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The Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) recently passed the mark of 20,000 toxic exposure screenings, signifying a milestone in their mission to fulfill the goals of the VA’s PACT Act, a new law that expands VA health care benefits and eligibility for Veterans.

Six staff members from the Lubbock VA Clinic volunteered to participate in the Texas South Plains Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. June 1-3, 2024.

The Amarillo VA Health Care System honored former Prisoner of War (POW), Dan L. McKinney, with a luncheon on April 9, 2024.

Congratulations to our Primary Care Teams for being recognized at the national level for becoming the most improved VA facility in Access to Care!

The homeless population faces difficult challenges during the winter months.

The Lubbock VA Clinic hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) Friday, December 1, 2023.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Secretary selected Dr. Michael T. Lambert, a psychiatrist at the Amarillo VA Health Care System, to be featured by VA Secretary Denis McDonough during the Arlington National Cemetery Veterans Day Program Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Women have made their way through history with perseverance and resilience, continuously breaking barriers despite facing numerous obstacles. Women have shown incredible strength and determination for centuries, inspiring positive change and paving the way for future generations.

The Amarillo VA Health Care System memorialized Veterans who have passed away and honored the victims of 9/11 at the Annual Patio of Honor Bricklaying Ceremony on Monday, September 11, 2023.

The Lubbock VA Clinic hosted a Hiring Fair for the community on Friday, August 18, 2023, and welcomed over 170 potential candidates to the event.