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Bringing you the most important news, resources, and events from the Grand Junction VA. Empowering our veterans with timely and relevant information.

Featured Story - VA Grand Junction Medical Center receives top marks in 2026 CMS report

VA Grand Junction Medical Center received a 5-star rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report The hospital is the sole recipient of a 5-star rating in Grand Junction, having maintained this prestigious recognition for four consecutive years. CMS’ Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings are based on five categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care. A higher star rating, out of five, indicates better performance along these quality measures. “Receiving a 5-star rating from CMS is a reflection of the dedication our entire team brings to caring for Veterans every day,” said Mathew Tekansik, Interim Director of VA Grand Junction Medical Center.  “This rating underscores our commitment to delivering safe, timely and high-quality care, and we are proud to contribute to VA’s continued nationwide excellence.” To learn more about VA's commitment to Veterans and their health care, click here.

Featured Event - Cattlemen’s Days Veteran Outreach

Ready to enroll in VA Health Care? Join us on July 10th at the Cattlemen’s Days Festival to discover more about the VA Western Colorado Health Care System. Don't miss this opportunity to get the benefits you've earned. Just stop by the VA Outreach tent at Cattlemen's Days. Date: July 10, 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 6:30pm Location: Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center and Fairgrounds, 275 S. Spruce St., Gunnison, CO 81230 To learn more, click here: https://www.va.gov/western-colorado-health-care/events/88520/

Featured Program - Community Care

VA provides care to Veterans through community providers when VA cannot provide the care needed. Community care is based on specific eligibility requirements, availability of VA care, and the needs and circumstances of individual Veterans. VA provides health care for Veterans from providers in your local community outside of VA. Veterans may be eligible to receive care from a community provider when VA cannot provide the care needed. This care is provided on behalf of and paid for by VA. Community care is available to Veterans based on certain conditions and eligibility requirements, and in consideration of a Veteran’s specific needs and circumstances. Community care must be first authorized by VA before a Veteran can receive care from a community provider. To learn more about community care at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center, click here: https://www.va.gov/western-colorado-health-care/programs/community-care/ To learn more about community care at VA, click here: https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/index.asp

Featured Video - Veterans Are Getting Their Smiles Back — Inside VA's Cutting-Edge Dental Care

Army Vietnam Veteran Anthony DiPrima went decades without teeth. At Margaret Cochran Corbin VA, cutting-edge dental technologies like laser therapy and custom subperiosteal implants are transforming care for Veterans, offering minimally invasive procedures with faster recovery and life-changing results. Hear from Veterans, dental specialists, and residents on the front lines of innovation — and how VA is setting the standard for advanced, patient-centered dental care.

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