Spokane VA Medical Center

09/03/2025

As the new school year begins, Mann-Grandstaff VAMC extends its gratitude to Eastern Washington University for the touching retirement ceremony for David Millet, the founding director of the Veteran Resource Center (VRC). A retired Army Lt. Colonel, Millet established the VRC a decade ago after serving as an Army ROTC instructor at EWU. His legacy continues with the Dave Millet Veterans Lounge, an endowment-funded space where Veterans can read, study, connect, and relax. We also warmly welcome Anthony Whipple, Ph.D., a US Army Veteran, as the new VRC Director. Dr. Whipple joins us in supporting Veterans and their families at the Veterans Resource Center, located in Showalter Hall on the EWU campus.

09/03/2025

Staying up to date on your immunizations can protect your health.
Talk to your provider about which immunizations are recommended for you.
https://www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/Get_Recommended_Screening_Tests_and_Immunizations.asp

09/03/2025

No judgment, just support. The Veterans Crisis Line is here 24/7. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

09/02/2025

08/29/2025

Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center is located just blocks away from The Wall That Heals Vietnam War Memorial, now on display through Sunday evening at the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex, just north of the medical center. This evening, a special program will begin at sundown, honoring the lasting impacts of Agent Orange on Vietnam Veterans, their families, and the broader community. Along with the names of more than 58,000 Americans who lost their lives in the war, the memorial includes tributes to local fallen heroes and a variety of interpretive exhibits highlighting military history. The display is free, open to the public 24 hours a day, and is expected to welcome hundreds of visitors throughout the Labor Day weekend. Spokane VA extends sincere appreciation to our community partners, event sponsors, hosts, and distinguished guest speakers—especially Dixie Ferguson, a Red Cross “Donut Dollie,” who shared powerful memories of the young servicemen she supported during her tour in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. This is a meaningful event that Veterans, families, and community members will not want to miss while it is here in Spokane.

08/29/2025

The Couples Coach app supports healthy connection with tools you and your partner can use together. Explore stress check-ins, guided conversations, and problem-solving exercises — all at your own pace, wherever you are. https://mobile.va.gov/app/couples-coach

08/28/2025

Naloxone can be a lifesaver for anyone who uses opioids recreationally or as prescribed. It’s a form of harm reduction that can rapidly reverse the effects of an overdose—keeping the person alive so they can recover.

Learn how VA’s harm reduction services can save Veteran lives:
MentalHealth.va.gov/substance-use/index.asp

08/28/2025

Take an active role in your health with the Live Whole Health app. Set goals for your daily routines, practice activities like yoga or tai chi, and track your progress in areas such as physical activity, sleep, and mindfulness. https://mobile.va.gov/app/live-whole-health

08/28/2025

Your path to motherhood is your own, and VA is here to support you. Every VA has a maternity care coordinator to guide you through pregnancy, postpartum care, and beyond. Learn more about VA maternity care services:
https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/topics/maternity-care.asp

08/27/2025

Easily schedule, cancel, and manage your health care appointments with https://www.va.gov/

Learn more about managing your VA appointments: https://www.va.gov/health-care/manage-appointments/

08/26/2025

"The Wall That Heals," passing by Mann-Grandstaff VAMC.