Spokane VA Medical Center

04/27/2026

DYK: Moving our bodies regularly through complementary and integrative health therapies can naturally reduce inflammation and pain? Participation in Whole Health services, such as tai chi, has helped up to 42% of Veterans with short-term pain management. Learn more: www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/cih/Tai_Chi_and_Qigong.asp.

04/27/2026

Caring and confidential support for Veterans is available 24/7. No matter what you’re going through, you can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by call, chat, or text.

04/24/2026

VA leaders, staff, and stakeholders proudly support National Volunteer Appreciation Week by honoring the exceptional individuals who generously volunteer their time and talents at VA. This morning, Veteran and Washington State VFW leader Carla Scott recognized VA Ambassador volunteer Ronny Emerson, a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran, with a certificate and a 500-hour volunteer service pin. National Volunteer Appreciation Week is a special time dedicated to celebrating, personally recognizing, and expressing gratitude to all who contribute to Spokane VA’s mission of providing high-quality healthcare to Veterans. To our Veteran patients, devoted staff, and outstanding VA volunteers—thank you for your commitment to the VA mission! Learn more about volunteering at Spokane VA: https://www.va.gov/spokane-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/

04/24/2026

VA Golden Age Games began in 1985, long before “senior athletics” was a mainstream idea. VA recognized that aging Veterans needed more than medical care. They also needed motivation, goals, and a sense of connection. So, the Games were born with just a few hundred competitors.
Today, they’ve grown into a major event where thousands of athletes and supporters from across the country come to take part. It is a living tribute to the fact that service continues after age 50 and that strength can last a lifetime.

The Veterans Health Administration is marking 80 years of supporting Veterans of all ages and abilities just like the Golden Age Game athletes. Learn more.

https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/

04/23/2026

VA nurses, we appreciate you! You work daily to provide the best care possible to Veterans. We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU for your hard work and your heart. We’re endlessly grateful for the difference you make in the lives of those who have served our country.

04/23/2026

Whether you’re looking for clinical care, counseling, or assistance with benefits, the Veterans Crisis Line Resource Locator tool can connect you to local support: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/find-resources/local-resources/

04/23/2026

You can join VA’s Million Veteran Program from home. By becoming part of MVP, you help researchers study conditions that matter to Veterans like you. This tutorial shows how to join MVP online today. Learn more at http://www.mvp.va.gov?utm_source=facebook&utm_content=share_story&utm_campaign=editorial_apr2026&utm_term=April2026

04/22/2026

Veterans: VetRide makes it easy to get you to VA care, no matter where you live. Schedule your own ride with the new VetRide portal, check your appointments, or cancel a trip if plans change. Sign in at www.vetride.va.gov.

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

The Mann-Grandstaff VAMC team was honored to support and participate in last weekend’s 6th Annual Heroes Homestead March and Fun Run, held at Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane. Founded by a Marine Corps Veteran and his wife, Heroes Homestead is a valued VA community partner dedicated to strengthening military families and raising awareness to help prevent su***de. Based in a tranquil country setting near Deer Park, this growing nonprofit organization provides peer mentoring and clinical counseling support to Veterans, first responders, and their families. Attendees enjoyed perfect weather and a spirited atmosphere as hundreds gathered near the carousel for opening ceremonies, sponsor recognition, and a collective commitment to building a stronger community. This year’s event featured numerous booths and new vendors, a craft workshop for parents and children, friendly service animals, a car show, and timed 5k and 12k running routes. Many participants also wore yellow ribbons in support of all local active-duty service members and National Guard personnel deployed overseas.

04/20/2026

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.

04/20/2026

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/