VA2K Walk and Roll
The annual VA2K Walk & Roll encourages Veterans and employees to consider wellness activities by participating in, two‑kilometer walk and roll while supporting homeless Veterans with optional donations of essential items.
Phoenix VA will hold simultaneous events at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, The Northwest VA Clinic, and the Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic from 6 to 11 am on Wednesday May 20. The Medical Center the walk will begin at the Canteen patio.
Phoenix VA to hold Caregiver & Family Resource Fair
 Join the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Caregiver Support program for an opportunity to learn about the wealth of resources available to caregivers and families of Veterans. The fair will be held on Wednesday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Phoenix 32nd Street VA Clinic in Education Rooms 1, 2 and 3.
Phoenix VA help Veterans at annual Drop Zone event
 Staff from the Phoenix VA Medical Center, along with representatives from the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona and the Veterans Benefits Administration, attended the 2026 Drop Zone Event May 9 at the American Leadership Academy in Mesa, AZ. The VA provided information as well as direct service to Veterans. Staff from the Phoenix VA Medical Center assisted Veterans get enrolled for their care on-site. They also helped with updating Veterans’ information, scheduling new patients’ appointments, and providing assistance with medical care benefits questions.
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Age won’t keep this Veteran from his love of art
Feliciano “Felix” Fortuna, who will turn 102 years old in June, was recognized for his service with a Centenarian Coin from the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, May 7.
Deputy Medical Center Director Michael Welsh presented the coin to Felix during the 2026 Creative Arts Festival, where his artwork was being displayed alongside the art of his Veteran brothers and sisters.
Felix is an artist, storyteller, and a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, where he served for 21 years as a Lithographer. When Felix gets to telling a story, everyone around hears it. He has an excitement that is contagious and an energy that people half his age wish they had.
His years as a Navy Lithographer were just as exciting, and they make for great stories. Just as good as his stories are his artwork. From portraits of U.S. Presidents to Navy warships, and even a few paintings of his family (including his daughter when she was a small girl), everyone who sees his art knows that Felix is a man with a gift.
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Women Veterans – Self‑Schedule Your GYN and Mammogram Appointments
Phoenix VA Expands Access for Women Veterans: Self‑Schedule GYN & Mammogram Appointments
Here at the Phoenix VA, we are committed to making it easier and more convenient for Women Veterans to access the high‑quality care you have earned. Guided by our mission to honor and serve Veterans with excellence, we continue to expand access to timely and personalized Women’s Health services.
Women Veterans can now self‑schedule GYN and mammogram appointments—no referral needed.
To schedule your appointment, call:
(602) 277‑5551
Select Option 2, then Option 5
Thank you for allowing us to support your health and well‑being. We are honored to serve you.
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Infusion Department and Hematology/Oncology (Hem/Onc) Clinic is temporarily relocated
The Infusion Department and Hematology/Oncology (Hem/Onc) Clinic has temporarily relocated from the Internal Medicine Clinic in the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) to Unit 4B on the fourth floor of the main hospital. This move supports upcoming construction efforts and is part of a planned expansion of the Infusion Department to increase capacity, improve patient flow, and enhance the overall care experience for Veterans.
During this transition, you will continue to receive the same high‑quality, compassionate care from the clinical teams you know and trust in the new 4B location. All services will remain fully available throughout the construction period.
If you park in the parking garage and need ambulatory assistance, such as a wheelchair or walker, please check in at the front desk. Staff will be available to help you get to the new location on 4B.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to create a more efficient and comfortable environment for your infusion and oncology care.
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Be Physically Active
Being active is safe for almost everyone, and its health benefits far outweigh the risks. If you have symptoms such as chest pain or pressure, dizziness, or joint pain, or are concerned about a chronic condition, talk to your health care team before increasing activity.
Physical activity is anything that gets the body moving. It can be moderate intensity, meaning that you can talk while being active, or it can be vigorous intensity, meaning that you cannot say more than a few words without taking a breath. Choose activities that you enjoy and start at a comfortable level. Once the activity feels easier, try being active for a longer amount of time, or more often, or a combination of both.
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Understanding connection: Veteran homelessness and mental health
Why housing stability is essential to mental health treatment and recovery for Veterans experiencing homelessness.
For some Veterans, mental health challenges may contribute to housing instability. For others, the stress, trauma and uncertainty associated with homelessness can worsen existing mental health challenges. In both instances, mental health struggles don’t exist on their own, they overlap with and can intensify nearly every other challenge a Veteran faces, and without stable housing, even the most effective mental health treatments can be difficult to sustain. However, when Veterans have access to stable housing alongside comprehensive mental healthcare and treatment, recovery becomes possible.
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Easier access to commercial driver’s license training for Veterans
VA has implemented a key part of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, commonly referred to as the “Dole Act,” improving how certain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training programs are approved for VA education benefits.
Veterans have been able to use their G.I. Bill benefits for CDL training since the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill became law in 2009. Now, the Dole Act is making it easier for Veterans to access these programs by streamlining the approval process.
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