New Mexico VA Health Care System

09/25/2023

The National Community Partnership Challenge recognizes recipients for their efforts in a variety of areas including su***de prevention. https://bddy.me/3PRMJda

09/24/2023

Need to make a specialty care appointment? Contact your Specialty Care Medicine Appointment Line
505-265-1711, ext. 7971 or talk to your primary care provider. You can also contact your doctor via https://bddy.me/48miFh3

09/24/2023

If you are not currently enrolled in VA health care, check to see if the current special enrollment window under the PACT Act applies to you. Learn more at https://bddy.me/453sKMS.

09/23/2023

The most efficient method for you to request a VA medical appointment is to make an appointment online at https://bddy.me/46rEhqx or send a direct message using https://bddy.me/46p8pm6 Secure Messaging.

A prompt response will be sent to your primary facility you receive care at.

*Be sure you are enrolled and registered as a patient at VA New Mexico Health Care System.*

You can always make an appointment by phone, by dialing 505-265-1711, then press 2; or contact our Patient Response Center at 800-465-8262.

09/23/2023

We’re continuing our mission of working with community-based organizations across the country to prevent Veteran su***de. View the full list of grant recipients: https://bddy.me/3ENvVgO.

09/23/2023

Did you know you can talk with an advice nurse if you have questions about your health or for help in deciding whether you need an urgent or routine appointment? Our nurse advice line is 505-265-1711, Opt. 3. They can address on the spot and even forward a message to your primary care doctor.

09/22/2023

Last weekend, New Mexico Veteran Affairs Mental Health, Public Affairs, Whole Health, New Mexico American Legion Riders, various organizations and supporters came together to host our sixth annual 2023 S.A.V.E. Motorcycle Rally-Northern Route.

The group met early Saturday morning at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center for a safety brief, prayer by Chaplain Service and set off for a day trip to various locations along the way, outlining how you can help SAVE a Veteran’s life. Riders and supporters rode to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Angel Fire, NM. The group reconvened Sunday morning for a memorial ceremony at the Vietnam War Memorial. Media from the event are available to view and download on our VA New Mexico Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vanewmexico/albums/72177720311383010

The S.A.V.E. team will host a second trip to Southern New Mexico on September 30th. Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3545398059058509

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09/22/2023

DYK: VA New Mexico has a Veteran Resource Center? Our team can assist you with computers, USAJobs, Veteran Benefit Administration, and other needs-even print items and help you with online typing proficiency courses, online training and tutorials. Come by our Annex Bldg on campus

09/22/2023

Relationship Problems?

We are accepting couples to participate in our next small group setting beginning on Sept 28th 2023. Meetings will be held from Thursdays from 3-4pm. To sign up, contact our Chapin Office at 505-265-1711 ext. 2735

Warrior to Soul Mate (W2SM) is a skills based program for veteran couples with the primary aim of strengthening trust and commitment to enjoy a more loving and healthy relationship. The goal is to live together more joyfully, with compassion, goodwill and trust.

It is not "therapy" in the strict sense, although it has tremendous therapeutic value. By participating in Warrior to Soul Mate, the couple will learn the behaviors, attitudes, and tools for effective communication, a strengthened connection, ability to confide, and conflict resolution. The program is research based and has been used at the VA since 2008. We have been offering W2SM at the Albuquerque VA since 2016.

09/22/2023

VA is the best, most affordable care in the country for Veterans. If you ever deployed to a combat zone, you may be eligible to enroll today. Learn more at VA.gov/PACT.
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Are you a Veteran who deployed to a combat zone but never signed up for VA health care? If you left the military between 9/11/01 and 10/1/13, you should sign...

09/22/2023

Did you know, as of July 1, 2022, there are 63.7 million or 19.1% Hispanic population in the United States? That makes it the nation’s largest ethnic minority. Access fact sheets and more fun facts for statistics about Hispanic Americans from the U.S. Census Bureau here: https://bddy.me/3PvAu4z

09/21/2023

Our Whole health approach puts you at the center of care, rather than your illnesses or conditions. We have programs that empowers and equips you to take charge of your health, well-being, and quality of life.

Introduction to Whole Health
Held twice per month, this 60-minute class is open to all Veterans, their support system (spouse, partner, child, caregiver, parent, etc.) The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. in Bldg. 41, first floor, classroom 1A-100 (in Primary Care, behind Starbucks). No advance registration or appointment is required. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call 505-265-1711 x 3892

Taking Charge of My Life and Health
Join this four-week class and Explore your Mission, Aspiration, and Purpose, complete a Personal Health Inventory (PHI), and create a Personal Health Plan on the pathway to Whole Health. Registration is required.
For more information, call 505-265-1711 x 3892

Health and Wellbeing Coaching
A Whole Health Coach is a trusted partner and mentor who empowers individuals to both identify and achieve their goals related to health, wellness, and mindset. The coach encourages and supports the client every step of their journey, using science-backed, behavior-driven lifestyle modifications.
For more information, call 505-265-1711 x 2692

Veterans talk about the Whole Health approach and why discovering what matters most improves their health and well-being. For more information, visit https:/...

09/21/2023

Due to exenuating circumstances, visitation will be restricted on surgical unit at Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center for a period of 10 days in accordance with VA policy to further prevent transmission of respiratory illness.

09/21/2023

Thank you, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Department of New Mexico, for your support and donation for the Albuquerque Fisher House!

On August 23rd, Victoria Jensen delivered a check to us on behalf of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Department of New Mexico. This generous donation is appreciated.

The Albuquerque Fisher House has been providing a "home away from home" to eligible military or Veteran family members since October 2019. To date, the Albuquerque Fisher House has been able to welcome more than 600 Veteran and Military families, saving them over $458,000 in lodging costs.

If you would like to know more about the Albuquerque Fisher House, eligibility requirements, or how you can donate or volunteer, please email us at [email protected] or call 505-265-1711 ext. 3180.

09/21/2023

Here at VA New Mexico, we provide health care and other benefits new Veterans returning from service, even if you are still on active duty or an activated member of the National Guard or Reserve. Our Returning Service Member/Transition Care team says, “Don’t struggle. Call!” Contact a care coordinator about making use of your health care benefits.

Tawna Harrison LCSW
Post 9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) Case Manager
VA New Mexico health care
Phone: 505-265-1711, ext. 4868
Email: [email protected]

Scott R. Anderson
Transition Patient Advocate
VA New Mexico health care
Phone: 505-265-1711, ext. 2799
Email: [email protected]

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09/21/2023

What Can I Do on My HealtheVet?

Pharmacy
Refill your VA prescriptions, track delivery, view a list of your VA prescriptions and other details.

Health Records
View, print, or download information from your VA medical record.

Messages
Communicate securely online with your VA health care team and other VA staff about non-urgent information or questions.

Appointments
Manage your upcoming VA medical appointments and receive email reminders. VA patients with a Premium My HealtheVet account can schedule and cancel VA appointments at participating facilities.

https://bddy.me/3sZIzqG

09/20/2023

Life isn't always easy after a deployment. That's where the Vet Center can help with offer confidential support for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a relaxed, non-medical setting. The Vet Center services includes counseling for needs such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). They can also connect you with more support in VA and your community. Call to find your closest Vet Center Call Center 877-927-8387.
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Local Vet Centers:
Farmington
Hopi Vet Center Outstation (Satellite Location)
Navajo Vet Center Outstation (Satellite Location)
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Los Cruces (Part of El Paso VA)

Vet Centers, including Mobile Vet Centers, provide confidential counseling, outreach and referral services to eligible Veterans, service members – including ...

09/20/2023

VA commemorates the third annual Telehealth Awareness Week by recognizing how telehealth expands access to quality care for Veterans.

VA commemorates the third annual Telehealth Awareness Week by recognizing how telehealth expands access to quality care for Veterans.

09/19/2023

dedicated to reminding people to regularly check in with family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. It functions as a reminder "that every day is the day to ask, 'are you OK?'" and to start meaningful conversations when it's apparent someone is struggling.

09/19/2023

Beginning, December 2023, My HealtheVet users will be required to sign into their account through VA’s new unified sign-in page. This new process will make your VA health information more secure. Learn more: https://bddy.me/3PK23s3

09/18/2023

American Corporate Partners connects post-9/11 Veterans with corporate professionals for customized career guidance. https://bddy.me/3F2ZUBT

09/18/2023

Thank you, Tracy L. Scott for your continued support of the Albuquerque Fisher House!

On September 11th, Author Tracy L. Scott presented a copy of his book “T’s Tees Are Just Like A Mom” to Friends of New Mexico Fisher House board member, Ruby Garcia, and Fisher House Manager, Tracy Hicks. This children’s book will be available to be read by Fisher House families. Donations such as this brings comfort and warmth to families who find themselves supporting a Veteran or Service Member through a medical crisis.

The Albuquerque Fisher House has been providing a "home away from home" to eligible military or Veteran family members since October 2019. To date, the Albuquerque Fisher House has been able to welcome more than 630 Military and Veteran families, saving them over $460,000 in lodging costs.

If you would like to know more about the Albuquerque Fisher House, eligibility requirements (including COVID-19 screening criteria), or how you can help, please email us at [email protected] or call 505-265-1711 x3180.

09/18/2023

Slow, mindful movement practices can help prevent and treat diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and dozens of other ailments. Try it out today in this introduction to Qigong. https://bddy.me/3LqRlUV

09/18/2023

Are you new to VA or just need a refresher on your VA resources? Join us for patient orientation classes every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at our main medical center and every third Tuesday of each month at all VA CBOC clinics. No appointment required!

You will learn about key VA resources to better assist your health care needs and get a tour of our VA medical facility.

Our VA Medical Center address is 1501 San Pedro Drive, SE Albuquerque, NM 87108.

Park in the Veteran patient parking lots, and once you enter the main entrance, follow the signs to classroom 1A-100B (located directly behind Starbucks)

If you are outside the metro area, you can walk-in to your VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic every 3rd Tuesday of each month, in a live telehealth class setting. Find your nearest VA Clinic here: https://bddy.me/3oB5NBA

Join us tomorrow or if you still have questions, contact Lorraine Anslover, RN, VHEC at (505) 265-1711 ext. 3892

09/18/2023

Happy Birthday to the United States Air Force! For 76 years, the Air Force has fought bravely in the skies to defend our nation. We celebrate all airmen, past and present, for their service. May you continue to fly, fight, and win.

09/18/2023

If you’re a Veteran in crisis, Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255 now. Responders are ready to listen and help.

09/18/2023

Please join us in congratulating the inaugural honorees of the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Women Veteran Wall. This display will be available at every facility. Read the full story here to learn more about how we will continue to honor women Veterans and their legacy of service: https://bddy.me/44S8XzL

09/17/2023

Can I request a VA appointment online? You most certainly can!
You can schedule, cancel, or manage your VA health appointment using the VA Online Scheduling App or through your https://bddy.me/46eCSmZ account. You will have to sign in or create an account using https://bddy.me/46cw89d, https://bddy.me/3redSgT, DS Logon or your My HealtheVet login and password.
VA Online Scheduling accesses your appointment information from the VA Electronic Health Record and, for your security, requires you to sign in with a https://bddy.me/3PFhGBa, https://bddy.me/3sOEhCb, DS Logon or My HealtheVet account. Learn more https://bddy.me/3PGHCfx

If you are having issues logging in, call our MyVA411 main information line for help at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). We're here 24/7.

09/17/2023

VA New Mexico Health Care System has opened its flu vaccine clinics across New Mexico. Our Flu shot drive thru clinic will be available for Veteran patients during their scheduled appointments at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, starting September 15, 2023, and continuing availability throughout the flu season, until March 2024 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center is located at 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE. Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please enter through the San Pedro Gate and follow signs that will route you to the clinic. (See attached map)

The flu vaccine will also be available at VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics to Veterans starting Sept. 15 across New Mexico. Check out the hours below for VA Clinics:

NMVA CBOC / CCBOC FLU TIMES



Alamogordo – Monday – Friday 0800 – 1600 walk-in
Albuquerque– Drive thru / PACT walk in Monday – Friday 0730 – 1500
Artesia– Monday - Friday 0800 / 1600 walk-in, Tuesday & Thursday 1300 – 1600 scheduled appts NO waiting
Durango– Monday – Friday 0800 – 1630 walk-in
Espanola– Monday – Friday 0800 – 1600 walk-in
Farmington– Monday – Friday 0830 – 1530 walk-in
Gallup– Monday – Friday – 0800 – 1630 walk-in
Las Vegas – Monday – Friday 0800 – 1600 walk-in
NW Metro – Monday – Friday 0800 – 1630 walk-in
Raton– Monday-Friday 0800 – 1630 walk-in
Santa Fe – Monday – Friday 0800 – 1500 walk-in
Silver City – Monday – Friday 0800 – 1630 walk-in
Taos– Dedicated Flu Fridays (TBD – Call for the time) & during scheduled appts
Truth or Consequences – Monday – Friday 0800 – 1630

09/17/2023

VA New Mexico Health Care System will soon open its flu vaccine across New Mexico. Our Flu shot drive thru clinic will be available for Veteran patients during their scheduled appointments at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque starting September 15, 2023, and continuing availability throughout the flu season until March 2024 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

09/16/2023

We have dozens of outreach events taking place over the next few weeks. Please visit our VA New Mexico events webpage to find out more information: https://bddy.me/46j0B5z

09/16/2023

Beginning, December 2023, My HealtheVet users will be required to sign into their account through VA’s new unified sign-in page. This new process will make your VA health information more secure. Learn more: https://bddy.me/48lMyxJ

Upgrading to a free My HealtheVet Premium account helps you get the most out of your U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs online patient health portal. With j...

09/16/2023

How does VA increase Veterans’ access to clinical care? One way is through the VHA-Uber Health Connect (VUHC) initiative, which is aimed directly at addressing transportation needs and is available to all Veterans who are beneficiary travel eligible.

From January 2022 to March 2023, this initiative provided more than 30K Uber rides across 408,529 miles for Veterans. 82% of participants surveyed stated that they would not have had other means of transportation to and from their appointments without VUHC and 91% said they would recommend the program to another Veteran. VA, through DEAN, is meeting Veterans where they are. Read more at https://bddy.me/3sSbVqN.

09/15/2023

09/15/2023

Franchising is an ideal way for Veterans to get into business ownership. It’s the perfect hybrid between working for a company and starting your own business from scratch.

The new website is a great, public source of information, allowing us to share the advancements, benefits and capabilities of AI and the various ways we plan to implement AI for the good of our Veterans. Visit the website at https://bddy.me/48kYhwv to stay informed and up to date on all that is happening in the AI world. https://bddy.me/48j3k0I

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09/15/2023

Thank you to all that participated and help support today's event at Raymond G. Muphy VA Medical Center!

09/15/2023

Just a reminder...We will be broadcasting Facebook Live from Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center today at 12 noon for a special event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. We hope you can join us! https://www.facebook.com/events/285846054077467

09/15/2023

Sergeant Tillman Rutledge was a POW for three years and survived the Bataan death march. Back home, he was a VA volunteer for 37 years.

09/15/2023

On POW/MIA Recognition Day, we pay tribute to the more than 81,000 Americans who were taken as prisoners of war or remain missing since World War II. You will never be forgotten.

09/15/2023

We’ve come a long way since 1923. Today, women’s health providers are available to care for you across the country and we continue to improve our services to fit your needs. Today we serve more than 600,000 women Veterans. Please join us for this special Facebook Live event to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of women Veterans’ health care at VA, as women Veterans reflect on their service and their unique experiences with VA health care over the years. https://bddy.me/3LMZ7sz

In 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs is celebrating 100 years of providing health care for women Veterans. On September 14, 1923, the National Home fo...