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Get the latest news from VA Puget Sound-area medical centers and clinics. For more information about VA Puget Sound health care, contact our Public Affairs Office at 206-277-1711 or publicaffairspugetsound@va.gov

November 06, 2023

At 16-years-old, Michael J. Kavanaugh, now 92, joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1950. Weeks after assignment with the 12th Infantry Battalion at Treasure Island, he deployed with 1st Marine Division, and fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the North Korean Mountains near Manchuria.

April 24, 2023

To mark Patient Experience Week from April 24-28, VA Puget Sound is opening Virtual Health Resource Centers to offer onsite technology experts to support Veterans, their family members and caregivers looking to take advantage of virtual care tools.

April 06, 2023

As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs nationwide effort to assist Veterans and local community to dispose of unused or expired prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System is hosting a Rx Take-Back Event April 21, 2023 at its Seattle and American Lake campuses.

March 31, 2023

“We, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, pledge to never commit, excuse or stay silent about sexual harassment, sexual assault, or domestic violence against others,” is the White Ribbon VA pledge being taken by employees throughout VA Puget Sound across Western Washington.

November 03, 2022

Diagnosing and caring for patients with, or suspected of having long COVID, in clinical settings can be challenging, according to a VA-wide study led by members of the VA COVID-19 Observational Research Collaboratory (CORC).

October 24, 2022

Dr. Thomas Bundt Brings Leadership, Proven Experience

October 24, 2022

As part of the Veterans Affairs nationwide effort to assist Veterans and local community to dispose of unused or expired prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System is hosting a Rx Take-Back Event October 28, 2022 at its campuses in Seattle and Lakewood, Washington.

August 30, 2022

VA Puget Sound Health Care System announced today the opening of its new Outpatient Clinic in Everett, Washington as part of its ongoing primary care expansion plans to better serve Veterans.

August 25, 2022

VA Puget Sound Health Care System will hold a grand opening ceremony (includes tours) for its new Everett Clinic August 30 from 10 to 11 a.m.

July 18, 2022

The Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, has again granted three-year accreditation to VA Puget Sound Health Care System’s cancer program.