News releases

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the medical professionals at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center want Veterans to understand the importance of regular screenings and the role they play in preventing the disease.

A 103-year-old World War II Army Veteran from Poplar Bluff was honored recently with VA’s Centenarian Award at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.

With bitterly-cold temperatures expected over the coming days, the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center wants Veterans to know there are places they can go to stay warm until the weather stabilizes. The following list comprises known warming centers across the facility's catchment area.

Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans to start transitioning Veterans, over the next year, to a more modern, streamlined online login process to access benefit and health care services.

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host an informational town hall event December 5 at the Pocahontas Community Center, located at 300 Geneva Dr. in Pocahontas.

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will offer several opportunities for Veterans to obtain no-cost influenza vaccinations at its 7 facilities in September and October.

Today, the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center announced that it received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

As temperatures rise, it's crucial to prioritize your health and well-being by staying cool. High heat can pose serious risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Please take care of yourselves and stay hydrated.

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host a VetFest event June 29 at the American Legion Post 416 in Farmington, located at 1604 W. Columbia St.

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – Veterans from across southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas are invited to attend an informational town hall to learn about services available to them and have their questions about VA health care answered.