Programs

PACT Act

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Call 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711) and file a claim for PACT Act-related disability compensation or apply for VA health care now. More helpful information view The PACT Act and your VA benefits

My HealtheVet

My HealtheVet is VA’s online personal health record. It was designed for Veterans, active duty Service members, their dependents and caregivers. My HealtheVet helps you partner with your health care team, providing you opportunities and tools to make informed decisions and manage your health care.

Specific features in My HealtheVet are available to you based on your account type. All users who have a Basic account are able to view their self-entered information. If you are a VA patient, you can upgrade your account to Premium. With a Premium Account is VA Notes. These are clinical notes that your health care team records during your appointments or hospital stays.

Also available are your VA immunization records, radiology reports, more detailed lab reports and a list of your current medical issues. These features are in addition to prescription refills, VA Appointments and Secure Messaging.

My HealtheVet Team 505-265-1711 ext. 4342

To sign up or lodging to your account, click on the following: https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/home 

Albuquerque Fisher House

The Albuquerque Fisher House is a beautiful home away from home for the families of Veterans receiving care at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Health Care System. Their dedicated team assist Veteran's family, caregivers, friends with temporary lodging in a comfortable and relaxed setting, only a few blocks away from the medical facility. Guests can stay at the Fisher House at no cost for as long as their loved one is hospitalized (inpatient care).

Email: ABQFISHERHOUSE@va.gov
Phone: 505-265-1711 ext. 3180
Fisher House Website

Heroes Hall

Short-term lodging for Veterans. The average stay is one night. Companion providing transportation can be arranged however no children are allowed. Veterans can call Heroes Hall directly to make an reservation.

Phone: 505-265-1711 ext. 4555

Patient Transportation

Our VA New Mexico Health Care System network has five transportation options for Veterans needing a ride to and from their scheduled VA appointments depending on the vicinity. To schedule a ride, check out the following: https://www.va.gov/new-mexico-health-care/dav-vans-transportation-for-veterans

Traveling Veteran Program 

If you plan on traveling or relocating this year, with some planning, VA will be with you every mile of the way. To coordinate routine services while traveling, please contact your Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) or specialty care provider/team or access My HealtheVet.

To coordinate care during your travels or prepare to relocate permanently overseas by clicking the following: https://www.va.gov/new-mexico-health-care/programs/traveling-veteran-program/ 

Police Service

The Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center has a Police Service. Our officers provide 24-hour patrols of the facility and parking lots. Report all suspicious and/or criminal activity, vehicle accidents, missing persons, property thefts/ losses on the facility grounds to the VA Police as soon as possible. Because the VA Medical Center is federal property, all persons and bags are subject to search. In addition, no weapons, alcohol, or illegal drugs are permitted. The Police Service Office is located on the first floor at the east end of Bldg. 1.

For general police assistance: 505-265-1711 ext. 4222
For emergencies within VA Medical Center:  505-265-1711 ext. 2222.
VA Community-based Outpatient Clinics: 911

Recreation Therapy

Recreation Therapy provides a broad range of activities and programs to assist Veteran patients with learning how to best use their spare time, how to cope recreationally with injuries and how to select positive recreational activities.

Many of our recreation therapy programs, such as yoga and adaptive kayaking, are conducted on our medical center campus. This includes our annual Veterans Creative Arts Festival. See below for scheduled events and contacts.

Recreation Hall: 505-265-1711 ext. 2030