VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System

06/02/2026

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Western Branch National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
1885

Original name of the Soldiers Home located in Leavenworth, Kansas

06/01/2026

HAPPY JUNE !! We're on our "Summer Heat" Tour helping Veteran's who prefer in-person help to setup a VA Sign-In accounts that'll provide access to My HealtheVet. This week, find us at:
• Topeka VAMC - Wed June 3 in Bldg 24 Rec Hall
• Platte City, MO CBOC – Thrs June 4
• Kansas City, KS (Cpt Shopteese) CBOC – Fri June 5

No appt necessary, just arrive anytime between 9a-3p. Feel free to share/print this tour poster for easy access to workshop dates through the month of August. We're also making another exclusive stop at Emporia KS American Legion Post 5 on 7/20. Setting up a VA Sign-In can help keep Veterans connected with their healthcare and other VA benefits online. We know some individuals prefer one-to one tech assistance. - YOU MUST BRING YOUR SMARTPHONE 📱 (or a tablet/laptop 💻) with ABILITY TO ACCESS YOUR EMAIL during the visit, as well as A VALID STATE ID / driver’s license.

Our tour dates are listed online at https://tinyurl.com/EKHCS-VA-Sign-In-Info

05/29/2026

The Kansas Justice League, a community coalition focusing on su***de prevention with Justice Involved Veterans in partnership with the KU School of Law are hosting a half day training and resource fair in Douglas County 6/16 that focuses on Su***de Prevention and Resiliency.

All Veterans, Staff, and Community Members are welcome. Join us for an inspiring morning that will help build your toolkit for especially hard days, connect you with your community, and share food with new friends.

You will hear from three experts in the field on su***de prevention, risk factors, and the brilliance of hope. The keynote speaker is from the Robert Irvine Foundation (YES! THAT Robert Irvine!!!!!) and concludes with a free meal from a Veteran-owned food truck (registration—which is free—is required to receive a meal). See attached flyer for registration and more information.

Bring your appetite and curiosity! Feel free to reach out to just me ([email protected]) with any questions.

Date: 6/16/2026
Time: 9am-1pm

Cost: FREE

Event Schedule:

09:00 AM - 09:25 AM
Welcome Reception w/ Light Refreshments

09:30 AM - 10:20 AM
The Art of De-escalation

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Su***de Prevention Gatekeeper Training (Basic Skills to Help Save Lives)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Bad Day Management Keynote by Robert Irvine DAISY Foundation

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Food Truck Lunch "Breaking Bread with Heroes"

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
RESOURCE FAIR AVAILABLE BEFORE AND AFTER EVENT AND BETWEEN SPEAKERS

05/29/2026

Stay healthy this BBQ season with these food safety tips :

⏰ Don’t leave food out for more than 2 hours.

🧊 Refrigerate leftovers right away so that the internal temperature reaches 41°F or below within 6 hours.

🚫 Don’t take chances with your health! If you don’t know how long food has been sitting around, toss it out.

05/28/2026

Even if to***co use is part of your daily routine, or you’ve tried quitting before, or you’re worried about withdrawal symptoms, you have the power to reclaim your life.

Need guidance on how to stay away from to***co? Talk to trained quit coaches who will help you during any phase of quitting.

Call the VA to***co quitline at 1-855-QUIT-VET or visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHEALTH/quit-to***co/quit-vet.asp

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

My HealtheVet Tour Stops for last week of May include visits to:
• Lawrence CBOC – Wed May 27 (new date)
• Leavenworth VAMC – Thrs May 28
Notice we have dates now through the month of August! STAY IN TOUCH with your healthcare online when you set up a VA Sign-In Account. We understand some individuals are tech challenged. We're ready to assist those who prefer one-to-one help. Click the ‘tour posters’ for more dates – arrive anytime between 9a-3p - YOU MUST BRING YOUR SMARTPHONE 📱 (or a tablet/laptop 💻) with ABILITY TO ACCESS YOUR EMAIL during the visit, as well as A VALID STATE ID / driver’s license.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Memorial Day 2026 Leavenworth National Cemetery

05/25/2026

Lest we forget...this weekend and Memorial Day remember and honor the fallen service members who sacrificed everything for the security and freedom of our nation.