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VA Amarillo health care top stories.
Amarillo VA honors POW Veteran on Former POW Recognition Day
The Amarillo VA Health Care System honored former Prisoner of War (POW), Dan L. McKinney, with a luncheon on April 9, 2024.
AVAHCS Primary Care significantly improves Access to Care for Veterans
Congratulations to our Primary Care Teams for being recognized at the national level for becoming the most improved VA facility in Access to Care!
Elf on the Shelf Supports Homeless Veterans
The homeless population faces difficult challenges during the winter months.
Lubbock VA Clinic opens new Urgent Care Clinic for Veterans
The Lubbock VA Clinic hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) Friday, December 1, 2023.
Arlington National Cemetery Veterans Day Program features Amarillo VA Psychiatrist
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.
The Women Veterans Experience: Celebrating 100 years of women’s health care at VA
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.
Amarillo VA honors Veterans, 9/11 at Annual Patio of Honor Bricklaying Ceremony
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.
Lubbock VA Clinic welcomes dozens of applicants to Hiring Fair
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.
Amarillo VA hosts PACT Act Summer VetFest for Veterans
The Amarillo VA Health Care System hosted a PACT Act Summer VetFest VBA Claims Clinic for Veterans July 25, 2023. This event was an opportunity for Veterans to file PACT Act claims, receive toxic exposure screenings, enroll in VA health care, ask questions and receive resources.
Lubbock VA Clinic installs lactation pod for nursing mothers
The Lubbock VA Clinic installed a lactation pod for nursing mothers Saturday, July 15, 2023, to better serve its employees and the rapidly growing women Veteran population.
