Stories

In 1972, Phil Yates, a dedicated Navy and Air Force Veteran, found himself at Yankee Station off the coast of Vietnam.

Thanks to an innovative approach to treatment being performed at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), Veterans exposed to harmful toxins during their service are receiving relief from various debilitating symptoms.

For many Veterans, camaraderie doesn’t end when military service does. It continues in places like American Legion Post 31 in Fort Smith, AR, where Veterans gather not only to share stories but also to look out for one another.

The transformation of the Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) is extraordinary.

For many, the prospect of blindness is daunting, often perceived as more life-altering than the loss of a limb. Vision loss can significantly impact a Veteran's quality of life, affecting their independence, mobility, and emotional well-being.

Every year on January 4, the world observes World Braille Day, celebrating the vital role of braille in supporting communication, independence, and human rights for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Like many senior citizens, Oran Parrish has worked diligently to remain in his own home for as long as possible. Unlike others, Parrish is a 101-year-old WWII Navy Veteran.

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) understands that wait times in the Emergency Department (ED) can be frustrating, but they often reflect the need to prioritize the most critical cases first.

Wreaths Across America fosters community spirit in Fayetteville as residents honor our nation’s heroes

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