Montana VA Health Care System

Montana VA Health Care System We have the honor of serving Montana's Veterans with the best healthcare possible! The main campus is located at Fort Harrison.

The Montana VA Health Care System provides a VA presence in every major city in the state of Montana. The Fort Harrison VA Medical Center is a 34-bed acute care (including 6 in ICU), medical-surgical facility that offers a broad range of acute, chronic, and specialized inpatient and outpatient services for both male and female veterans. Specialty care includes dental, internal medicine, neurology,

palliative care, pain management, medical oncology, surgery (general, vascular, laparoscopic, endoscopic), urology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, podiatry, chiropractic care, behavioral health (including outpatient substance abuse treatment and PTSD & MST specific care), ambulatory care (primary care, nutrition/diabetes, rehab and social services), and rehabilitation (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech & language pathology, and cardiac rehabilitation). Radiology Service provides a broad range of diagnostic and interventional care provided on a full time basis. Pathology Services are available on site also provided on a full time basis. Telemedicine services are available for behavioral health, radiology, dermatology, gynecology, primary care, ophthalmology, nutrition, diabetes and tele-home health. The Fort Harrison facility also operates an additional 24-bed residential mental health facility that provides residential PTSD and Substance Abuse programs. The Medical Center is co-located with the VBA Regional Office. Fort Harrison is located on 138 acres in a picturesque setting on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. The facility campus adjoins the city limits of Helena, the capital of Montana. A 30-bed Community Living Center (CLC) located in Miles City provides skilled-nursing, medical care and physical therapy. Primary care is provided at eleven Community Based Outpatient Clinics across the state: Anaconda, Billings, Bozeman, Cutbank, Glasgow, Glendive, Great Falls, Hamilton, Havre, Kalispell, Lewistown, Miles City, and Missoula. Two Primary Care Telehealth Outreach Clinics are located in Hamilton and Plentywood. The Sleep Disorders Clinic is located in Helena.

The Montana VA Health Care System will be holding a 250th America's Freedom Celebration and Veteran Resource Fair on Jun...
06/03/2026

The Montana VA Health Care System will be holding a 250th America's Freedom Celebration and Veteran Resource Fair on June 26.

The event begins a 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. We are scheduled to hold a short ceremony at 4:30 p.m., followed by live music, food truck vendors, and resource tables. The event will end at 7:00 p.m.

The event will be held at:

Women’s Park

500 Fuller Ave

Helena, MT 59601

All are welcome to celebrate America's Birthday and learn more about healthcare resources available to our Montana Veterans.

Montana VA is Holding a Virtual Veteran Town Hall ‘Choose VA’ Event, today! (June 3)Veterans are invited to join Montana...
06/03/2026

Montana VA is Holding a Virtual Veteran Town Hall ‘Choose VA’ Event, today! (June 3)

Veterans are invited to join Montana VA virtually to discuss updates on policies, programs and services from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on June 3 at a Virtual Veterans Town Hall ‘Choose VA’ event.

This event is for YOU. Don't miss out. This Virtual Town Hall will focus on the needs of unenrolled Veterans or Veterans who are no longer part of the Montana VA. We will discuss the evolution of VA care as well as a variety of issues for Veterans including benefits, community care, tele-health, travel benefits, expanded services, and more.

The town hall conversation will take place today, June 3rd, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The event is accessible virtually either by calling in or livestreaming the town hall. To join, Veterans and their families should call in at 866-478-3358 or livestream the townhall at www.access.live/MontanaVATownHall .

Program experts will share overviews of their services and resources for the first section of the town hall. The final thirty minutes are reserved for a Question and Answer period for Veterans to ask questions.

Montana VA serves over 49,000 enrolled Veterans across Montana with certified 5-Star Overall rated care by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Veterans are cared for by a staff of 1,400 at 18 sites of care across the state. One third of Montana VA employees are Veterans.

VA Health Connect helps you stay connected to VA care 24/7 when wildfires affect your community.
06/02/2026

VA Health Connect helps you stay connected to VA care 24/7 when wildfires affect your community.

Montana VA To Hold Virtual Veteran Town Hall ‘Choose VA’ Event on June 3!Veterans are invited to join Montana VA virtual...
06/01/2026

Montana VA To Hold Virtual Veteran Town Hall ‘Choose VA’ Event on June 3!

Veterans are invited to join Montana VA virtually to discuss updates on policies, programs and services from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on June 3 at a Virtual Veterans Town Hall ‘Choose VA’ event.

This Virtual Town Hall will focus on the needs of unenrolled Veterans or Veterans who are no longer part of the Montana VA. We will discuss the evolution of VA care as well as a variety of issues for Veterans including benefits, community care, tele-health, travel benefits, expanded services, and more.

The town hall conversation will take place on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The event is accessible virtually either by calling in or livestreaming the town hall. To join, Veterans and their families should call in at 866-478-3358 or livestream the townhall at www.access.live/MontanaVATownHall .

Program experts will share overviews of their services and resources for the first section of the town hall. The final thirty minutes are reserved for a Question and Answer period for Veterans to ask questions.

Montana VA serves over 49,000 enrolled Veterans across Montana—an area roughly 147,000 square miles in size. Veterans are cared for by a staff of 1,400 at 18 sites of care across the state. One third of Montana VA employees are Veterans.

The Montana VA remembers the courage and sacrifice of Army Staff Sgt. Travis W. Adkins. He was killed in action on June ...
06/01/2026

The Montana VA remembers the courage and sacrifice of Army Staff Sgt. Travis W. Adkins.

He was killed in action on June 1, 2007. On March 27, 2019, Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins was awarded the Medal of Honor (posthumously), for his heroic actions in Iraq in 2007 that resulted in saving the lives of his fellow Soldiers and in his death.

The native Montanan was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish, snowmobile and camp.

In July 2019, a bill had been introduced to the 116th Congress, to change the name of the Bozeman VA clinic to the Travis W. Atkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic. In December 2020, S.900 was signed by the President and became Public Law No: 116-262.

Today, the Montana VA is proud to be the home of the Travis W. Adkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Bozeman. https://www.va.gov/montana-health-care/locations/travis-w-atkins-department-of-veterans-affairs-clinic/

Tornadoes happen, VA can help!For non-emergent medical advice, call or chat with VA Health Connect for virtual care. VA ...
05/28/2026

Tornadoes happen, VA can help!
For non-emergent medical advice, call or chat with VA Health Connect for virtual care. VA Health Connect Nurse Triage and Appointment Scheduling services are available by phone 24/7 nationwide. Prescription services are also available; call VA Health Connect for more information.

Fraud Alert for Veterans⚠ DO NOT PAY FOR VA OR COMMUNITY CARE APPOINTMENTS UP FRONTProtect yourself from a recent scam t...
05/22/2026

Fraud Alert for Veterans
⚠ DO NOT PAY FOR VA OR
COMMUNITY CARE APPOINTMENTS UP FRONT
Protect yourself from a recent scam targeting Veterans.
________________________________________
A Veteran recently received a fake letter claiming he had a VA appointment and was asked to
pay for the visit.
• VA later confirmed he was not enrolled in VA health care, and no appointment had been
scheduled.
• The letter and payment request were fraudulent.
REMEMBER:
• Veterans should never pay for any VA or Community Care appointment before or at the
time of the appointment.
• VA does not charge upfront fees for appointments.
• VA does not send payment requests by email, text message, or phone.
• Community Care appointments are authorized by VA and are free to Veterans except
standard VA co-pays when applicable.
If you receive a suspicious letter, call, or message:
• Do not send money or share personal or financial information.
• Contact your local VA medical center directly to verify any appointment.
• Report suspicious activity to your facility’s Integrity and Compliance Officer, Integrity and
Compliance Helpline at (866) 842-4357 or [email protected], VSAFE at 1-833-388-
7233 or the VA OIG Hotline at 1-800-488-8244.
Your VA team is here to ensure your care is safe and legitimate.
SEE SOMETHING. SAY SOMETHING.
General instances of non-compliance, including potential fraud, waste and abuse:
Office of Integrity and Compliance Helpline
[email protected] or 866-842-4357 (VHA-HELP)
Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud:
VSAFE Fraud Hotline
https://vsafe.gov/ or 833-38V-SAFE
Reports made to VA OIC or VSAFE may be referred to the independent Office of Inspector
General (OIG) for investigation into fraud or other wrongdoing or for its oversight of VA
programs and operations.

The Fort Harrison VA Medical Center is proud to announce today that it received a 5-star Overall and 5-star Patient Sati...
05/19/2026

The Fort Harrison VA Medical Center is proud to announce today that it received a 5-star Overall and 5-star Patient Satisfaction rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report.

This is the second consecutive year that the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center has received 5-star ratings in both categories.

The 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 Kim Adkins, Interim Executive Director for the Montana VA Health Care System. “To also receive a 5-star rating in Patient Satisfaction is incredible. These ratings underscore our commitment to delivering safe, timely and high-quality care in Montana, and we are proud to contribute to VA’s continued nationwide excellence.”

Nationwide, 78% of VA hospitals received a rating with an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of four or five stars in 2026.

This is the fourth consecutive year that VA has outperformed non-VA care, and the second year in a row that no VA hospital received a one-star rating. The percentage of VA hospitals receiving four or five stars has grown dramatically in the last two years:
• 2023, 67%
• 2024, 58%
• 2025, 77%
• 2026, 78%

View the star ratings for each facility and methodology for the ratings, here: www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=Hospital

This year’s CMS report is just one example of how VA is working better for Veterans. Among other improvements, VA has:
• Enrolled more than 125,000 new Veterans in VA health care in 2026.
• Opened 35 new VA health care facilities since Jan. 20, 2025, expanding health care access for Veterans around the country.
• Reduced the backlog of Veterans waiting for VA benefits by 70% since Jan. 20, 2025, after it increased 24% during the prior administration.
• Completed 82,083,918 direct care appointments in FY2025, up 4.1% from FY2024.
• Offered Veterans more than 2.5 million appointments outside of normal operating hours, giving Veterans more timely and convenient options for care.
• Permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in FY2025, the highest total in seven years.

Can’t make your appointment? Let another Veteran take it.When you miss an appointment without canceling (a “no-show”), i...
05/19/2026

Can’t make your appointment? Let another Veteran take it.
When you miss an appointment without canceling (a “no-show”), it delays care for your fellow Vets.
Ways to cancel:
1. Text: Reply “C” to your appointment reminder text. (Text START to 53079 to opt in).
2. Online: Use MyHealth.va.gov or the VA Health & Benefits App.
3. Call: Dial 406-442-6410 and press 2 for scheduling.
By canceling early, you help a fellow Vet get the care they need sooner.

Address

3687 Veterans Drive
Fort Harrison, MT
59636

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14064477990

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