VAPIHCS Veterans

Living with Diabetes in the Pacific Islands In the past, many Veterans in the Pacific Islands remember loved ones being diagnosed with diabetes, and then beginning a slow descent from health. Treatment was not as available or advanced in the…

As we head into summer, I’m thinking about safety. With children out of school and hurricane season upon us, there is the potential for danger on many fronts. Please review all safety information that we put out, and be mindful of…

InnovationThis week I am thinking about innovation, and how much it matters to bring the best care possible to Veterans across the Pacific Islands. Innovation isn’t just about new technology – it’s about new ways of thinking, serving, and delivering…

The VA Women’s Health program wants to raise awareness about endometriosis this month. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue that is like the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. These cells respond to changes in your body’s hormones…

In March, we celebrate National Social Work Month and recognize the key role social workers play in helping with some of VA’s most urgent priorities. Locally, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) social workers are on the front lines…

VAPIHCS is excited to announce the opening of an urgent care clinic inside of our Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic. VAPIHCS is working diligently to expand services for Veterans across the Pacific Islands, and this new service will help deliver…

The Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic opened on April 8, 2024, and has created an important space for Veterans to get VA Care, come to events, and socialize. Now we are excited to announce we are opening an Urgent Care…

No Veteran should be homeless in the country they fought to defend. VA is committed to ending homelessness among Veterans because it is our nation’s duty to ensure all Veterans have a place to call home. No matter where homeless…

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will provide Veterans additional time to transition to a new online login system that lets them more quickly and securely access information about their VA health care and benefits. In July, VA…

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) expanded the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) — the nation’s first digital platform dedicated to the memory of Veterans and service members — to allow Veterans to tell their own story before they pass away.…