VA Puget Sound Health Care System

04/23/2026

April 24 is — time to Spring clean your medicine cabinet! Drop-off of expired, unused, or unneeded medications at one of VA Puget Sound's outpatient pharmacies:

- American Lake VA Medical Center: Building 81, Room 1089
- Seattle VA Medical Center: Building 100, Room 1D-145

Please note that outpatient pharmacies are open from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

04/22/2026

We're here to meet you wherever you are in your path to healing.

VA Puget sound offers free, year-round support for Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma.

To get support, call 206-277-1816 or visit MentalHealth.va.gov/MST

04/20/2026

National Volunteer Week starts today!

To every volunteer supporting Veterans — thank you. You make VA possible.

To join more than 27,500 volunteers making a difference, go to www.volunteer.va.gov or visit the Volunteer Desk at either the Seattle VA Medical Center lobby or American Lake VA Medical Center Building 9.

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

For 80 years, the Veterans Health Administration has led the way in medical innovation. It has driven breakthroughs to transform care for Veterans and improve health care nationwide. Each year, VA hosts the Winter Sports Clinic which challenges Veterans with disabilities to overcome obstacles and push past limitations.

Learn more about the history of VA’s National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.
https://www.wintersportsclinic.org/

04/15/2026

VA understands that military sexual trauma (MST) can affect survivors in different ways.

During Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, learn more about VA’s free MST-related care and services that are here for you year-round.
https://mentalhealth.va.gov/SAAPM

04/15/2026

Find your path to healing with VA's free, year-round military sexual trauma care and services.

Whether it’s been one year or 50, support is available at VA Puget Sound.

Call 206-277-1816 or visit MentalHealth.va.gov/MST to learn more.

04/14/2026

VA deploys new Federal Electronic Health Record system at four hospitals in Michigan – the first deployment in years after the Biden Administration paused the rollout of this important technology in 2023.

04/09/2026

VA Puget Sound hosted a resource fair for
National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day (April 9), connecting Veterans with programs, services, and VSO support.

Learn more about VA resources for former POWs by visiting: https://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-pow.asp

04/09/2026

April 9 is National Former Prisoners of War (POW) Recognition Day.

Today, we honor Americans who endured unimaginable trials in captivity. We remember their resilience, sacrifice, and service.

Learn more about VA resources for former POWs by visiting: https://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-pow.asp