremony for our new Emergency Department today! We would like to thank everyone who had a part in this project from our engineers to our contractors and architects. We especially want to thank the employees in the Emergency Department who are on the ground every day treating Veterans. You bring the best quality care to the patients you treat, and we cannot thank you enough!

We will see our first Veteran Patients in the new ED on May 20th, until then, our current emergency room is up and running 24/7.

05/13/2026

For 80 years, VA health care has helped Veterans recover and build resilience.

Help starts here.
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/local-care.asp

05/12/2026

VA travel pay isn’t just for appointments at VA facilities. If VA authorized your Community Care appointment, you may be eligible for mileage reimbursement. Make sure to get documentation from your provider before you leave.

Learn more: https://www.va.gov/salt-lake-city-health-care/programs/beneficiary-travel-self-service-system-btsss/