Urgent or emergency care—which should you use?

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 06/30/2026 07:00 AM EDT

When to choose urgent or emergency care

Don’t wait for an emergency to know the difference

When you need medical care quickly, choosing the right provider can save you time, money, and stress. Learn when to choose urgent care, when to call 911 or go to the emergency room, and when to consider other types of care.

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Make summer travel easier with My HealtheVet

Don’t miss an appointment or run out of medication because of summer plans. My HealtheVet makes it easy to manage your health care before and during travel. Learn more about My HealtheVet tools

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Help for insomnia—you’re not alone

Many people have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and/or waking up too early. VA offers many effective treatments to help you get back to healthy sleep. Learn more about treatments for insomnia

A Veteran taking his bicycle out for moderate exercise

3 tips to keep moving this summer

It can be a challenge to stay active in the summer heat. Here are 3 tips to help you keep moving safely.
Check out our 3 tips to stay active this summer

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