VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS)

11/13/2025

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming our local Des Moines Buccaneers hockey team to the Des Moines VA Medical Center for a special Meet the Team event. 6 Players from the team had a great time serving pizza and deserts in our lobby to more than 200 Veterans and staff. All those wonderful smiles and the laughter show how important community partnerships are for the well-being of the Veterans we serve. Thank you Des Moines Buccaneers!

11/12/2025

11/10/2025

Iowa veteran stories are being shared on radio station KLMJ 104.9 now through Veteran's day. Tune in or find them online at https://www.radioonthego.com/

11/06/2025

VA is proud to celebrate National Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service Week from October 31 to November 7, 2025! This year's theme, "Prosthetics: Transforming Disabilities into Possibilities," highlights how PSAS services, medically prescribed devices, and equipment enhance the rehabilitation, medical care, and independence of Veterans.

11/03/2025

Check out some of the amazing costumes from our annual Halloween Costume Contest! Winners to be announced soon!

10/30/2025

Center for Development and Civic Engagement is offering FREE TICKETS to Veterans of Central Iowa for the Des Moines Buccaneers upcoming Veterans Appreciation Night! Game is on November 14th at 7:05PM at the MidAmerican RecPlex . Hope to see you there!
(Tickets will be available for pickup on the 3rd of November 2025 while supplies last. CDCE office, Bldg. 2, RM 2020, of VA Central Iowa Main Campus. Offer is valid to all Veterans with valid proof of Veteran status. Tickets are limited to 2 per Veteran. Family groups are exempt.)

10/27/2025

VA Central Iowa Health Care System attended the 16th annual Fall Family Festival hosted by the Iowa National Guard Warrior and Family Service Branch, in collaboration with the Youth Program this past weekend. Information on VA Healthcare enrollment, services and programs were provided to those in attendance.

10/23/2025

Some Whole Health and well-being services will now have a $15 copay starting October 1. This applies to Veterans already responsible for outpatient copayments (Veterans in Priority Groups 6, 7, and 8).

For questions contact your finance representative or patient advocate at your VA facility.
https://www.va.gov/iowa-city-health-care/health-services/patient-advocates/

10/21/2025

VA Central Iowa Employee Award Nominations
1. BEE Award- Any non-nursing staff member who has gone above and beyond the call and delivered extraordinary patient experience

2. Daisy Award- Nursing only award to exemplary nurses who have gone above and beyond the call and delivered exceptional patient experience

3. Service line advocates in all areas can enter a PATS-R with the veteran's compliment

4. Hand written letter

Veterans or their family wishing to nominate VA Central Iowa employees for an award should look for the nomination forms in the main lobby of the Des Moines hospital, east entrance of the hospital, or ask a staff member in your area to provide a copy of the nomination. Completed forms can be placed in the nomination boxes near the canteen or left with managers at the CBOCs.

10/17/2025

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming the Iowa Wild hocky team to the Des Moines VA Medical Center for a special Meet the Team event. The players spent time visiting with Veterans and staff and served pizza in the lobby—bringing plenty of smiles and great conversation with them. Events like this remind us of the power of community partnerships and the importance of connection in supporting the well-being of our Veterans.

10/15/2025

VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) is dedicated to ensuring Veterans, their partners and VA staff have support and access to resources. Talk to your local VA IPVAP coordinator, visit our website or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Coordinators.asp

10/14/2025

Please join us to learn how to get the most out of VA.gov! In addition to managing your health care, you can update direct deposit, add or remove a dependent, if you are eligible apply for ChampVA, and so much more!