News releases
News releases for VA Amarillo health care.
Lubbock VA Clinic to host Hiring Fair
July 28, 2023The Lubbock VA Clinic is hosting a hiring fair for the community Friday, August 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 3510 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79415.
Amarillo VA to host PACT Act Summer VetFest, VBA Claims Clinic
July 18, 2023The Amarillo VA Health Care System will host a PACT Act Summer VetFest Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Amarillo VA Medical Center Kollmar Conference Room, located at 6010 Amarillo Blvd W, Amarillo, Texas 79106. This is a come and go event and appointments are not required.
Vet Center offers alternative counseling options during area flood
June 14, 2023Temporarily closed due to the area flood, the Amarillo Vet Center provides alternative care options for Veterans. In addition to virtual services, the Mobile Vet Center is now located at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial for in-person counseling and assistance.
Childress VA Clinic opens May 9 with expanded care services for Veterans
May 02, 2023Amarillo VA Health Care System is pleased to announce the opening of the new Childress VA Clinic and invites Veterans and local citizens to a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 9, at 10 a.m. and Veterans resource fair until 1 p.m.
Amarillo VA housed 72 homeless Veterans in 2022
January 31, 2023The Amarillo VA Health Care System permanently housed 72 homeless Veterans in the Amarillo and Lubbock communities during 2022, providing them with the safe, stable homes they deserve.
Dalhart VA hosts open house
January 17, 2023The Amarillo VA Health Care System is excited to host a Veterans resource fair and open house on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dalhart VA Outpatient Clinic.
Lubbock VA Clinic hosts FIRST "Welcome Home" Celebration
November 02, 2022The Amarillo VA Health Care System is excited to host the first-ever drive-thru “Welcome Home” celebration on Nov. 5 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Lubbock VA Outpatient Clinic.
Amarillo VA Hosts Blood Drive
August 23, 2022The Amarillo VA campus is hosting a Fourth Mission blood drive Aug. 26 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Kollmar Conference Room.
Lubbock VA Hosts Blood Drive
August 23, 2022The Lubbock VA Clinic is hosting a Fourth Mission blood drive Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Museum area of the clinic.
VHA Implements COVID-19 Health Protection Levels to Enhance Safety of Veterans, Visitors and Employees
May 24, 2022The Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) is implementing COVID-19 Health Protection Levels as part VA’s consistent, nationwide approach for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities to adjust COVID-19 safety protocols locally as needed.