VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS)

08/20/2026

Secretary of Veterans Affairs, The Honorable Doug Collins, visited VA Central Iowa Heath Care System Medical Center after a morning at the Iowa State Fair. During the visit, he met with the Executive Leadership Team where he discussed accomplishments, best practices, and current challenges. He recognized five front line staff for their dedication to putting Veterans First.

08/20/2026

Please join us for our semi-annual Women Veterans public forum at 6PM CST TONIGHT! Please call Women Veterans Program Manager at 515-664-2179 with your questions.

08/19/2026

On Monday, August 17, 2026, Central Iowa Veterans and staff represented the Veterans Health Administration Central Iowa Health Care System (VHACIHCS) by participating in Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair. This year, in honor of the 250th anniversary, more Veterans than previous years participated by walking or riding in a van. A total of 24 Veterans attended the fair, and 11 staff assisted. Veterans expressed gratitude for being able to attend and felt honored as they received claps and cheers along the parade route. Many Veterans said they are already looking forward to next year! Thank you, Iowa State Fair, for honoring our Veterans in such a meaningful way!

08/12/2026

Veterans are invited to display their creative arts pieces at Hoyt Sherman Place from September 11-17, 2026 as part of their celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America and the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. Veterans may submit up to 2 pieces with a patriotic theme. Deadline to enter is Aug. 21, 2026. For more information and entry forms, please contact Suzanne Anderson at [email protected] or at 515-699-5999 x24300.

08/11/2026

Please see August 2026 Deployment Sites for Central Iowa's Virtual Mobile Clinic. Call 515-401-5452 today to set up an appointment!!

08/10/2026

08/06/2026

If you are a veteran mother or an expecting mother, we invite you and your spouse to learn CPR with us! The course will cover infant, child and adult CPR with hands-on practice.

Details are located within the flier. Please pre-register by using the information on the flier as there are limited seats. We look forward to seeing you!

07/31/2026

VA Central Iowa's Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Deployment Kick Off Picnics continued with three fantastic events at Main Campus, Carroll, and Mason City. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to enjoy a meal, ask questions, pick up EHRM information, and connect with colleagues. These gatherings continue to be one of our favorite opportunities to celebrate the journey together, spark conversations, and remind ourselves that while we’re building a new electronic health record, we’re also building relationships, confidence, and excitement for what’s ahead to better serve our Veterans.

07/28/2026

Last week VHACIHCS had the honor of hosting Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, PhD.

Dr. Lawrence met with leadership and staff members to discuss the new Federal Electronic Health Records (EHR) system which is scheduled to 'Go Live' in July of 2027. These discussions provided support, resources, and answers to questions so we can ensure the smoothest transition for our Veterans. VHACIHCS has chosen a building block theme and is also hosting 'block parties' throughout the month to kick off the transition. Ultimately, the EHRM rollout will streamline Veterans records between DOW and the VA and will shorten the amount of time providers spend on records to increase the face-to-face time with Veterans.