News releases
News Releases for VA Shreveport health care.
Ark-La-Tex Veterans: COVID-19 booster shots available
October 28, 2021The Shreveport VA is now offering Veterans and employees the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster shots.
Veterans Day Observance
October 15, 2021The Shreveport VA observes Veterans Day on Nov. 10, at 11 a.m.
Stand Down for Veterans Homelessness
October 05, 2021SHREVEPORT, LA—The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) will host Stand Down for Homelessness on Friday, Oct. 8, at 3000 Knight St., from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shreveport VA holds 2nd Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
September 27, 2021More than 100 Veterans took advantage of the first Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Sept. 25. A second Drive-Thru opportunity is planned for this Saturday, Oct. 2.
It’s Flu Season, Shreveport VA offers the Flu Vaccine
September 10, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 10, 2021 It’s Flu Season, Shreveport VA offers the Flu Vaccine The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is offering the flu vaccine to all enrolled veterans. Veterans using the Shreveport facility may receive the Vaccine during any primary care appointment or walk-in to their primary care clinic.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
September 01, 2021SHREVEPORT — In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Month, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) is raising awareness of its mental health resources available for Veterans.