http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:21:00 MDT http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/COVID_19_Veteran_vaccination_update.asp Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:30:00 MDT All Veterans, Veteran spouses and/or caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine from Montana VA Health Care System (MTVAHCS). Schedule your appointment today! Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/COVID_19_Veteran_vaccination_update_1610484913441 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/180x130photo_vaccinationupdate.jpg A Montana Veteran receives a COVID-19 vaccine. All Veterans, Veteran spouses and/or caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine from Montana VA Health Care System (MTVAHCS). Schedule your appointment today! COVID-19 Vaccination Update All Veterans, Veteran spouses and/or caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine from Montana VA Health Care System (MTVAHCS). Schedule your appointment today! http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Montana_VA_flexes_vaccine_muscle_as_part_of_a_larg.asp Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:15:00 MST O-dark thirty. A small plane glides into Glacier Park International Airport with a precious cargo on board - 400 Moderna vaccines for high-risk Veterans in one of the more remote parts of Montana. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Montana_VA_flexes_vaccine_muscle_as_part_of_a_larg_1612823714735 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Rural_vaccine_180x130.jpg A nurse administers a vaccine to a Veteran O-dark thirty. A small plane glides into Glacier Park International Airport with a precious cargo on board - 400 Moderna vaccines for high-risk Veterans in one of the more remote parts of Montana. Montana Veterans get vaccine O-dark thirty. A small plane glides into Glacier Park International Airport with a precious cargo on board - 400 Moderna vaccines for high-risk Veterans in one of the more remote parts of Montana. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Virtual_Veteran_Town_Hall.asp Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:32:00 MST Join Montana VA on Nov. 23 for a virtual town hall! Hear updates on COVID-19, ways to stay safe & well this holiday season, & other important updates! Also, there will be a Q&A section, so bring your questions! Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Virtual_Veteran_Town_Hall_1605637859084 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Features/180x130TownHall.png Nov.23 Virtual Veterans Town Hall Join Montana VA on Nov. 23 for a virtual town hall! Hear updates on COVID-19, ways to stay safe & well this holiday season, & other important updates! Also, there will be a Q&A section, so bring your questions! Virtual Veteran Town Hall Join Montana VA on Nov. 23 for a virtual town hall! Hear updates on COVID-19, ways to stay safe & well this holiday season, & other important updates! Also, there will be a Q&A section, so bring your questions! http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Montana_VA_Health_Care_Systems_Named_as_one_of_Mon.asp Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:00:00 MDT In the past year, Montana VA Health Care System has embraced opportunities that came with planned and unplanned changes. This commitment to excellence resulted in the VA named as one of Montana’s top ten best employers. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Montana_VA_Health_Care_Systems_Named_as_one_of_Mon_1600457901687 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Features/Fort_Harrison_thumb_180x130_2.jpg Fort Harrison VA Medical Center In the past year, Montana VA Health Care System has embraced opportunities that came with planned and unplanned changes. This commitment to excellence resulted in the VA named as one of Montana’s top ten best employers. Montana VA among Top Employers In the past year, Montana VA Health Care System has embraced opportunities that came with planned and unplanned changes. This commitment to excellence resulted in the VA named as one of Montana’s top ten best employers. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Veterans_receive_free_flu_shots.asp Sun, 13 Sep 2020 15:55:00 MDT Veterans have multiple options to get their flu shot this year! From getting a flu shot at a scheduled VA appointment, stopping in at a Montana VA flu clinic, or finding a community flu shot provider--you have options! Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_receive_free_flu_shots_1315950903943 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/FluShot_graphic180x130.jpg Fight the flu--get your flu shot! Veterans have multiple options to get their flu shot this year! From getting a flu shot at a scheduled VA appointment, stopping in at a Montana VA flu clinic, or finding a community flu shot provider--you have options! Get your free flu shot! Veterans have multiple options to get their flu shot this year! From getting a flu shot at a scheduled VA appointment, stopping in at a Montana VA flu clinic, or finding a community flu shot provider--you have options! http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/An_evening_of_Mental_Strength.asp Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:30:00 MDT Montana Veterans and Jason DeShaw will share honest conversations about mental health at a livestreamed event on Thursday, June 25. This group knows that feeling OK can take a lot of work, and it's not always easy. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/An_evening_of_Mental_Strength_1592922012427 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Features/concert_edit_thumb_180x130.jpg An evening of mental strength Montana Veterans and Jason DeShaw will share honest conversations about mental health at a livestreamed event on Thursday, June 25. This group knows that feeling OK can take a lot of work, and it's not always easy. An Evening of Mental Strength Montana Veterans and Jason DeShaw will share honest conversations about mental health at a livestreamed event on Thursday, June 25. This group knows that feeling OK can take a lot of work, and it's not always easy. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VA_Lead_Sites_Begin_Reintroduction_of_Health_Care.asp Fri, 15 May 2020 16:30:00 MDT VA is moving forward with reintroducing select services at facilities across the country. The Montana VA Health Care System was selected as a Lead Site for the nation and will begin this first phase on May 18. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Lead_Sites_Begin_Reintroduction_of_Health_Care_1589568185038 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/VA_moving_forward_thumb3.jpg Choose VA - Moving forward together, safe care is our mission VA is moving forward with reintroducing select services at facilities across the country. The Montana VA Health Care System was selected as a Lead Site for the nation and will begin this first phase on May 18. Phasing in select services VA is moving forward with reintroducing select services at facilities across the country. The Montana VA Health Care System was selected as a Lead Site for the nation and will begin this first phase on May 18. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Flying_VA_employee_Howls_for_Health_Care.asp Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:00:00 MDT Pilot and VA employee Kevin Danz is right in the mix of the Howling for Health Care trend to recognize health care workers and first responders during the current health crisis. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Flying_VA_employee_Howls_for_Health_Care_1586547951278 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Features/howling_health_care_thumb1_180x130.jpg Pilot Kevin Danz and TV weatherman Curtis Grevenitz with a plane in the background Pilot and VA employee Kevin Danz is right in the mix of the Howling for Health Care trend to recognize health care workers and first responders during the current health crisis. VA pilot Howls for Health Care Pilot and VA employee Kevin Danz is right in the mix of the Howling for Health Care trend to recognize health care workers and first responders during the current health crisis. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/COVID_19_Pharmacy_Refills.asp Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:15:00 MDT Attention Veterans: There is no need to stockpile medications. Please know that VA is able to order, fill and mail medications in a timely manner to ensure our Veterans’ needs are met. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/COVID_19_Pharmacy_Refills_1584389309545 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/medication_thumb_180x130.jpg Medication Bottle Attention Veterans: There is no need to stockpile medications. Please know that VA is able to order, fill and mail medications in a timely manner to ensure our Veterans’ needs are met. COVID-19 & Pharmacy Refills Attention Veterans: There is no need to stockpile medications. Please know that VA is able to order, fill and mail medications in a timely manner to ensure our Veterans’ needs are met. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Clinics_renamed_for_WWII_Vets.asp Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:30:00 MST Hundreds were on hand to witness the long-awaited renaming ceremony of two Billings VA clinics for World War II Veterans and Montana natives Benjamin Steele and Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Clinics_renamed_for_WWII_Vets_1583433012360 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Billings2_thumb_180x130.jpg A.J. Not Afraid and Shirley Steele Hundreds were on hand to witness the long-awaited renaming ceremony of two Billings VA clinics for World War II Veterans and Montana natives Benjamin Steele and Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow. Clinics renamed for WWII Vets Hundreds were on hand to witness the long-awaited renaming ceremony of two Billings VA clinics for World War II Veterans and Montana natives Benjamin Steele and Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VA_MISSION_Act_of_2018.asp Tue, 28 May 2019 10:30:00 MDT Under the VA MISSION Act, Veterans can expect a variety of improvements to community care. Eligibility criteria will be different, a new urgent care benefit will be provided, and customer service will be better. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_MISSION_Act_of_2018_1559078126830 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Features/MISSIONact_forveterans_180x130.jpg VA Mission Act for Veterans infograph Under the VA MISSION Act, Veterans can expect a variety of improvements to community care. Eligibility criteria will be different, a new urgent care benefit will be provided, and customer service will be better. VA MISSION Act Under the VA MISSION Act, Veterans can expect a variety of improvements to community care. Eligibility criteria will be different, a new urgent care benefit will be provided, and customer service will be better. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Be_Ther.asp Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:52:00 MST You don’t need to have special training to support the Veterans in your life. We can all do something to help. Preventing suicide begins with just the willingness to Be There. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Be_Ther_1548190415182 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/180x130suicideprevention.jpg Suicide Prevention You don’t need to have special training to support the Veterans in your life. We can all do something to help. Preventing suicide begins with just the willingness to Be There. Be There You don’t need to have special training to support the Veterans in your life. We can all do something to help. Preventing suicide begins with just the willingness to Be There. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/K_9s_for_Warriors_Because_Together_We_Stand.asp Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:17:00 MST Her senses were always up, in a constant state of fight or flight, ever since that day in May of 2012. Tiffany Baker, an Army National Guard soldier, was traveling in a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/K_9s_for_Warriors_Because_Together_We_Stand_1544801010570 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Features/K_9_thumb.jpg K-9s for Warriors Her senses were always up, in a constant state of fight or flight, ever since that day in May of 2012. Tiffany Baker, an Army National Guard soldier, was traveling in a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle K-9s for Warriors Her senses were always up, in a constant state of fight or flight, ever since that day in May of 2012. Tiffany Baker, an Army National Guard soldier, was traveling in a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Montana_VA_Nurse_Honored_with_Daisy_Award.asp Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:30:00 MST Nurse Mary Anderson with Montana VA Health Care System’s Anaconda Community Based Outpatient Clinic has been honored with a DAISY Award. Her award comes after being nominated by a Veteran who was suffering severe pain. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Montana_VA_Nurse_Honored_with_Daisy_Award_1544135215305 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Features/daisy.png Daisy Award Nurse Mary Anderson with Montana VA Health Care System’s Anaconda Community Based Outpatient Clinic has been honored with a DAISY Award. Her award comes after being nominated by a Veteran who was suffering severe pain. Montana VA Nurse Honored Nurse Mary Anderson with Montana VA Health Care System’s Anaconda Community Based Outpatient Clinic has been honored with a DAISY Award. Her award comes after being nominated by a Veteran who was suffering severe pain. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Veterans_Treatment_Court.asp Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:50:00 MDT The Eighth Judicial District Court in Great Falls, Mont., along with Montana VA and community work with Veterans to achieve sobriety, stability for mental health issues, a job, and a place to live. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Treatment_Court_1535471653084 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Features/VetCourt_thumb.jpg Vet Court The Eighth Judicial District Court in Great Falls, Mont., along with Montana VA and community work with Veterans to achieve sobriety, stability for mental health issues, a job, and a place to live. Vet Court a Success The Eighth Judicial District Court in Great Falls, Mont., along with Montana VA and community work with Veterans to achieve sobriety, stability for mental health issues, a job, and a place to live. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Final_EA_and_FONSI_for_seismic_upgrade.asp Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:05:00 MDT The VA announces the preparation and availability of the Final EA and FONSI for the proposed structural retrofitting (seismic upgrade) and selected renovations to Fort Harrison VA Medical Center facilities. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Final_EA_and_FONSI_for_EUL_project_1534261000150 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Available_Upon_Request_180x130.png Available Upon Request - EA and FONSI The VA announces the preparation and availability of the Final EA and FONSI for the proposed structural retrofitting (seismic upgrade) and selected renovations to Fort Harrison VA Medical Center facilities. Seismic Final EA/FONSI The VA announces the preparation and availability of the Final EA and FONSI for the proposed structural retrofitting (seismic upgrade) and selected renovations to Fort Harrison VA Medical Center facilities. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Public_Notice_Seismic_Retrofit_of_VA_hospital.asp Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:45:00 MDT The Draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed structural retrofitting & selected renovations to Fort Harrison VA Medical Center is now available. The public comment period will end on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Public_Notice_Seismic_Retrofit_of_VA_hospital_1529073738100 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/linked_docs_and_photos/Public_Comment_VA_logo_180x130.jpg Public Notice The Draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed structural retrofitting & selected renovations to Fort Harrison VA Medical Center is now available. The public comment period will end on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Montana VA Seismic Retrofit The Draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed structural retrofitting & selected renovations to Fort Harrison VA Medical Center is now available. The public comment period will end on Sunday, July 15, 2018. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Montana_VA_Primary_Care_Provider_update_Feb_2018.asp Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:15:00 MDT The Montana VA has recently received numerous inquiries concerning primary care provider vacancies across the state. The executive leadership team wants our Veterans, their families and the public to know the facts. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Montana_VA_Primary_Care_Provider_update_Feb_2018_1518736564273 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/MTVA_PCP_020918_180x130.png image of MTVA map with PCP staffing and locations as of Feb. 9, 2018 The Montana VA has recently received numerous inquiries concerning primary care provider vacancies across the state. The executive leadership team wants our Veterans, their families and the public to know the facts. MTVA Primary Care Feb. 2018 The Montana VA has recently received numerous inquiries concerning primary care provider vacancies across the state. The executive leadership team wants our Veterans, their families and the public to know the facts. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/State_of_Montana_VA_presentation_Oct_20.asp Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:30:00 MDT Veterans, VA employees, family members, the general public, and media are all invited to join the Montana VA staff for the State of Montana VA presentation, Oct. 20. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/State_of_Montana_VA_presentation_Oct_20_1507757481126 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/State_of_MTVA_Helena_Oct_20_180x130.png State of Montana VA, Oct. 20, in Helena Veterans, VA employees, family members, the general public, and media are all invited to join the Montana VA staff for the State of Montana VA presentation, Oct. 20. Doors open at 5:00 pm. State of MTVA, Oct. 20 Veterans, VA employees, family members, the general public, and media are all invited to join the Montana VA staff for the State of Montana VA presentation, Oct. 20. Doors open at 5:00 pm. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Finding_of_no_significant_impact_Freedom_s_Path.asp Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:45:00 MDT Finding of no significant impact for enhanced use lease project at Fort Harrison VAMC. The Freedom's Path project renovates 11 existing buildings and constructs two more to create 42 housing units for homeless veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Finding_of_no_significant_impact_Freedom_s_Path_1504198190233 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/linked_docs_and_photos/FONSI_180x130.png Finding Of No Significant Impact logo Finding of no significant impact for enhanced use lease project at Fort Harrison VAMC. The Freedom's Path project renovates 11 existing buildings and constructs two more to create 42 housing units for homeless veterans. EUL FONSI and final EA Finding of no significant impact for enhanced use lease project at Fort Harrison VAMC. The Freedom's Path project renovates 11 existing buildings and constructs two more to create 42 housing units for homeless veterans. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Public_Review_and_Comment_for.asp Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:00:00 MDT The VA is asking for public review & comment thru Aug. 30 of the draft environmental assessment for the Freedom’s Path Project at the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center as part of the Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) program. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Public_Review_and_Comment_for_1501517583557 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/linked docs and photos/Public_Comment_VA_logo_180x130.jpg Public Comment image The VA is asking for public review & comment thru Aug. 30 of the draft environmental assessment for the Freedom’s Path Project at the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center as part of the Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) program. Public Comment: Freedom's Path The VA is asking for public review & comment thru Aug. 30 of the draft environmental assessment for the Freedom’s Path Project at the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center as part of the Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) program. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Billings_VA_Town_Hall_June_22.asp Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:00:00 MDT The next Montana VA town hall & health fair is in Billings, June 22, from 5pm to 6:30pm. The event will be at the Billings VA Clinic at 1766 Majestic Lane in the main lobby of the Majestic Specialty Clinic building. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Billings_VA_Town_Hall_June_22_1497655402099 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/linked docs and photos/MTVA_TownHall_Billings_June22_180x130.jpg Thumbnail image of flyer for Billings VA Town Hall, June 22 The next Montana VA town hall & health fair is in Billings, June 22, from 5pm to 6:30pm. The event will be at the Billings VA Clinic at 1766 Majestic Lane in the main lobby of the Majestic Specialty Clinic building. Billings VA Town Hall, June 22 The next Montana VA town hall & health fair is in Billings, June 22, from 5pm to 6:30pm. The event will be at the Billings VA Clinic at 1766 Majestic Lane in the main lobby of the Majestic Specialty Clinic building. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Helena_VA_Town_Hall_June_14_at_Fort_Harrison_VA.asp Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:30:00 MDT Montana VA will host its next town hall & health fair in Helena, June 14, 5:30-7pm, in the Fort Harrison VA Rec Hall. This event is open to the public. Senior leaders and staff experts will be available for questions. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Helena_VA_Town_Hall_June_14_at_Fort_Harrison_VA_1496345694725 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/linked docs and photos/MTVA_TownHall_Helena_June14_180x130.png Event flyer for Helena VA Town Hall, June 14 Montana VA will host its next town hall & health fair in Helena, June 14, 5:30-7pm, in the Fort Harrison VA Rec Hall. This event is open to the public. Senior leaders and staff experts will be available for questions. Helena VA Town Hall, June 14 Montana VA will host its next town hall & health fair in Helena, June 14, 5:30-7pm, in the Fort Harrison VA Rec Hall. This event is open to the public. Senior leaders and staff experts will be available for questions. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Great_Falls_Town_Hall_May_9.asp Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:45:00 MDT Montana VA will host the next town hall & health fair in Great Falls, May 9, from noon to 2pm on the Great Falls College-MSU campus in Heritage Hall. This event is open to the public Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Great_Falls_Town_Hall_May_9_1492544629472 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/MTVA_GF_TownHall_May9_newvenue_180x130.png Flyer for Town Hall, May 9, at Great Falls College-MSU Montana VA will host the next town hall & health fair in Great Falls, May 9, from noon to 2pm on the Great Falls College-MSU campus in Heritage Hall. This event is open to the public Great Falls Town Hall, May 9 Montana VA will host the next town hall & health fair in Great Falls, May 9, from noon to 2pm on the Great Falls College-MSU campus in Heritage Hall. This event is open to the public http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Missoula_Town_Hall_March_28.asp Thu, 02 Mar 2017 18:00:00 MST The next Veterans Town Hall hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs will be in Missoula, March 28. This event was originally scheduled in early February but was cancelled due to weather and icy road conditions. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Missoula_Town_Hall_March_28_1488501448330 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Missoula_Town_Hall_March_28_180x130.png Image of flyer for Missoula Town Hall, March 28 The next Veterans Town Hall hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs will be in Missoula, March 28. This event was originally scheduled in early February but was cancelled due to weather and icy road conditions. Missoula Town Hall, March 28 The next Veterans Town Hall hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs will be in Missoula, March 28. This event was originally scheduled in early February but was cancelled due to weather and icy road conditions. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Same_Day_Access_services.asp Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:30:00 MST One of the VA's goals is for Veterans to receive same day access to primary care & mental health services by the end of 2016. The Montana VA has launched many initiatives to focus our staff and our systems to that end. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Same_Day_Access_services_1487870017514 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/myVAaccess_logo_180x130.jpg MyVA Access logo (180x130) One of the VA's goals is for Veterans to receive same day access to primary care & mental health services by the end of 2016. The Montana VA has launched many initiatives to focus our staff and our systems to that end. Same Day Access in Montana VA One of the VA's goals is for Veterans to receive same day access to primary care & mental health services by the end of 2016. The Montana VA has launched many initiatives to focus our staff and our systems to that end. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Montana_VA_hosts_Veterans_Town_Hall_Health_Fair_i.asp Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:15:00 MST Due to concerns regarding weather and the safety of those Veterans & staff scheduled to travel, the VA Montana Director has cancelled the upcoming town hall in Missoula, Feb. 2. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Montana_VA_hosts_Veterans_Town_Hall_Health_Fair_i_1485191255485 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/CANCELLED_Missoula_Town_Hall_Feb_2_180x130.png Event flyer with CANCELLED superimposed Due to concerns regarding weather and the safety of those Veterans & staff scheduled to travel, the VA Montana Director has cancelled the upcoming town hall in Missoula, Feb. 2. CANCELLED: Town Hall, Feb. 2 Due to concerns regarding weather and the safety of those Veterans & staff scheduled to travel, the VA Montana Director has cancelled the upcoming town hall in Missoula, Feb. 2. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Helena_VA_Town_Hall_and_Health_Fair_Nov_3.asp Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:15:00 MDT The next Veterans Town Hall hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs will be in Helena, Nov. 3. Local community providers are also invited to attend and learn more about serving Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Helena_VA_Town_Hall_and_Health_Fair_Nov_3_1477416240127 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/LewisandClarkLib_180x130.jpg front entrance to Lewis and Clark Co. public library The next Veterans Town Hall hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs will be in Helena, Nov. 3. Local community providers are also invited to attend and learn more about serving Veterans. Helena Town Hall, Nov. 3 The next Veterans Town Hall hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs will be in Helena, Nov. 3. Local community providers are also invited to attend and learn more about serving Veterans. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Helena_VA_Town_Hall_Oct_29.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2015 14:10:00 MDT Montana’s Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration offices are holding a joint town hall meeting in Helena, Oct. 29, at the Lewis & Clark County Public Library, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Helena_VA_Town_Hall_Oct_29_1445976598807 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/VAMTHCSPictures/Lewis_Clark_Co_Public_Library_entrance (180x130).jpg Lewis & Clark Co public library 180x130 Montana’s Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration offices are holding a joint town hall meeting in Helena, Oct. 29, at the Lewis & Clark County Public Library, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch. Helena VA Town Hall, Oct. 29 Montana’s Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration offices are holding a joint town hall meeting in Helena, Oct. 29, at the Lewis & Clark County Public Library, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Great_Falls_Town_Hall.asp Thu, 21 May 2015 08:00:00 MDT VA Montana will host VHA and VBA back to back town hall sessions for Veterans to address health and benefits related questions July 8th Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Great_Falls_Town_Hall_1431460811903 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/OpenHouse_180x130.jpg VA Montana Health Care System announced plans for a July 8th town hall in Great Falls VA Montana will host VHA and VBA back to back town hall sessions for Veterans to address health and benefits related questions July 8th Great Falls Town Hall July 8th VA Montana will host VHA and VBA back to back town hall sessions for Veterans to address health and benefits related questions July 8th http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Veterans_Honoring_Ceremony_Set_For_Friday.asp Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:20:00 MDT VA Montana hosts a Veterans Honoring Ceremony Friday beginning at 11 a.m. near the memorial park on Fort Harrison. Veterans Tribal Representative training was held this week in conjunction with the US Navy Reserve. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Honoring_Ceremony_Set_For_Friday_1430169948680 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/MemorialPark-180x130.jpg A sweat lodge on Fort Harrison is part of the deep respect VA shows American Indian Veterans. VA Montana hosts a Veterans Honoring Ceremony Friday beginning at 11 a.m. near the memorial park on Fort Harrison. Veterans Tribal Representative training was held this week in conjunction with the US Navy Reserve. Veterans Honoring Friday VA Montana hosts a Veterans Honoring Ceremony Friday beginning at 11 a.m. near the memorial park on Fort Harrison. Veterans Tribal Representative training was held this week in conjunction with the US Navy Reserve. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Military_Sexual_Trauma.asp Wed, 22 Apr 2015 09:14:00 MDT VA hosts a Military Sexual Trauma Walk Tuesday Apr. 28th from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fort Harrison as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The public is invited. Wear teal, the official color for SAAM. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Military_Sexual_Trauma_1429715725552 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/ED-Entrance-2.jpg VA hosts a Military Sexual Trauma Walk Tuesday at Fort Harrison. The public is invited. VA hosts a Military Sexual Trauma Walk Tuesday Apr. 28th from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fort Harrison as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The public is invited. Wear teal, the official color for SAAM. Military Sexual Trauma Walk VA hosts a Military Sexual Trauma Walk Tuesday Apr. 28th from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fort Harrison as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The public is invited. Wear teal, the official color for SAAM. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Face_Behind_the_Mask.asp Mon, 23 Feb 2015 15:18:00 MDT VA Montana's Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program has found a way to promote healing by using the ancient practice to put a face on modern PTSD through art therapy. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Face_Behind_the_Mask_1424730381891 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/VAMTHCSPictures/FlagMask-180x130.jpg One of the over 200 masks Veterans have created to express their innermost concerns. VA Montana's Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program has found a way to promote healing by using the ancient practice to put a face on modern PTSD through art therapy. Face Behind the Mask VA Montana's Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program has found a way to promote healing by using the ancient practice to put a face on modern PTSD through art therapy. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Missoula_VA_Town_Hall.asp Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:32:00 MDT VA Montana Health Care System and the Veterans Benefits Administration will host a town hall Jan. 14th at the National Guard Center. The town hall starts at 4:30 pm and goes until 7 pm with VHA first and VBA second. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Missoula_VA_Town_Hall_1420494029814 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/OpenHouse_180x130.jpg Front entrance of the VA Montana Medical Center at Fort Harrison VA Montana Health Care System and the Veterans Benefits Administration will host a town hall Jan. 14th at the National Guard Center. The town hall starts at 4:30 pm and goes until 7 pm with VHA first and VBA second. Missoula VA Town Hall is set VA Montana Health Care System and the Veterans Benefits Administration will host a town hall Jan. 14th at the National Guard Center. The town hall starts at 4:30 pm and goes until 7 pm with VHA first and VBA second. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Flu_Shots.asp Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:53:00 MDT VA Montana Health Care System is offering flu shots to eligible Veterans, VA employees, and VA Montana Health Care System Volunteers at Clinics Statewide Sept. 30th. Walk ins are welcome at CBOCs. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Flu_Shots_1411077770467 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/shot180x130.jpg Every year 5 to 20 percent of the US population develops the flu. VA Montana Health Care System is offering flu shots to eligible Veterans, VA employees, and VA Montana Health Care System Volunteers at Clinics Statewide Sept. 30th. Walk ins are welcome at CBOCs. Flu Shots Offered to Eligible VA Montana Health Care System is offering flu shots to eligible Veterans, VA employees, and VA Montana Health Care System Volunteers at Clinics Statewide Sept. 30th. Walk ins are welcome at CBOCs. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VA_Montana_Health_Care_System_Continues_to_Listen.asp Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:35:00 MDT VA Montana Health Care System listens to Veterans, their concerns, questions, and issues after the Sept. 10th Town Hall. Plans for future town halls are not set but Veterans can communicate through many channels. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Montana_Health_Care_System_Continues_to_Listen_1410816883502 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/OpenHouse_180x130.jpg VA Montana Continues to Listen to Veterans After Town Hall VA Montana Health Care System listens to Veterans, their concerns, questions, and issues after the Sept. 10th Town Hall. Plans for future town halls are not set but Veterans can communicate through many channels. VA Montana Continues to Listen VA Montana Health Care System listens to Veterans, their concerns, questions, and issues after the Sept. 10th Town Hall. Plans for future town halls are not set but Veterans can communicate through many channels. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Small_Clinic_Attitude.asp Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:38:00 MDT VA Montana Health Care System's Community Based Outpatient Clinics and smaller clinics provide personalized care to patients and use innovation to create a healing environment for Vets. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Small_Clinic_Attitude_1406569766288 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Cheryl-180x130.jpg Cheryl Fulton, an MSA in Miles City takes a call from a Veteran. VA Montana Health Care System's Community Based Outpatient Clinics and smaller clinics provide personalized care to patients and use innovation to create a healing environment for Vets. Small is Strong for Rural Care VA Montana Health Care System's Community Based Outpatient Clinics and smaller clinics provide personalized care to patients and use innovation to create a healing environment for Vets. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Nurse_Navigator.asp Fri, 20 Jun 2014 12:00:00 MDT VA Montana Health Care System has a Nurse who improves access by helping patients with urgent and emergent health care needs. The new technique is seen as an effective tool for patient centered care. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Nurse_Navigator_1403815913409 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/DSC_0171-180x130.jpg Joan Stewart displays a brochure she designed to educate patients VA Montana Health Care System has a Nurse who improves access by helping patients with urgent and emergent health care needs. The new technique is seen as an effective tool for patient centered care. Nurse Navigator Guides Vets VA Montana Health Care System has a Nurse who improves access by helping patients with urgent and emergent health care needs. The new technique is seen as an effective tool for patient centered care. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Vet_sings_to_inspire.asp Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:30:00 MDT Robert Perry, a Veteran and volunteer at VA Montana Health Care System has sung at the hospital 1540 times and has written more than 60 songs. A Marine in the 70s, an accident led to treatment with VA for 40 years. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Vet_sings_to_inspire_1403105674363 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/DSC_0112-180x130.jpg Robert Perry sings one of his songs at Fort Harrison Robert Perry, a Veteran and volunteer at VA Montana Health Care System has sung at the hospital 1540 times and has written more than 60 songs. A Marine in the 70s, an accident led to treatment with VA for 40 years. Marine Vet Sings to Inspire Robert Perry, a Veteran and volunteer at VA Montana Health Care System has sung at the hospital 1540 times and has written more than 60 songs. A Marine in the 70s, an accident led to treatment with VA for 40 years. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Volunteer_Recognition_Banquets.asp Fri, 23 May 2014 12:00:00 MDT VA Montana Health Care System celebrates volunteer service at annual banquet in the capital city. Over eighty volunteers travelled great distances to attend the hosted luncheon. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Volunteer_Recognition_Banquets_1400859954121 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/0038.jpg Volunteers from Anaconda posed for a photograph after the recognition ceremony. DAV drivers logged more than 1 million miles transporting Veterans last year. VA Montana Health Care System celebrates volunteer service at annual banquet in the capital city. Over eighty volunteers travelled great distances to attend the hosted luncheon. Volunteers recognized VA Montana Health Care System celebrates volunteer service at annual banquet in the capital city. Over eighty volunteers travelled great distances to attend the hosted luncheon. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VA2K.asp Tue, 20 May 2014 12:00:00 MDT VA employees around the state will be participating in the 4th annual VA2K Walk and Roll in support of the Homeless Veteran Program. Donations will be accepted to support the Homeless Veteran Program. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA2K_1400600677983 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/180x130.gif VA2K walk on for May 21 VA employees around the state will be participating in the 4th annual VA2K Walk and Roll in support of the Homeless Veteran Program. Donations will be accepted to support the Homeless Veteran Program. VA2K VA employees around the state will be participating in the 4th annual VA2K Walk and Roll in support of the Homeless Veteran Program. Donations will be accepted to support the Homeless Veteran Program. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Fort_Harrison_Open_House_and_Veteran_Honoring.asp Wed, 07 May 2014 14:00:00 MDT VA Montana Health Care System at Fort Harrison will be hosting a Veterans Honoring and Open House on Friday, May 9, 2014. The event will be held on the Parade Grounds at the Hospital beginning at 10:30 a.m. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Fort_Harrison_Open_House_and_Veteran_Honoring_1399480309828 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/OpenHouse_180x130.jpg Front entrance of Fort Harrison VAMC VA Montana Health Care System at Fort Harrison will be hosting a Veterans Honoring and Open House on Friday, May 9, 2014. The event will be held on the Parade Grounds at the Hospital beginning at 10:30 a.m. Fort Harrison VAMC Open House VA Montana Health Care System at Fort Harrison will be hosting a Veterans Honoring and Open House on Friday, May 9, 2014. The event will be held on the Parade Grounds at the Hospital beginning at 10:30 a.m. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/MRI_in_Great_Falls.asp Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:08:00 MDT There is an MRI located in Great Falls at Malmstrom Air Force Base that Veterans will be able use when a non contrast MRI is needed. This will be wonderful for Veterans living in the area. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/MRI_in_Great_Falls_1391040579570 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/mri180x130.jpg MRI in Great Falls There is an MRI located in Great Falls at Malmstrom Air Force Base that Veterans will be able use when a non contrast MRI is needed. This will be wonderful for Veterans living in the area. MRI in Great Falls There is an MRI located in Great Falls at Malmstrom Air Force Base that Veterans will be able use when a non contrast MRI is needed. This will be wonderful for Veterans living in the area. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/November_is_National_Diabetes_Month.asp Mon, 18 Nov 2013 09:11:00 MDT November is National Diabetes Month. The risk factors for diabetes and the health conditions that diabetes can contribute to are included in this article as well as the treatment options. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/November_is_National_Diabetes_Month_1384791397033 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/plate-180x130.jpg Plate showing health foods to eat November is National Diabetes Month. The risk factors for diabetes and the health conditions that diabetes can contribute to are included in this article as well as the treatment options. Diabetes and you November is National Diabetes Month. The risk factors for diabetes and the health conditions that diabetes can contribute to are included in this article as well as the treatment options. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Equine_Therapy_Program.asp Thu, 03 Oct 2013 10:07:00 MDT VA Montana has a new Equine Therapy program that is located in an arena in the East Helena Valley. The program focuses on interaction with horses, not learning to ride a horse. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Equine_Therapy_Program_1380816754589 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/equinetherapy180x130.jpg April Brazil and Carl Cossitt with horses used in the Equine Therapy program VA Montana has a new Equine Therapy program that is located in an arena in the East Helena Valley. The program focuses on interaction with horses, not learning to ride a horse. Equine Therapy program VA Montana has a new Equine Therapy program that is located in an arena in the East Helena Valley. The program focuses on interaction with horses, not learning to ride a horse. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/September_is_Suicide_Prevention_Month.asp Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:54:00 MDT September is Suicide Prevention Month. Read to gain knowledge about the signs and symptoms of someone that is considering suicide. Suicide can be prevented. Call the Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, press 1. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/September_is_Suicide_Prevention_Month_1378418084216 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/180x130suicideprevention.jpg Man and woman consoling each other September is Suicide Prevention Month. Read to gain knowledge about the signs and symptoms of someone that is considering suicide. Suicide can be prevented. Call the Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, press 1. Suicide prevention month September is Suicide Prevention Month. Read to gain knowledge about the signs and symptoms of someone that is considering suicide. Suicide can be prevented. Call the Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, press 1. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/August_is_National_Immunization_Awareness_Month.asp Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:58:00 MDT Are your immunizations up to date? Everyone needs to receive a flu shot each year. There are other immunizations you might need. Check with your provider to see if you need to receive any. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/August_is_National_Immunization_Awareness_Month_1375898590380 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/shot180x130.jpg Photo of someone receiving a shot Are your immunizations up to date? Everyone needs to receive a flu shot each year. There are other immunizations you might need. Check with your provider to see if you need to receive any. Everyone needs immunizations Are your immunizations up to date? Everyone needs to receive a flu shot each year. There are other immunizations you might need. Check with your provider to see if you need to receive any. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Move_Program_Success_Story.asp Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:25:00 MDT Meet Tony Adams. He recently lost over 40 pounds through the Move! Program. He did this through a combination of eating less and getting more excersize. Read about his success story. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Move_Program_Success_Story_1371504610939 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/MOVE180x130.JPG Photo of Tony Adams demonstrating how much weight he has lost. Meet Tony Adams. He recently lost over 40 pounds through the Move! Program. He did this through a combination of eating less and getting more excersize. Read about his success story. Move! Success Story Meet Tony Adams. He recently lost over 40 pounds through the Move! Program. He did this through a combination of eating less and getting more excersize. Read about his success story. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Construction_of_Outpatient_Lobby.asp Wed, 22 May 2013 10:22:00 MDT Construction of the Outpatient Lobby Entrance will start Thursday, May 23, 2013. During the construction you will need to use the main hospital entrance. Watch for signage. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Construction_of_Outpatient_Lobby_1369240655513 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/cons180x130.jpg Mary Ann Hamman, Diane Longtine and Teresa Bell review blueprints of the project. Construction of the Outpatient Lobby Entrance will start Thursday, May 23, 2013. During the construction you will need to use the main hospital entrance. Watch for signage. Construction Project Construction of the Outpatient Lobby Entrance will start Thursday, May 23, 2013. During the construction you will need to use the main hospital entrance. Watch for signage. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/April_is_National_Stress_Awareness_Month.asp Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:10:00 MDT Do you recognize the symptoms of stress and how to manage it? Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/April_is_National_Stress_Awareness_Month_1365452762147 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/handlingstress180x130.jpg Photo of Man looking sad Do you recognize the symptoms of stress and how to manage it? Stress Awareness Month Do you recognize the symptoms of stress and how to manage it? http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/March_is_National_Kidney_Month.asp Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:19:00 MDT March is National kidney month. Do you know what your kidneys do for you? Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/March_is_National_Kidney_Month_1363645689468 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/kidneys180x130.jpg Picture of kidneys March is National kidney month. Do you know what your kidneys do for you? National kidney month March is National kidney month. Do you know what your kidneys do for you? http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/March_is_National_Nutrition_Month.asp Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:44:00 MDT Do you know how to eat nutritiously? Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/March_is_National_Nutrition_Month_1362165501502 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/NNM_Flyer-180x1302.jpg Eating healthfully with vegetables Do you know how to eat nutritiously? National Nutrition Month Do you know how to eat nutritiously? http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VA_Montana_has_a_new_Director.asp Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:17:00 MDT VA Montana has a new Director. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Montana_has_a_new_Director_1361379816369 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/ChristineGregory180x130.jpg Christine Gregory, New Director VA Montana has a new Director. Director, Christine Gregory VA Montana has a new Director. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Feb_is_Low_Vision_Mo.asp Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:54:00 MDT Low Vision can affect everyone. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Feb_is_Low_Vision_Mo_1359503871963 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/asstdevice180x130.jpg Jerry Hutch displays an assistive device. Low Vision can affect everyone. February is Low Vision Month Low Vision can affect everyone. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/My_HealtheVet.asp Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:44:00 MDT See the updated version of My HealtheVet Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/My_HealtheVet_1358978028873 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/myhealthevet180x130.jpg Photo of Veterans with caption of My Health See the updated version of My HealtheVet My HealtheVet See the updated version of My HealtheVet http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/January_is_National_Blood_Donor_Month.asp Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:20:00 MDT Every day in this country approximately 44,000 units of blood are needed in hospitals to help treat trauma victims, surgery patients, organ transplant patients, premature babies and patients receiving treatment for cancer and other diseases. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/January_is_National_Blood_Donor_Month_1357943981573 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Redcrossfeature1.jpg VA Montana Employee Donating Blood Every day in this country approximately 44,000 units of blood are needed in hospitals to help treat trauma victims, surgery patients, organ transplant patients, premature babies and patients receiving treatment for cancer and other diseases. National Blood Donation Month Every day in this country approximately 44,000 units of blood are needed in hospitals to help treat trauma victims, surgery patients, organ transplant patients, premature babies and patients receiving treatment for cancer and other diseases. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/January_is_National_Glaucoma_Awareness_Month.asp Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:25:00 MST Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/January_is_National_Glaucoma_Awareness_Month_1357846542649 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/eye180x130.jpg Side photo of an eye. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. National Glaucoma Month Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Medical_Foster_Home.asp Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:04:00 MDT An alternative to Nursing Home or Assisted Living Centers - Medical Foster Home. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Medical_Foster_Home_1356127711579 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/medfosterhome180x130.jpg A bedroom at one of the Foster Homes An alternative to Nursing Home or Assisted Living Centers - Medical Foster Home. Medical Foster Home An alternative to Nursing Home or Assisted Living Centers - Medical Foster Home. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/SimMan_is_here_at_VA_Montana.asp Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:44:00 MDT SimMan, also known as Sam or Samantha is here at VA Montana Health Care to aid in education and training. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SimMan_is_here_at_VA_Montana_1355874446750 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/simman004.jpg Photo of computer with diagnostic information SimMan, also known as Sam or Samantha is here at VA Montana Health Care to aid in education and training. SimMan SimMan, also known as Sam or Samantha is here at VA Montana Health Care to aid in education and training. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/SimMan_is_here_at_VA_Montana.asp Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:30:00 MST SimMan is an educational - training tool that will assist in ACLS/BLS traing. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SimMan_is_here_at_VA_Montana_1355520845799 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/simman004.jpg Computer used with SimMan displaying vital signs SimMan is an educational - training tool that will assist in ACLS/BLS traing. SimMan is here! SimMan is an educational - training tool that will assist in ACLS/BLS traing. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Women_Veteran_Health_Training_for_Physicians_and_Nurses.asp Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:26:00 MDT New training for physicians and nurses on women Veteran healthcare topics Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Women_Veteran_Health_Training_for_Physicians_and_Nurses_1354058819262 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/womenshealth180x130.jpg Women Veteran Healthcare New training for physicians and nurses on women Veteran healthcare topics Women Veteran Health Training New training for physicians and nurses on women Veteran healthcare topics http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Quilts_of_Valor.asp Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:00:00 MDT Montana Chapter of Quilts of Valor donate quilts to VA Montana. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Quilts_of_Valor_1353004542312 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Donatedquilts002180130.JPG Larry Hawkins, Gerry Hawkins, Sharon Emig, Sheila Gaub, Tommy Thompson and Kathleen Henson holding donated quilt. Montana Chapter of Quilts of Valor donate quilts to VA Montana. Donated Quilts Montana Chapter of Quilts of Valor donate quilts to VA Montana. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Low_Vision_Clinic_Expo.asp Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:00:00 MDT Low Vision Clinic was held on October 15, 2012. The Low Vision Clinic assists Veterans that have visual acuity between 20/70 and 20/200. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Low_Vision_Clinic_Expo_1351886386676 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/asstdevice180x130.jpg Jerry Hutch, a Veteran that is legally blind was at the Expo. Low Vision Clinic was held on October 15, 2012. The Low Vision Clinic assists Veterans that have visual acuity between 20/70 and 20/200. Low Vision Clinic Low Vision Clinic was held on October 15, 2012. The Low Vision Clinic assists Veterans that have visual acuity between 20/70 and 20/200. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Veteran_Justice_Court_in_Missoula_Montana.asp Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:00:00 MDT Veterans Court in Missoula celebrates 4th Graduate. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_Justice_Court_in_Missoula_Montana_1346867416905 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Veterancourt180x130.JPG Lt. Governor John Bohlinger congratulates the 4th Veteran to graduate from the Missoula Vet Court Veterans Court in Missoula celebrates 4th Graduate. Vet Court Graduate Veterans Court in Missoula celebrates 4th Graduate. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/MOVE_success_story.asp Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:00 MDT When it comes to weight loss, 67 year old Mike Rovin doesn’t joke around. Some of you may know Mike and know that he is quite the joke teller, but a year and a half ago he decided there was nothing to joke about when it came to losing weight and getting healthy. Read more about Mike's success with the MOVE program. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/MOVE_success_story_1337788947700 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/180x130pxMr.JPG A Veteran in the MOVE program When it comes to weight loss, 67 year old Mike Rovin doesn’t joke around. Some of you may know Mike and know that he is quite the joke teller, but a year and a half ago he decided there was nothing to joke about when it came to losing weight and getting healthy. Read more about Mike's success with the MOVE program. MOVE success story When it comes to weight loss, 67 year old Mike Rovin doesn’t joke around. Some of you may know Mike and know that he is quite the joke teller, but a year and a half ago he decided there was nothing to joke about when it came to losing weight and getting healthy. Read more about Mike's success with the MOVE program. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Red_Cross_Blood_Drive.asp Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:45:00 MDT VA employees regularly donate blood to support the Red Cross. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Red_Cross_Blood_Drive_1331830357748 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Redcrossfeature1.jpg Photo of VA employee donating blood. VA employees regularly donate blood to support the Red Cross. Red Cross Blood Drive VA employees regularly donate blood to support the Red Cross. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Nurse_receives_congratulations_from_network_director.asp Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:55:00 MDT Thelma Lofink, a nurse at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, received special recognition from the Network Director of VA Rocky Mountain Network 19. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Nurse_receives_congratulations_from_network_director_1324677965921 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Lofink_Hands_Hearts01.jpg Thelma Lofink recognized by VISN 19 Network Director Thelma Lofink, a nurse at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, received special recognition from the Network Director of VA Rocky Mountain Network 19. Fort Harrison nurse recognized Thelma Lofink, a nurse at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, received special recognition from the Network Director of VA Rocky Mountain Network 19. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Nurse_promotes_healthy_living_receives_Hands_and_Hearts_Award.asp Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:35:00 MDT Helen Williams was recently named VA Montana's 2010 Hands and Hearts Award winner for her work helping Veterans achieve healthy lives. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Nurse_promotes_healthy_living_receives_Hands_and_Hearts_Award_1323463461122 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Hearts_Hands180x130.jpg Helen Williams received VA Montana's 2010 Hands and Hearts Award Helen Williams was recently named VA Montana's 2010 Hands and Hearts Award winner for her work helping Veterans achieve healthy lives. Hands and Hearts award Helen Williams was recently named VA Montana's 2010 Hands and Hearts Award winner for her work helping Veterans achieve healthy lives. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Montana_Adjutant_General_recognizes_VA_employees.asp Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:42:00 MDT Three employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Montana Health Care System were recognized by the Montana Adjutant General for their work supporting Montana’s Airmen, Soldiers and their families. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Montana_Adjutant_General_recognizes_VA_employees_1322689346352 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Patriot_Medal180x130.jpg The Adjutant General's Distinguished Patriot Medal Three employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Montana Health Care System were recognized by the Montana Adjutant General for their work supporting Montana’s Airmen, Soldiers and their families. VA employees recognized Three employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Montana Health Care System were recognized by the Montana Adjutant General for their work supporting Montana’s Airmen, Soldiers and their families. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VA_hosts.asp Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:20:00 MDT Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Montana Health Care System staff will host an open house at the Primary Care Telehealth Outreach Clinic (PCTOC) in Hamilton on Nov. 29. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_hosts_1322263302318 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Hamilton_Clinic_180x130.jpg Front entrance of Hamilton Primary Care Telehealth Outreach Clinic Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Montana Health Care System staff will host an open house at the Primary Care Telehealth Outreach Clinic (PCTOC) in Hamilton on Nov. 29. Open house at Hamilton clinic Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Montana Health Care System staff will host an open house at the Primary Care Telehealth Outreach Clinic (PCTOC) in Hamilton on Nov. 29. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VA_Montana_hosts_drive_through_flu_shot_clinic.asp Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:20:00 MDT Nurses at VA Montana Health Care System hosted a drive-through flu shot clinic for Veterans on Nov. 10. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Montana_hosts_drive_through_flu_shot_clinic_1321904151842 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Flu_drive_thru_clinic_cover.jpg Veteran drives through flu shot clinic at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center Nurses at VA Montana Health Care System hosted a drive-through flu shot clinic for Veterans on Nov. 10. Drive-through flu shot clinic Nurses at VA Montana Health Care System hosted a drive-through flu shot clinic for Veterans on Nov. 10. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Veterans_Stand_Down_homeless_outreach_campaign_kickoff_set_for_Oct_11.asp Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:10:00 MDT The Billings Veterans Stand Down and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Homeless Outreach Campaign kickoff will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Billings, Mont., from 10 a.m. to 4 pm, Oct. 11. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Stand_Down_homeless_outreach_campaign_kickoff_set_for_Oct_11_1317751875869 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/slider-homelessvets180x130.jpg Homeless Veterans saluting The Billings Veterans Stand Down and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Homeless Outreach Campaign kickoff will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Billings, Mont., from 10 a.m. to 4 pm, Oct. 11. Homeless outreach kickoff The Billings Veterans Stand Down and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Homeless Outreach Campaign kickoff will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Billings, Mont., from 10 a.m. to 4 pm, Oct. 11. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VA_Montana_launches_Project_ARCH.asp Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:00:00 MDT The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Montana Health Care System (MTHCS) launched Project ARCH, or Access Received Closer to Home, providing area Veterans with a new option for health care services. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Montana_launches_Project_ARCH_1315337860733 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/ProjectARCH_180x130.jpg Project ARCH graphic The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Montana Health Care System (MTHCS) launched Project ARCH, or Access Received Closer to Home, providing area Veterans with a new option for health care services. Montana launches Project ARCH The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Montana Health Care System (MTHCS) launched Project ARCH, or Access Received Closer to Home, providing area Veterans with a new option for health care services. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VA_PACT_Puts_Veterans_at_Center_of_Health_Care_Decisions_and_Planning.asp Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:49:00 MDT The PACT model of care is part of the VA health care system's commitment to change and improvement in providing health care to our Nation's Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_PACT_Puts_Veterans_at_Center_of_Health_Care_Decisions_and_Planning_1313524068116 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/PACT_photo_feature.jpg Veteran is seen at VA Montana The PACT model of care is part of the VA health care system's commitment to change and improvement in providing health care to our Nation's Veterans. PACT Puts Veterans at Center The PACT model of care is part of the VA health care system's commitment to change and improvement in providing health care to our Nation's Veterans. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VeteransTransportationService.asp Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:45:00 MDT Montana Veterans will soon have more ways to get to and from their health care appointments. The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced VA Montana Health Care System as one of 47 sites nationwide to use the Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) program. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VeteransTransportationService_1312581126981 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/logo_vts_sm.jpg Veterans Transportations Service logo Montana Veterans will soon have more ways to get to and from their health care appointments. The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced VA Montana Health Care System as one of 47 sites nationwide to use the Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) program. Vans for Montana Veterans Montana Veterans will soon have more ways to get to and from their health care appointments. The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced VA Montana Health Care System as one of 47 sites nationwide to use the Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) program. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Montana_s_first_Veterans_court_launches_in_Missoula.asp Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:10:00 MDT Montana's first criminal court treatment program devoted to military Veterans opened in Missoula on June 13. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Montana_s_first_Veterans_court_launches_in_Missoula_1309212780726 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/VeteransTreatmentCourt_gavel.jpg Gavel Montana's first criminal court treatment program devoted to military Veterans opened in Missoula on June 13. Missoula opens Veterans court Montana's first criminal court treatment program devoted to military Veterans opened in Missoula on June 13. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VA_Montana_unveils_inpatient_mental_health_facility.asp Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:00:00 MDT Officials at VA Montana Health Care System unveiled a 24-bed inpatient mental health facility at Fort Harrison on June 3. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Montana_unveils_inpatient_mental_health_facility_1307480432166 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/InpatientMHDedication180x130.jpg Robin Korogi, director of VA Montana, speaks at the dedication ceremony June 3. Officials at VA Montana Health Care System unveiled a 24-bed inpatient mental health facility at Fort Harrison on June 3. Mental health facility to open Officials at VA Montana Health Care System unveiled a 24-bed inpatient mental health facility at Fort Harrison on June 3. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Secretary_s_Rural_Health_Advisory_Committee_townhall.asp Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:00 MDT The Veterans' Rural Health Advisory Committe will host a town hall meeting and information fair at the Fort Harrison National Guard base on June 1. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Secretary_s_Rural_Health_Advisory_Committee_townhall_1305223304973 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/rancher180x130.jpg Rancher looking over cattle The Veterans' Rural Health Advisory Committe will host a town hall meeting and information fair at the Fort Harrison National Guard base on June 1. Rural health town hall The Veterans' Rural Health Advisory Committe will host a town hall meeting and information fair at the Fort Harrison National Guard base on June 1. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Sweat_lodge_ceremony_held_at_Fort_Harrison.asp Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:20:00 MDT Montana Veterans may soon be able to attend sweat lodge ceremonies at the Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Harrison campus here. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Sweat_lodge_ceremony_held_at_Fort_Harrison_1303409174709 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/SweatLodge_April2011_180x130.jpg VA Montana's sweat lodge Montana Veterans may soon be able to attend sweat lodge ceremonies at the Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Harrison campus here. Sweat lodge at Fort Harrison Montana Veterans may soon be able to attend sweat lodge ceremonies at the Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Harrison campus here. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Vet_Center_holds_dedication_ceremony_open_house.asp Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:45:00 MDT Officials at the new Vet Center in Kalispell, Mont. held an open house and grand opening celebration March 11. Sen. Jon Tester cut the ribbon to officially open the new center. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Vet_Center_holds_dedication_ceremony_open_house_1300397677225 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/VetCenterDedication180x130.jpg VA director speaks at Kalispell Vet Center grand opening Officials at the new Vet Center in Kalispell, Mont. held an open house and grand opening celebration March 11. Sen. Jon Tester cut the ribbon to officially open the new center. Kalispell Vet Center open Officials at the new Vet Center in Kalispell, Mont. held an open house and grand opening celebration March 11. Sen. Jon Tester cut the ribbon to officially open the new center. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/VA_Montana_hosts_forum_to_address_Veterans_homelessness.asp Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:47:00 MDT VA Montana Health Care System hosted more than 100 people from across the state during the Regional Forum on Ending Homelessness Among Veterans on Feb. 16 at the Helena Civic Center. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Montana_hosts_forum_to_address_Veterans_homelessness_1298479661693 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/HomelessForum2011180x130.jpg Former homeless Veteran speaks at VA forum VA Montana Health Care System hosted more than 100 people from across the state during the Regional Forum on Ending Homelessness Among Veterans on Feb. 16 at the Helena Civic Center. Forum addresses homelessness VA Montana Health Care System hosted more than 100 people from across the state during the Regional Forum on Ending Homelessness Among Veterans on Feb. 16 at the Helena Civic Center. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Homeless_Forum.asp Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:30:00 MDT VA Montana Health Care System hosts the Regional Forum 5-Year Plan to End Homelessness Among Veterans on Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Helena Civic Center. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Homeless_Forum_1297272793829 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Homeless_Center_Logo.jpg VA National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans logo VA Montana Health Care System hosts the Regional Forum 5-Year Plan to End Homelessness Among Veterans on Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Helena Civic Center. Homeless Veterans Forum VA Montana Health Care System hosts the Regional Forum 5-Year Plan to End Homelessness Among Veterans on Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Helena Civic Center. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Connections_Newsletter_online.asp Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:00:00 MDT The February/March issue of the Connections Newsletter is available on the web. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Connections_Newsletter_online_1297206377682 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Newsletter001.jpg Connections newsletter front page photo The February/March issue of the Connections Newsletter is available on the web. Newsletter online The February/March issue of the Connections Newsletter is available on the web. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/CutBankClinic.asp Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:40:00 MDT Veterans living in and near Cut Bank, Mont., can receive healthcare from Department of Veterans Affairs practitioners as a new VA-staffed clinic opened there Dec. 10. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CutBankClinic_1292859920938 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/CutBank_thumb.jpg Photo showing hands of Blackfeet Nation spiritual elder Margaret Plain Eagle Veterans living in and near Cut Bank, Mont., can receive healthcare from Department of Veterans Affairs practitioners as a new VA-staffed clinic opened there Dec. 10. VA clinic opens in Cut Bank Veterans living in and near Cut Bank, Mont., can receive healthcare from Department of Veterans Affairs practitioners as a new VA-staffed clinic opened there Dec. 10. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Operation_SAS.asp Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:30:00 MDT Operation Never Forgotten is hosting Operation Sports, Afield and Stream in Big Sky, Mont., Jan. 7-11, 2011. The event supports awareness, educational and healing programs for warriors with visible and invisible wounds from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Operation_SAS_1291069833157 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Skiing180x130.jpg Skiier on mountain Operation Never Forgotten is hosting Operation Sports, Afield and Stream in Big Sky, Mont., Jan. 7-11, 2011. The event supports awareness, educational and healing programs for warriors with visible and invisible wounds from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation SAS Operation Never Forgotten is hosting Operation Sports, Afield and Stream in Big Sky, Mont., Jan. 7-11, 2011. The event supports awareness, educational and healing programs for warriors with visible and invisible wounds from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Pink_Out_2010.asp Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:00:00 MDT VA Montana Health Care System employees participated in the 2010 Pink Out, an event to heighten awareness of breast cancer. The Network Authorization Office (NA0) won the award for the "pinkest" group. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Pink_Out_2010_1290448273129 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/NAO-180x130.jpg Network Authorization Office Group Photo VA Montana Health Care System employees participated in the 2010 Pink Out, an event to heighten awareness of breast cancer. The Network Authorization Office (NA0) won the award for the "pinkest" group. Pink Out Participation VA Montana Health Care System employees participated in the 2010 Pink Out, an event to heighten awareness of breast cancer. The Network Authorization Office (NA0) won the award for the "pinkest" group. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/Family_Caregiver_Services.asp Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:50:00 MDT Family caregivers play a vital role in the provision of care to our veterans. During National Family Caregivers Month, VA Montana is highlighting the services it provides to the significant people in our veterans' lives who contribute so much to their health and welfare on a daily basis. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Family_Caregiver_Services_1288799481422 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/caregiver_small.jpg Elderly man and woman Family caregivers play a vital role in the provision of care to our veterans. During National Family Caregivers Month, VA Montana is highlighting the services it provides to the significant people in our veterans' lives who contribute so much to their health and welfare on a daily basis. Family Caregiver Services Family caregivers play a vital role in the provision of care to our veterans. During National Family Caregivers Month, VA Montana is highlighting the services it provides to the significant people in our veterans' lives who contribute so much to their health and welfare on a daily basis. http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/features/40000_Donation.asp Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:00:00 MDT The "Going to the Sun Rally" raises money annually for programs in need and this year they chose Montana Veterans as the benefactor of their event. This year, a 1982 Corvette was donated and raffled off raising $40,000 to be used for Montana Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/40000_Donation_1287770474113 http://www.montana.va.gov/MONTANA/images/Donation180x130.jpg vintage car The "Going to the Sun Rally" raises money annually for programs in need and this year they chose Montana Veterans as the benefactor of their event. This year, a 1982 Corvette was donated and raffled off raising $40,000 to be used for Montana Veterans. Rally Raises $40,000 for Vets The "Going to the Sun Rally" raises money annually for programs in need and this year they chose Montana Veterans as the benefactor of their event. This year, a 1982 Corvette was donated and raffled off raising $40,000 to be used for Montana Veterans.