Dayton VA Medical Center

02/13/2026

VA’s Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) provides you with a mental health team that works together to help you get the care you need to reach your treatment goals.

Learn more about BHIP: MentalHealth.va.gov/BHIP

02/12/2026

We continued the celebration of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week with Valentine's Day cards and candy for Veterans today. Dayton VA staff and leadership joined volunteers from the Air Force Sergeants Association and the Air & Space Forces Association to spread some smiles. Thanks to the volunteers and to the Veterans we proudly serve.

02/12/2026

If you received this text message or an email today, please know it is legitimate. Dayton VA is getting a new Electronic Health Record on June 6th. We need Veterans to make sure their contact information is updated. Please go to VA.gov to update your profile or you can call in to our main number at 937-268-6511.

02/12/2026

The new Electronic Health Record goes LIVE at the Dayton VA on June 6th. See flyer for some of the benefits of the software system.

02/12/2026

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The Dayton VA Medical Center and our clinics will be closed for the Presidents' Day federal holiday this upcoming Monday, February 16th. Our Emergency Department and inpatient missions will remain open. We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, February 17th.

02/12/2026

Dozens showed up to pay their respects to four unaccompanied Veterans at a joint committal service at Dayton National Cemetery. Army Private Jesse Patterson, Jr., Air Force Sergeant Larry Morgan, Air Force A1C Bernard Eckstein, and Army Specialist John Alan Brown were honored for their service and given a final salute. Thanks to all who attended.

02/12/2026

GI Bill® students: Prepare to verify your enrollment at the end of the month – it’s required! Verify via text, email, online or through Ask VA.

Contact the Education Call Center at 888-442-4551 to switch your verification method.

02/11/2026

VA offers a variety of treatment options—including prescription medications, ni****ne replacement therapy, and to***co use cessation counseling—to Veterans who want to stop using smokeless to***co products like dip or chew.

02/11/2026

02/10/2026

Members of the American Legion visited inpatients today in honor of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. The members gave each Veteran a $35 gift card. District 3 Gifts for Yanks Commander Bob Steggmann said the gift cards are a small token of appreciation and to thank the Veterans for their service. Medical Center Director Jennifer DeFrancesco also visited with the patients.

02/10/2026

There will be a committal service honoring four unaccompanied Veterans this Thursday, February 12th at 9am Dayton National Cemetery. They are Army Private Jesse Patterson, Jr., Air Force Sergeant Larry Morgan, Air Force A1C Bernard Eckstein, and Army Specialist John Alan Bown. All except Patterson have already been laid to rest but all four will be honored together for their service. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects. Attendees should arrive at Cortege Lane 2 by 8:45am to drive in the procession to the committal shelter for the service.

02/10/2026

You don’t need to be enrolled in VA health care or benefits to get immediate su***de prevention support. If you or a Veteran you know needs help, contact the Veterans Crisis Line right now.