VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

03/11/2026

On Wednesday, March 18, at 5 p.m., we will be hosting a patient Tele-Town Hall event for Eastern Colorado Health Care System patients. Agenda topics for the event will include leadership and health care system updates, as well as answering patient questions live on the call.
For the event, we are only able to dial out to a small sampling of our patient population to participate, but all are welcome to join. For patients on the randomized dial out list, you will receive a robo-call the night before, making you aware of the call the next day. If you do not receive a robo-call the night before, and would like to participate, patients can dial the event call-in line at 5 p.m. when the call begins. The event dial-in line for patients is: 855-274-9533.

For more information, please visit: https://www.va.gov/eastern-colorado-health-care/events/85126/

03/10/2026

1. File your VA travel claim in 3 steps:
• Go to the beneficiary travel self-service system (BTSSS) and sign in
• Select your appointment and verify your mileage
• Submit your claim
File within 30 days of your appointment and get paid in 3-5 business days with direct deposit. Learn more about submitting a travel claim: https://www.va.gov/eastern-colorado-health-care/programs/beneficiary-travel-self-service-system-btsss/
2. How to set up direct deposit for VA travel pay:
• Sign in to the beneficiary travel self-service system (BTSSS) and add your bank account information under your profile settings.
Remember: Travel pay direct deposit is separate from disability or pension payments. You need to set it up specifically for travel reimbursement. Once it's set up, you'll get reimbursed in 3-5 business days. Learn more about submitting a travel claim: https://www.va.gov/eastern-colorado-health-care/programs/beneficiary-travel-self-service-system-btsss/
3. Filing a travel claim for a community care appointment? Here’s what you need:
• Proof of attendance from your provider (appointment summary, receipt or signed letter)
• Your appointment date and location
• Mileage from your home to the appointment
Upload your documentation when you file through BTSSS and submit it within 30 days of your appointment. Learn more about submitting a travel claim: https://www.va.gov/eastern-colorado-health-care/programs/beneficiary-travel-self-service-system-btsss/

File your travel reimbursement claims online and receive payment within 3-5 days with direct deposit.

03/10/2026

VA S.A.V.E. Training teaches you how to recognize warning signs of Veteran su***de and respond before a situation becomes critical.

Take the free online training online now: learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save.

03/09/2026

The Battlefield Acupuncture walk-in clinic at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center will be closed today, Monday, March 9. We apologize for any inconvenience. The clinic will resume regular hours next Monday, March 16, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Patients in the surrounding areas, who are needing BFA treatment in the meantime, may travel to the Golden VA Clinic, where services will be offered from 1-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, check-in at the second floor Primary Care desk. Thank you.

03/09/2026

VA is committed to looking for ways to enhance Veterans’ health care experiences – making it easier, more efficient, and more personal. In this video, you’ll learn about VA’s ambient AI scribe tool as an optional enhancement to your in-person appointments.

VA is committed to looking for ways to enhance Veterans’ health care experiences – making it easier, more efficient, and more personal. In this video, you’ll...

03/09/2026

03/06/2026

VA Eastern Colorado is recruiting veterans who are experiencing, PTSD-related nightmares to participate in a research study to help us understand if improving sleep quality, by reducing the impact of nightmares, can improve cardiovascular health.

To be eligible for the study, veterans must experience repetitive nightmares related to PTSD and be between the ages of 22 and 88 years old.

If interested, use your phone to scan the QR code in the image provided and complete the optional preliminary eligibility survey.

For any questions, contact Claire Cox at Claire.Cox@va.gov.

03/06/2026

03/05/2026

Yesterday I told the American Legion- it’s a new day at VA. We’re slashing wait times and making it easier for our women Veterans to get the care they need. The mission is simple - Veterans First. Always.

03/04/2026

VA ECHCS Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program is Now Recruiting

Want to boost your professional career as a Licensed Independent Practitioner delivering high-quality and evidence based care for our nation’s Veterans? VA ECHCS is now recruiting for it Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program.

Applications for the 2026-2027 are due by March 31.

For the application, application requirements and other pertinent information, visit VA ECHCS' page, https://ow.ly/GKBF50YoNXh

Why us?
• 12-month residency combining clinical practicum experiences, specialty rotations, and didactic education
• Work alongside expert nurse practitioners, physicians, social workers, clinical pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary professionals
• Clinical rotations may include: General Mental Health through Behavioral Health Integrated Program and/or Primary Care Mental Health Integration, Inpatient Mental Health, Domiciliary and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Residential, Psychiatric Emergency Services, Crisis Same Day Access, Substance Use Disorder Clinic, Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery Services, and more!
• Opportunity to make a difference and work on evidenced-based practice projects
• Stipend of $90,031 with comprehensive benefits package including voluntary insurances, 11 paid holidays, annual leave, and sick leave

Who?
• Applicant Requirements are on the website below
• General: Graduate of an accredited advance practice psychiatric nursing program (MSN, DNP, PhD) within the past 12 months, Credentialed as NP by start of the program (rare exceptions can be made), complete application packet

Any questions not addressed on website, please contact the MH NPR Team at VAECHCSMHNPRApplicants@va.gov
Participation in the MH NPR program does not guarantee employment within the Department of Veterans Affairs although there may be preferential hiring opportunities.

03/04/2026

🚨Attention Burlington Veterans

Due to a power outage in the area, the Burlington VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic will be closed for the remainder of the day, March 4.

📞 In the interim, VA Health Connect is available for scheduling, nurse triage, pharmacy services, and acute virtual visits. To connect, call our main line at 303-399-8020 and follow the prompts.