VA Mobile Apps
VA Mobile aims to improve Veterans’ health by providing technologies that expand clinical care beyond the traditional office visit.
VA Mobile develops apps that give both Veterans and VA care teams safe and secure mobile access to important health data — providing more opportunities for Veterans to be active participants in their health care. VA Mobile also features health care and wellness apps for caregivers and civilians.
VA Mobile is transforming the way VA care is delivered and improving coordination between Veterans and their care teams. VA Mobile is critical in connecting Veterans to care, and VA is dedicated to providing that connection through innovative apps that enhance Veterans’ care experiences.
To access available apps, visit the VA App Store.
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Virtual Veteran Health Care Update
Join us virtually for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) Virtual Health Care Update on Wednesday, October 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. During the virtual event you will learn more about health care services and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) updates.
Click the Southern Arizona VA Health Care Health Care Update to register for the virtual event.
Sierra Vista VA Clinic Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic
The Sierra Vista VA Clinic Walk-In Flu Clinic for Veterans that are enrolled in VA health care will be held on the following days and times:
- Wednesday, October 22 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, November 12 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The Sierra Vista VA Clinic is located at 101 North Coronado Drive, Suite A
Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
Drive-Up Flu Shot Clinic
The next drive-up flu clinic will be held on Saturday, October 18 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Tucson VA Medical Center located at 3601 South 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ 85723.
COVID 19 Vaccine is now available
The COVID vaccine is available to all Veterans over the age of 65 at the SAVAHCS on a walk-in basis.
Veterans over 65 can either go to the Vaccine Clinic at the Tucson VA Medical Center located in Building 80 or their local Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) for the COVID-19 vaccine.
For those Veterans age 64 and under interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, please discuss with your provider.
Compassionate Home Care: SAVAHCS Medical Foster Home for Veterans
For Martha Leon and Gustavo Silva, opening their home to Veterans is not just a calling.
It's a way of giving back to those who have sacrificed for their country. Driven by compassion and a sense of community, Martha transitioned from volunteering in assisted living to the VA Southern Arizona Health Care System’s Medical Foster Home program.
"My journey began as an assisted living volunteer," Martha recalls. "One day, a woman I assisted called me and introduced me to the VA Medical Foster Home program. With her encouragement and realizing I had a natural gift for caregiving, I decided to apply."
Veteran Health Fair
Join us for a Veteran Health Fair on Friday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Tucson VA Medical Center in the Rose Garden Courtyard located at 3601 South 6th Ave., Tucson AZ.
Pumpkin Chili for Fall Fuel
October is National Chili Month, and there’s no better time to stir up a hearty, healthy bowl of comfort. This pumpkin chili brings a seasonal twist to a classic favorite—packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins to keep you energized as the temperatures drop. Whether you're cooking for one or a crowd, it’s a nutritious way to celebrate fall. Best of all, it’s easy to make in just one pot or a Crock-Pot.
https://www.nutrition.va.gov/docs/Recipes/MainDishes/Hearty-Pumpkin-ChiliJUL2021.pdf#
Class Spotlight: Take Charge of Your Health: Join Our Diabetes Management Class
Are you interested in learning more about diabetes, how it affects your body, and how diet and medication play a role in managing it? This class is designed with you in mind!
Our dedicated SAVAHCS Dietitians and Pharmacists have teamed up to offer a comprehensive Diabetes Management Class, available in two convenient formats:
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In-Person: TUC INTERD PHARM/NUTR DM CLASS
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Virtual (VA Video Connect): TUC VVC INTD PHRM/NTR DM CLASS
Both options are offered monthly to fit your schedule.
To register, call 520-792-1450 ext. 1-3485 or contact your PACT Registered Dietitian (RD).
Cochise County Veteran Stand Down
Join us at the Cochise County Veteran Stand Down and Resource Fair on Friday, October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ethel Berger Center located at 2950 E. Tacoma St. Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.
There will be several VA and community resources on hand providing assistance to Veterans, their families and caregivers.
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 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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