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VA Nebraska-Western Iowa health care top stories.

  • With scams targeting Veterans seeking benefits becoming a serious nationwide problem, Federal law enforcement officials are working tirelessly to shed light on the complexities of these cases while providing crucial advice for Veterans.

    Preying on Patriots

  • OMAHA, Neb. – VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS) joined forces with the University of Nebraska Omaha and other community partners Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, when it hosted its annual Veteran Stand Down at UNO’s Milo Bail Student Center.

    haircut, Veterans, homeless, omaha

  • OMAHA, Neb. -- In the architectural world, few honors are as revered as the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Central States National Design Award. A testament to innovation and pushing the boundaries of design, it's an accolade that truly sets the bar in the industry.

    ACC at the Omaha VAMC

  • LINCOLN, Neb. – Lincoln area Veterans now have more choices regarding their vision. That’s because VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System’s Lincoln VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) has expanded services for Veterans.

    Eye Clinic Story

  • OMAHA, Neb. – Please join us in congratulating Kevin Pruitt, MSN, RN, at the Omaha VA Medical Center, who was honored earlier this week with VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System’s Daisy Award.

    Daisy Award Winner

  • GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The song is immediately recognizable.

    Rick Miller

  • OMAHA, Neb. – The Paralyzed Veterans of America's Great Plains Chapter recently bestowed its quarterly award upon an extraordinary nurse at the Omaha VA Medical Center for exceptional service.

    award presentation

  • OMAHA, Neb – The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS) staff is gearing up for this August's National Immunization Month activities to help Veterans better understand the importance of immunizations.

    Vaccination, Veterans, VA, NWI, Vaccines, Vettext, Omaha, Nebraska

  • OMAHA, Neb. — Three nursing students in Nebraska completed 400 hours of training in the VA Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP) based at the Omaha VA Medical Center on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023.

    Award Winners

  • OMAHA, Neb. – VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VA NWIHCS) has received its second straight National SimLEARN Advanced Simulation Lab certification. This prestigious recognition confirms the healthcare system's unwavering commitment to upholding top-tier healthcare education and training standards.

    Sim