Fayetteville VA NC Coastal Health Care System

12/05/2025

Women Veterans can now schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology providers without a referral from a primary care provider.

12/04/2025

Plan Today, Honor Forever. Whether choosing a VA national cemetery or a private cemetery, VA burial and memorial benefits are available to Veterans.
Learn more about these benefits and eligibility: https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families

12/03/2025

12/02/2025

With 20 new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care clinics opened since January, we’re expanding access to ensure Veterans get the health care choices they’ve earned. And when eligible Vets can’t come to us, we’ll pay for them to see a non-VA provider.

12/01/2025

The holiday season means an increase in online shopping and purchases. Cyber Monday and year end gift giving often bring about opportunities for scammers to use distractions to target Veterans and their loved ones.

Bad actors often create fake retail websites, pop-up online stores, or pose as sellers offering discounted merchandise. Victims may make purchases and will either receive counterfeit and low-quality items, or the products will never arrive. Scammers may also steal credit card information that was entered for the purchase.

Learn how to avoid shopping scams: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/11/how-avoid-online-shopping-scam-holiday-season?utm_source=govdelivery

Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find out more and report to the appropriate agency at VSAFE.gov or calling 833-38V-SAFE.

12/01/2025

Be part of the Women Veterans focus group at the VA Fayetteville Coastal Health Care System on December 19, to discuss various women's health topics. Veterans interested in attending should reach out to Kara Enright, the Women Veteran Program Manager, at 910-219-6894 or Kara.Enright@va.gov to confirm their attendance. This event will take place in person.

We look forward to your participation and are eager to learn from your feedback about how we can improve.

11/25/2025

11/20/2025

🕯️ International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day – Saturday, November 22, 2025 🕯️

Each year, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, survivors of su***de loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through shared experience.

This day—established by Congress in 1999 thanks to Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to su***de—is a time for healing and support for those affected by su***de.

Join us locally in Fayetteville or at one of several events across North Carolina, including an online option.

📍 Fayetteville Event
🗓️ Saturday, November 22, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM EST
🔗 Register or learn more: https://ow.ly/ZNZx50XuKVf

Other NC Locations & Times:
🕤 Asheville – 9:30 AM
🕤 Charlotte – 9:30 AM
🕙 Chapel Hill – 10:00 AM
🕙 Hendersonville – 10:00 AM
🕙 Hickory – 10:00 AM
🕙 Winston Salem – 10:00 AM
💻 Online Option – 10:00 AM EST

🔗 Find events nationwide for friends and family:
👉 https://ow.ly/nbwS50XuKVb

Need support or have questions?
Reach out to our Su***de Prevention Team:

📞 Fayetteville VAMC – Brittany Jenkins: 910-488-2120 x207644 | ✉️ brittany.jenkins@va.gov
📞 Fayetteville HCC – Schimona McBryde: 910-475-6359 | ✉️ schimona.flowers@va.gov
📞 Jacksonville CBOC – Ramona Smerz: 910-219-6801 | ✉️ ramona.smerz@va.gov
📞 Wilmington HCC – Tamela Bryan: 910-343-5300 x283833 | ✉️ tamela.bryan@va.gov
📞 Jacksonville CBOC (SPCM) – Jayme Boling: 910-219-6887 | ✉️ jayme.boling@va.gov
📞 Community Engagement – Kendra Danzer: 910-488-2120 x201689 | ✉️ kendra.danzer@va.gov
📞 Program Support – Joanna Perez: 910-488-2120 x205406 | ✉️ joanna.perez@va.gov
📧 SP Team Email: VHAFNCSu***dePreventionTeam@va.gov

11/20/2025

🚭 The Great American Smokeout – Start Your Quit Journey Today!
📅 Thursday, November 20, 2025
📍 VA Fayetteville Coastal Health Care System

Quitting smoking isn’t easy — but you don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to quit all in one day. Let the Great American Smokeout be your Day One toward a healthier, smoke-free life.

Every year, more than 480,000 deaths in the U.S. are caused by smoking — making it the leading cause of preventable death. But the good news? Quitting smoking can significantly reduce your risk of disease and improve your quality of life — no matter how long you’ve smoked.

VA Fayetteville Coastal Health Care System will host educational tables on 11/20/2025 at:

Fayetteville Health Care Center (HCC) – near the Women’s Clinic entrance
Ramsey Street VA Clinic – in the Dental Department waiting room

Stop by to:
✅ Learn about the health risks of smoking
✅ Get resources to help you quit
✅ Talk with VA staff about support options

Learn more and take the first step at:
https://www.prevention.va.gov/PREVENTION/Healthy_Living/Be_Tobacco_Free.asp

Make a plan. Find support. Take the first step.

11/20/2025

VA permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025.

11/19/2025

Great news: The backlog of Veterans waiting for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits is down 57% since the start of the second Trump Administration! https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-reduces-backlog-of-veterans-waiting-for-va-benefits-by-57/

11/18/2025

From reducing the backlog of Veterans waiting for benefits, to opening 20 new health care facilities or providing shelter for tens of thousands of homeless Veterans, VA is making real progress during the second Trump Administration.