News releases
News releases for VA Amarillo health care.
July 21, 2026Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year.
May 19, 2026Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) announced it received funding for infrastructure upgrades in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 to ensure safe and effective patient care for local Veterans.
May 18, 2026Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) is proud to announce that it received a five-star rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report.
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.
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.
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.
May 2, 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.
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.
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.
November 2, 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.