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  • Together, 85th Fighter Group, VA, and the 188th Wing Create Groundbreaking Collaboration to Ensure Pilots Are Mission-Ready

    group of VA employees and military standing in front of a fighter plane

  • Influential Women names VHSO’s High Reliability Program Specialist, Karla Enderleas one of the most influential women of the year.InfluentialWomen.com is dedicated to creating a dynamic platform where women from diverse backgrounds can come together, connect, and share their unique perspectives.

    women standing infront of building she works in

  • For more than seven decades, the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) has carried forward a heartfelt holiday tradition that continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans and their families.

    Gift Shop

  • Little did VHSO social worker Ashley Perkins, MSW, LCSW, know that her night would take a dramatic turn from the world of melodies to a lifesaving mission.

    VHSO social worker holding her guitar

  • On November 6th, the Joplin VA Clinic was filled with the unmistakable aroma of grilled burgers and the spirit of gratitude. For the second year in a row, Pinnacle Bank of Joplin hosted a special lunch to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s Veterans.

    Group Photos

  • Every day at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) team plays a life-changing role — helping Veterans regain mobility, independence and confidence.

    PSAS Updated.

  • This remarkable honor is named after Ron Hesch, a proud Veteran and passionate advocate for patient safety, and it recognizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or the Department of Defense (DoD) facility that embodies a steadfast "Mission First" approach to healthcare excellence.

    SPS employees and the award

  • The announcement of the 2025 National Veterans Day Poster Contest winner brought immense pride to NW Arkansas and the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks.

    Veteran Jeremy Carpenter holding his winning poster

  • Ronald Smith, an Air Force Veteran, lived a vibrant life full of purpose. He was active in his community, always ready to lend a helping hand to his neighbors, and deeply cherished his family. However, his world was shattered when his wife of 45 years passed away due to complications from diabetes.

    veteran standing by a tree outside smiling

  • The 2025 Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) Resource Fair surpassed the typical resource fair experience.

    veteran making a suicide awareness shirt with puffy paint