Message from the Director

Welcome to the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System.  Our health care system serves your needs through the medical center in Salt Lake City and outpatient sites located throughout the Intermountain region.  Our staff is committed to providing you with the right care, at the right time and at the right place.  We look forward to being your health care provider of choice and working with you as a partner in maintaining your health.

STEVEN W. YOUNG, FACHE
Director, VA Salt Lake City Health Care System

Post-9/11 GI Bill Information

The Post-9/11 GI Bill is the most comprehensive education benefit package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944. Individuals who are eligible for the new benefit may begin using the benefit August 1, 2009, for training that begins on or after that date.  Read more about this on the GI Bill website.

TOP Café

The TOP Café is located in the Building 5 Café.  It is open in the evenings, on weekends, and on holidays to serve guests of the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City.  Meals can be purchased to-go or guests can stay and eat in the Café.  Read more about the TOP Café.

Medical Foster Home Program for Veterans

The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System is pleased to announce the development of the Medical Foster Home program to reach the growing needs of the veteran population.  The Medical Foster Home is a unique partnership of adult foster home and Home Based Primary Care.  Read more about this new program.

Walk-in Weekly Memory Classes for OEF-OIF Veterans

The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System is introducing a new program for OEF-OIF veterans concerned about memory and concentration problems.  Read more about these classes.

Free DUI Classes for Eligible Veterans

The George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is offering free DUI classes mandated by the state of Utah for eligible veterans beginning in April 2008. View more information about these classes.