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Editor's note: We received feedback that the link to register for the 2025 SAVAHCS Creative Arts Competition did not work for some of our Veterans in the July 3 edition of the Southern Arizona Veterans Health Update email. We apologize for any inconveniences that this may have caused. Our editorial team will do a better job going forward, ensuring that all of our links work.
Food as medicine: Your diet can promote health & well-being
We’ve all heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Can a delicious, nutritious meal serve as medicine?
Yes! It’s true that specific foods can have beneficial effects and support overall health and well-being.
Read more learn about the heath benefits of specific foods.
VA Home Loan basics: An earned benefit with unique advantages
Active homebuyers most often search for their new homes during the busy spring and summer months. Experienced Veteran homebuyers know they have a leg up on the process—their VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit. But what about those who’ve never used it?
Learn more about how the VA is work for Veterans in purchasing a home.
Virtual Veteran Engagement Veteran Town Hall
Join us virtually on Wednesday, August 6 at 1:00 p.m. for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) 4th Quarter Veteran Engagement Event where Veterans, their families, and caregivers will receive updates on healthcare operations from SAVAHCS leadership and also learn more about VA health care services offered to Veterans in southern Arizona.
This is your chance to connect, share feedback, and stay informed about the latest updates and resources available for Veterans and their families, and caregivers.
To take part of the Veteran Engagement event click on the registration link below
Before the event, you can send an email to pao.savahcs@va.gov with any questions you may have.
Tucson Business community comes together to support Veterans through food drive
Seven years ago, the Arizona Transportation Builders Association (ATB) in Tucson, Ariz. started a donation drive to support Veterans. On Wednesday, July 9, the ATB donated a large quantity of clothing items, food, and hygiene products to the Tucson VA's Patriot Pantry and Homeless Veteran Program.
How to Refill Medications
Medications are not automatically sent. You must order your refills.
The refills are sent through the US Postal service after you order them. Since the medications come by mail, please order your medications at least 8 days BEFORE you run out of medicine. You may order earlier, and the refill will be sent before you run out. Review all your medications at each provider visit to make sure the medications are renewed, since prescriptions may expire or run out of refills. Unfortunately, we are unable to refill your prescriptions at the Outpatient Pharmacy window. Please check your medicine regularly and order early. Do not go to the Emergency Department (ED) for routine refill requests. ED will not refill your prescriptions.
There are multiple ways to order your refills or make renewal requests!
- Order using MyHealtheVet (myhealth.va.gov)
- Log in and select “Pharmacy”
- Select “Refill Prescriptions”
- Order using the new Rx Refill App
- Download the Rx Refill App (Apple Store or Google Play)
- Log in or register
- Select “Refill VA Prescriptions”
- Order by Telephone
- Toll free for Arizona call 1-800-470-8262 and choose option 1 for Pharmacy
- Follow the automated prompts to request your refill or renewal
Have the following information available: social security number, and prescription number. (The prescription number is in the upper left-hand corner of the medicine bottle. Enter the numbers only, not letters).
Celebrate 130 years of Exchange Stores serving America's armed forces
 For all Veterans that have access to Davis Monthan Air Force Base, you are invited to to celebrate 130 years of Exchange Stores serving our Armed Forces on Friday, July 25 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Davis Monthan Air Force Base Main Exchange located at 5405 Granite St Ste. 2527, Tucson, AZ 85708. There will be a free cake cutting ceremony, Veteran resource fair, and Hire a Veteran job fair at the event.
To learn more about how Veterans and caregivers can access military installations visit DOD Installation access simplified: three updates for Veterans and caregivers.
Did you know that certain Veteran are eligible for Exchange Services and Commissary privilege to learn more visit Commissary and exchange privileges for Veterans on VA.gov, Commissary Shopping Eligibility on commissaries.com and Veterans Online Shopping Benefit on militaryonesouces.mil.
VA Resource Navigator
Are you a Veteran but you're not sure where to start with the VA?
Check out the new 2025 VA Resource Navigator, a short, sweet combination of all the most valuable resources to get you started on your way to VA benefits and health care.
VA is here for you
1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number.
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