News releases
News releases for VA Southern Arizona health care.
September 29, 2026The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $4,070,884 in grants to 7 community organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans in Arizona.
September 14, 2026The Department of Veterans Affairs today awarded $55,728,148 in grants to 19 community organizations to help Veterans in FY 2027 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Arizona.
July 20, 2026Tucson, AZ – Tucson VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year.
May 15, 2026Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) announced today that it received a 5-star rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report. An improvement from the 4-star rating received the SAVAHCS received last year.
May 15, 2026Tucson VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
February 4, 2025In a heartwarming display of generosity and remembrance, Mrs. Susan-Lea Skuhr made a significant contribution to Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System’s the Hematology/Oncology (HemOnc) department, honoring the memory of her late husband, Charles Henry Skuhr Jr.
October 7, 2024This serves as the required public release of the Southern Arizona VA Health Care Systems' (SAVAHCS) Storm Water Management Plan.
August 15, 2024In recent years, creative arts therapies have emerged as a vital tool for Veterans seeking to navigate the complexities of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health challenges.
August 12, 2024VA Secretary Denis McDonough visited the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) to discuss the ongoing modernization and expansion of healthcare facilities designed to improve access and outcomes for Veterans.
August 1, 2024In a testament to the commitment to leadership development within the Department of Veterans Affairs, three exceptional employees from the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) have successfully graduated from the prestigious VISN 22 Leadership Development Institute (LDI).