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The 4th Annual Catherine Yanni-Humbles PA of The Year Award was presented to Nicole Barbaro, PA-C, CAQ-EM at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center on Oct. 6, 2025.

The Phoenix VA Health Care System honored Major Fannie Griffin-McClendon (Ret.), the last surviving member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, with a plaque dedication ceremony at Steele Indian School Park’s Memorial Hall on Aug. 21.

Kevin Floyd, Phoenix VA lead peer specialist has been selected as the Phoenix VA and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 Peer of the Year.

Phoenix VA kicked off its new partnership with the Phoenix Public Library with the welcome of their bookmobile at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, July 1.

The Phoenix VA Health Care System would like to congratulate our Veteran athletes who represented Arizona at the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Memphis, TN, May 30-June 6.

The Phoenix VA and the Phoenix Indian Center gathered at Steele Indian School Park to acknowledge and honor the sacrifices of Indigenous Veterans, their families, and tribal nations, recognizing their bravery and unique contributions in serving their communities and country, May 23.

At the Phoenix VA caring for Veterans includes supporting those who care for Veterans.

The Phoenix VA kicked off another successful Veggies for Veterans event at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, May 14.

The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society (AVHOFS) honored Phoenix VA Registered Nurse Thanh “Jimmy” Tran-Watson as the 2025 honoree of the year, May 9, 2025.

The Phoenix VA Health Care System in partnership with the American Legion Auxiliary hosted its largest Creative Arts Festival in the Topaz Clinic at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, May 8.