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SHENANDOAH, Iowa – The weather seemed almost poetically appropriate, June 15, when a new memorial honoring local county Veterans was dedicated and unveiled during a ceremony at a small community lake near the southwestern Iowa town of Shenandoah.

Making a dream

OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha VA Medical Center leaders honored dozens of local area Volunteers for their support of Veterans and the hospital’s operations during a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner held June 13 at Bellevue University’s Symposium Room.

Volunteer

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — For many Veterans in central and western Nebraska, accessing the benefits and health care services they've earned through their military service can be challenging.

Veteran

OMAHA, Neb.— The Omaha VA Medical Center has selected four exceptional nursing students to participate in its highly competitive VA Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP).

Four Nursing Students for Immersive Training Program

OMAHA, Neb. — When it comes to helping new VA employees better serve Veterans, Schyler Stanbridge wears many hats.

Understanding Veterans

HOLDREGE, Neb. – The staff of the Holdrege VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic took a break from their normal operations, April 30, when they spent a day receiving Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) 101 refresher training.

training

OMAHA, Neb. – Wednesday, May 8, was ending pretty much like every other day for Stephanie Kelnhofer, a registered nurse who works as a mental health case manager at the Omaha VA Medical Center: In traffic and in a rush.

VA Nurse

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Nineteen Grand Island area residents were honored by Grand Island VA Medical Center and VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System leaders, May 7, for achieving significant volunteer milestones.

volunteer

OMAHA, Neb. – In the aftermath of a catastrophic tornado outbreak that hit multiple communities in and around Omaha, Friday, April 26, 2024, members of VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VA NWIHCS) reached out to offer aid and support to Veterans affected by the disaster.

Tornado damage

Two-day event gives Veterans opportunity to learn about new law and VA benefits, begin VA claims process

Veteran applies