The Fourteener

October 2024

This month we inform patients up a ECHCS Deployment Related Asthma research study, share a video from a ECHCS Veteran River Trip, update patients on changes at the Salida VA Clinic, and much more. Read the October 2024 issue.

September 2024

This month we provide information for the upcoming flu season, celebrate VA ECHCS named Denver Top Docs, congratulate VA ECHCS Paralympian participant, update patients on upcoming events, and much more. Read the September 2024 issue.

August 2024

This month we provide information on a new wheelchair repair program for VA, list service animal tips and policies for VA,  share information on lung cancer screen, celebrate ECHCS Veteran who beat cancer and a triathlon, let patients know about upcoming events, and much more. Read the August 2024 issue.  

July 2024

This month we show you how to unblock VA calls on your cell phone, provide updates on lab and testing letters, highlight our outstanding nurses who recently received awards, hear stories from our Remembering our Veterans program, and much more. Read the July 2024 Issue.

June 2024

This month we celebrated the closing of the National Creative Arts Festival, hosted here in Denver & Aurora, gave Beneficiary Travel Office updates, provided information on Open Slot Appointment management, shared details on the new Aurora VA clinic, and much more. Read the June 2024 issue.

May 2024

This month we welcome a creative arts take over in the Fourteener! Join us in the excitement of welcoming Veteran artists from around the country to Denver and Aurora for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Also, included in this edition is information about the VA medical foster home program, and construction updates for the parking garages at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA. Read the May 2024 Issue.

April 2024

This month we bring you stories from Veterans in our health care system that are thriving after beating cancer, participating in the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, and using the human connection for pain intervention. We also have information about the National Veterans creative Arts Festival, our Former POW Recognition Day, and much more. Read the April 2024 issue.

March 2024

This month we bring you stories from our Veterans working through low vision and vision loss and facing the challenges of finding work after service. Also, in this edition of The Fourteener, we also celebrate Women's History Month, provide information on ER and urgent care visits,  as well as share information on past and upcoming events at VA ECHCS. Read the March 2024 issue.

February 2024

This month we bring you stories from our Veterans "Thriving after trauma", and learning about cardiac health for Go Red for Women month. Also, in this edition of The Fourteener, we celebrate Black History Month, provide tips for online scheduling and secure messaging, as well as share information on past and upcoming events at VA ECHCS. Read the February 2024 issue. 

January 2024

This month we bring you stories from our Veterans fighting cancer, and maintaining a positive outlook, and paying it forward through quilting. Also, in this edition of The Fourteener, we provide the VA Resource Navigator, give a vaccine update, as well as share information on past and upcoming events at VA ECHCS. Read the January 2024 issue. 

February 2021

They say hindsight is 2020. When it comes to the past year, one thing is clear--our lives changed in ways we'll remember forever. In our ninth edition of The Fourteener, we look at some of the top highlights from the past year--where we started, how much we've learned and what's next in our journey toward ending the pandemic. Read the February 2021 issue.

August 2020

In the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic, the eighth edition of The Fourteener highlights the opening of our brand-new Fisher House and recognition of VA ECHCS as 'Most Improved in Patient Experience.' Since the beginning days of the pandemic, VA ECHCS team members have risen to the occasion of meeting a variety of challenges. Read the August 2020 issue.

February 2020

The seventh edition of The Fourteener highlights Pueblo's PFC Dunn VA Clinic, the FY19 Annual Report, progress on your new Fisher House and stories on our Women Veterans Health Care Program, the Adaptive Sports Program and TMS--a new treatment option for depression. Read the February 2020 issue.

October 2019

In this sixth edition, we will introduce you to our new director and tell you more about ECHCS, an overview of services offered at Jewell Clinic, a Regional Amputation Center and how one Veteran shed 200 pounds using the MOVE! program. Read the October 2019 issue.

July 2019

The fifth edition of The Fourteener highlights our Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Clinic, MISSION Act details, a Colorado National Guard Veteran's recovery journey, Colorado Springs' Butterfly Brigade and more. Read the July 2019 issue.

April 2019

The fourth edition of The Fourteener features an in depth look at the Golden Clinic and the services it provides to our Veterans. Also, a look at ECHCS and its Recreational Therapy Program and more. Read the April 2019 issue.

January 2019

The third edition of The Fourteener opens the new year with features on the Alamosa Outpatient Clinic, the VA Healthcare Provider of the Year, one of your ECHCS Providers and more. Read the January 2019 issue.

October 2018

The second edition of your newsletter features the PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. one of your ECHCS Providers and more. Read the October 2018 issue.

July 2018

The inaugural edition of VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System's digital quarterly newsletter features the opening of the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. one of your ECHCS Providers and more. Read the July 2018 issue.