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Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks top stories.

  • For many Veterans, the recent visit to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art was more than a tour through history, it was an opportunity to reconnect with fellow Veterans, reflect on the nation they served, and experience the power of art and community together.

    Collage of people at an art gallery with paintings and decorations.

  • Vietnam Navy Veteran Ken Norbury has routinely visited his local clinic for traditional in-person appointments since 1996. But when a new health problem required him to see a rheumatologist, Ken worried his small town could not deliver the specialty care he needed.

    Man in medical office claps while watching video on screen.

  • George Bryant Jr. proudly served in the United States Air Force for more than 12 years, dedicating himself to a cause greater than himself. Inspired by his father, George Bryant Sr., a Navy Veteran of World War II, the younger George embraced the values of service and sacrifice from an early age.

    Hands holding three keychains that say "Just For Today", "A Day At A Time", and "It Works If You Work It".

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

    A collage of two photos: one is black and white of a sailor, the other is of a man in a wheelchair.

  • 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.

    Woman in black speaks to group of people seated at tables.

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

    Community garden with various raised beds, lush plants, and people strolling.

  • 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.

    Man and woman in an office looking at a cell phone.

  • 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.

    Adobe Stock Braille Day Graphic

  • 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