IRON MOUNTAIN – Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center has received funding for several non-reoccurring maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.

The funding is part of $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending committed for fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair and improve health care facilities via the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-recurring Maintenance program.

Funded second-quarter OGJVAMC projects are —

— Designing and updating the campus fire alarm system; 

— Renovations to primary care facilities on first floor;

— Modernizing the nurse call system;

— Updating electrical metering and facility generator controls;

— Replacement of condensate lines and pumps; and

— Upgrades to the security system design.

“This funding allows OGJVAMC to continue modernizing and improving, so our facility remains safe, efficient and equipped to provide high-quality care for our veterans in the upper peninsula and northern Wisconsin,” said John P. Shealey, medical center director.