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The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) outreach team, along with members from the Sierra Vista Community-Based Outpatient Clinic and community partners, hosted a VetFest event at VFW Post 9972 to connect Veterans with VA services.

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The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System hosted its first Art of Healing - Suicide Prevention Art Showcase and Resource Fair Sept. 10 to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention through artistic expression.

Veteran created art work on display with individuals standing in front of the art admiring it.

Robert "Buzz" Hickox, a dedicated Peer Support Specialist at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), has been named the VISN 22 Peer Support Specialist (PSS) of the Year.

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VA nurses are the backbone of the nation's largest integrated health care system, providing exceptional care to millions of Veterans with unwavering dedication.

VA is more than health care; it’s a Veteran family. Southern Arizona VA Health Care showed this when the health of the son of a volunteer began to decline, and they were able to support their extended family.

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The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) Center of Development and Community Engagement Service recognized three exceptional individuals for their dedication to Veterans during a ceremony on April 24, 2024.

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The National Wheelchair Basketball Association Division III Champions Tucson Lobos closed out the adaptive recreation event held at the Tucson VA medical campus.

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In the heart of Tucson, the American Legion Riders roared on to the Tucson VA medical center campus to present a donation to the Fisher House. Motorcycle riders from various American Legion posts were overjoyed at the bountiful results of their annual fundraising event.

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The Southern Arizona Healthcare System’s Mobile Medial Unit (MMU) has arrived.

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Amidst one of the most sacred religious times of year with Easter, Passover and Ramadan, Southern Arizona Health Care System (SVAHCS) shines a light on the work their Chaplains do for Veterans.

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