Veterans: Join MVP's Military Experiences and Exposures Survey
VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) recently launched the Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey to learn more about the ways military experiences and toxic exposures affect health. MVP, VA’s largest research effort, is studying health conditions that matter to Veterans, including mental health, heart health, cancer, tinnitus and more. All Veterans are invited to join MVP and complete the survey.
For more information, you can read Veterans: Join MVP's military experience and exposure survey news article on VA News website.
Live Whole Health: Power Your Intentions in the New Year
Along with each new year comes the temptation to make New Year’s resolutions (fixed outcome goals). But what if we leave behind this all-or-nothing approach to finding health and well-being?
Who do you want to be in 2026?
This year, instead of making a new year’s resolution, imagine who you want to be in the world and how you want to show up each day. This type of intention-setting sparks growth as we align our goals with our personal values.
To learn more, read Live Whole Health #298: Power your intentions in the New Year on the VA News website.
Flu Cases Continue to Rise in Southern Arizona
Flu season is in full swing in southern Arizona and cases continue to rise!
Check out some of tips and trick below on how to protect yourself, your family, and fellow Veterans.
1- Avoid close contact with those who are sick
2- Stay at home when you are sick to avoid spreading illness
3- Cover your mouth and nose when you are coughing and sneezing
4- Wash your hands
5- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
6- Get outside for some fresh air
7- Practice good hygiene
8- Get vaccinated! The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System offers the flu vaccine!
Flu shots are available:
• On a walk-in basis at the main campus, building 80 South Vaccine clinic Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..
• On a walk-in basis with your primary care team.
How to Refill Medications
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Refill medications are sent through the U.S. 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!
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Order using MyHealtheVet (myhealth.va.gov)
- Log in and select “Pharmacy”
- Select “Refill Prescriptions”
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Order using the VA: Health and Benefits App
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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).
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Yuma Veteran Engagement and Resource Fair
Yuma Veterans join us for a Veteran Engagement and Resource fair on Friday, January 23 at the Salvation Army Yuma Corps Community Center at 445 South 4th Ave. Yuma, AZ 85364
VA and community resource providers will be available providing information and resources to Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
SAVAHCS Virtual Veteran Healthcare Update
Join us on Thursday, January 29, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for our virtual Veteran
Healthcare Update.
This will be an opportunity to learn more about our community based outpatient clinics new lab hours and our whole health programs and initiatives. You will also hear from our executive leadership team on VA updates, upcoming outreach events, and more.
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Virtual Veteran Health Care Update link to register.
VA Resource Navigator
Are you a Veteran but you're not sure where to start with the VA?
Check out the 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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