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  • 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.

    nurse and veteran reading a birthday card together on his birthday in veteran's home

  • 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.

    people sitting in the ED waiting room

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

    stone in the background with name of cemetary and holiday wreath with all branches of service in the fore ground

  • 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.

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  • 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