VA Pacific Islands Health Care upgrades among $4.8 billion in nationwide spending
Honolulu, HAWAII — (February 26, 2026) VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) today announced it has begun infrastructure upgrades to ensure safe and effective patient care.




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