VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS)

VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) Mission: To maintain and improve the health and well being of network Veterans.

The medical center provides acute and specialized medical and surgical services, residential outpatient treatment programs in substance abuse and post-traumatic stress and a full range of mental health and long-term care services, as well as sub-acute and restorative rehabilitation services. A domiciliary for homeless veterans is located in Des Moines and general domiciliary beds are available at the Knoxville division. An active graduate medical education program exists at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System. Residents receive training in the areas of general internal medicine, general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology, urology and geriatrics. Additionally, medical students from the University of Iowa and Des Moines University receive training at VA CIHCS. Academic affiliations include the University of Iowa College of Medicine, Des Moines area Medical Education Consortium, Inc., and Des Moines University with numerous internship programs in allied health professions.

12/19/2025
12/18/2025

The holidays are often a time of joy and celebration, but they can also bring feelings of anxiety for some.

No matter what you’re experiencing, VA treatments and resources are available: Mentalhealth.va.gov/anxiety/treatment.asp

12/17/2025
We're excited to share the January activity calendar with you. We hope you'll join us for opportunities to connect, lear...
12/17/2025

We're excited to share the January activity calendar with you. We hope you'll join us for opportunities to connect, learn, relax and enjoy time with fellow Veterans. Your presence makes these events meaningful, and we look forward to seeing you!
You can also find the calendar by visiting www.va.gov/central-iowa-health-care/programs/ -calendar.

12/16/2025
Holiday Caroling in the Main Lobby! We hope you can join us for holiday caroling in the main lobby this Wed. Dec. 17 fro...
12/15/2025

Holiday Caroling in the Main Lobby! We hope you can join us for holiday caroling in the main lobby this Wed. Dec. 17 from 10:30-11:30am led by Music Therapy and Veterans. Lyric sheets will be provided. Come join the fun!

12/11/2025

Did you know that Veterans are eligible for VA burial benefits? These include burial in a VA national cemetery, a government-furnished headstone or marker, a burial flag, and perpetual gravesite care at no cost.
Learn more about VA benefits and eligibility:
https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families

Beginning this Friday, December 12, the southwest entrance into Building 25 & Building 12 CLC 1st floor will be closed f...
12/11/2025

Beginning this Friday, December 12, the southwest entrance into Building 25 & Building 12 CLC 1st floor will be closed for both access and egress. Staff and patients wishing to access Building 12 CLC must utilize the front door on the North side of the building for BOTH access and egress. The closure is expected to last until Spring 2026.

Lisa Curnes, Medical Center Director, and Eddie Gutierrez, Chief of Center for Development and Civic Engagement had the ...
12/11/2025

Lisa Curnes, Medical Center Director, and Eddie Gutierrez, Chief of Center for Development and Civic Engagement had the privilege to accept a check from the Des Moines Buccaneers for $7,500 for Veteran Appreciation at VA Central Iowa Health Care System! Thank you to the Des Moines Buccaneers for your support!

12/10/2025

Last Roll Call of Remembrance

Address

3600-30th Street
Des Moines, IA
50310

Telephone

+15156995999

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