Marion VA Health Care System

03/12/2026

Today we held a ribbon cutting to officially open our new Primary Care & Women’s Health Clinic on the main campus!

03/11/2026

Please join us tomorrow at 12 Noon for a ribbon cutting to officially open our new Primary Care / Women's Health Clinic on the main campus.

03/11/2026

Attention Evansville - We are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive at our Evansville Health Care Center tomorrow from 10:00 - 3:00. Please come out and donate. Each donation can save up to 3 lives! Click here to reserve your timeslot, walk in's welcome as well. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=47715&driveType=all

03/06/2026

The Marion VA Health Care System is introducing Ambient AI Scribe in select clinics. Ambient AI Scribe is a new tool that securely helps your provider capture notes during your visit — so they can focus on you, not the keyboard. You can expect:

More one-on-one time with your provider

Clearer after-visit summaries

Same high-quality VA care — with a focus on what matters most – your health

Your privacy is always protected. Participation is your choice. To learn more, check out the video in the comments section.

Innovation in health care delivery because our Veterans deserve the very best.

03/06/2026

We are so blessed to have such strong support from our local community. Kudos to these young men and women for going above and beyond to help support our mission. These flags are a lasting memory for the loved ones who have lost a Veteran. 🇺🇸❤️

03/03/2026

Fresh Focus just hit 100 episodes! Thank you to our amazing Veterans and families for listening and supporting the podcast. To celebrate this milestone, we’re joined by a special guest: Marion VA Health Care System Executive Director Zach Sage. He shares his passion for serving Veterans, his journey with the VA, and how focusing on health and well-being helps him support our mission. We’re grateful for everyone who’s been part of this journey—here’s to many more episodes ahead!

Find the link to Episode #100 in the comments below 👇

02/24/2026

We love our Owensboro Team and they love our Veterans! Kudos to the team down in Owensboro, thank you for providing excellent care to our nation's heroes! 🇺🇸♥️ We Strive for 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

02/24/2026

The Veterans Crisis Line can help Veterans’ family members and friends get connected with helpful resources too.

Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

02/19/2026

We love to hear back from our Veterans on their experience! Our Evansville Health Care Center has a dedicated team and this direct feedback validates the love and care they provide our nation's heroes! KUDOS Evansville! We Strive for 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

02/19/2026

We are so proud of our Southern Illinois Communities for rallying around this Veteran to show him love and respect as he was laid to rest ❤️ 🇺🇸

A soldier was laid to rest today at Mound City National Cemetery; and he was not alone.
Charles Eugene Dirden, a 78-year-old U.S.
Army veteran, received full military honors Wednesday morning in Mound City. In the days leading up to the service, social media posts urged the public to attend out of concern that no family would be present.

FULL STORY: https://youtu.be/s5FmodSgrF4?si=ccdDyjgsGB0zAxu7

02/18/2026

We are so thankful for our amazing Veteran Service Organizations! They drive thousands of miles to help our nation's heroes get to and from their appointments!

If you are a veteran in need of transportation to and from your VA approved medical appointments. Reach out to us. We will be honored to assist you for the benefit that you've earned and deserve. 618-997-5311 X (153999) or (159477) Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County Citizens of Freeburg, IL Belleville VFW Post 1739 Swansea Illinois Residents Group

02/17/2026

Bird's eye view of a blast from the past!

Marion Veteran Affairs Medical Center, circa 1953