Fargo VA Health Care System

04/22/2026

The Fargo VA Connected Health team is visiting the Fergus Falls VA Clinic from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 29 to offer My HealtheVet in-person login assistance, account access and education. Please visit https://www.va.gov/fargo-health-care/programs/patient-care-services/connected-care/connected-health/ for more information about My HealtheVet.

For better results, please bring your phone, tablet or laptop, a government issued ID such as a valid driver’s license or passport, along with your Social Security card. Access to your email (whether on your device or by sharing your username and password with us) and text messaging are also required.

Can’t make it that day? Veterans can also call the Connected Health office at 701-239-3700, ext. 4420 for virtual assistance.

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

VA’s Million Veteran Program helps researchers study how genes affect health, leading to discoveries that can save lives and improve care. MVP research focuses on areas such as mental health, cancer, tinnitus, and military exposures—and you can help. Join today at http://www.mvp.va.gov?utm_source=facebook&utm_content=share_story&utm_campaign=editorial_apr2026&utm_term=April2026 or call 866-441-6075.

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

Gulf War and Your Health:
Certain illnesses are associated with Gulf War service in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations from August 2, 1990 to present. Medically unexplained illnesses (also commonly referred to as Gulf War illness or Chronic Multi-symptom illness) are a significant concern for some Veterans who served during the Gulf War. For more information: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/PUBLICHEALTH/exposures/gulfwar/index.asp

The VA also lists health conditions that are presumed to be caused by Gulf War exposures. This means if you served in one of the listed areas and have one of these conditions, the VA assumes it is related to your service. Conditions include:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders including Irritable Bowel Syndrome
To see the full list of presumptive health conditions, visit: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/PUBLICHEALTH/exposures/gulfwar/medically-unexplained-illness.asp

Need Help or Have Questions?
If you have concerns about your Gulf War exposures or want to join the Gulf War Registry (research), contact our Environmental Health Coordinator:
Tonya Kemper
Phone: 701-232-3241 ext. 2982
Email: Tonya.Kemper@va.gov

Filing a Claim
If you want to file a claim for Gulf War exposure, you can:
• Contact your County Veteran Service Office
• Call the Fargo VBA Regional Office: 701-451-4625
• Call the National Call Center: 1-800-827-1000
• Apply online: https://www.va.gov/disability/file-disability-claim-form-21-526ez/introduction

The Gulf War Newsletter can be found here: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/PUBLICHEALTH/exposures/meyh/publications/index.asp

04/21/2026

Don't Miss our next DEA National TAKEBACK Event on Saturday, April 25th from 10am-2PM

Unneeded Prescriptions can be disposed of in the blue MedSafe box located in the main lobby next to the ATM and Hearing Aid Repair Drop Box

04/20/2026

Huge Congratulations to Tracy V***a, PA & Dr. Bharat Raman, MD for being awarded the 2026 Byron D. Danielson, MD VA Clinicians of the Year award for the Fargo VA Health Care System!

Their exceptional dedication and compassion truly shine in their care for our Veterans at VA Fargo. Thank you both for going above and beyond! Not Pictured, Dr. Bharat Raman📷

04/17/2026

For 80 years, the Veterans Health Administration has led the way in medical innovation. It has driven breakthroughs to transform care for Veterans and improve health care nationwide. Each year, VA hosts the Winter Sports Clinic which challenges Veterans with disabilities to overcome obstacles and push past limitations.

Learn more about the history of VA’s National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.
https://www.wintersportsclinic.org/