News releases
News Releases for VA Southern Nevada health care.
VASNHS hosting Laughlin Veterans Town Hall July 13
June 29, 2023VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in partnership with the Veteran Benefits Administration’s Reno Office will host a Veterans Town Hall in Laughlin, Nev., at the Richard Springston American Legion Post 60 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023.
VASNHS hosting PACT Act Summer VetFest Town Hall and Resource Fair
June 27, 2023VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in partnership with the Veteran Benefits Administration’s Reno Office will host a Summer VetFest and Town Hall in the auditorium of the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
VASNHS relaxes masking requirements at medical facilities
May 30, 2023The Veterans Health Administration is relaxing masking requirement at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, including VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, effective immediately.
LVR3 Recognized for “State-of-the-Art” Gambling Treatment Facility
May 26, 2023The Las Vegas VA Residential Recovery and Renewal Center (LVR3) hosted a group of international leaders in the field of gambling addiction for a tour of the facility and to meet with Veterans and employees.
VA2K Walk & Roll coming May 17 to promote healthy lifestyle
May 09, 2023VA’s 13th annual VA2K Walk & Roll event is back with goals of moving the body in support of your whole health and well-being, while also helping homeless Veterans.
VASNHS hosting Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair April 28
April 13, 2023The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System will host a Veterans Town Hall in the auditorium of the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center from 3-4 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Pre-Procedure COVID-19 Testing No Longer Required After April 14
April 10, 2023After Friday, April 14, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System will no longer require pre-procedure COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic Veterans undergoing surgical, dental, or other procedures.
VASNHS Offering Toxic Exposure Screening Classes for PACT Act Eligibility
April 07, 2023VA is offering toxic exposure screening classes to provide education on available VA registries and help to identify Veteran eligibility for PACT Act benefits. Classes are offered to Veterans at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center on Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on a sign-up basis.
State of Nevada and VA pilot initiative to improve access to health care for traveling Veterans
March 09, 2023The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the State of Nevada launched a new pilot program to connect Veterans in rural areas with telehealth and mental health resources.
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System hosting career fair to fill more than 200 positions on Saturday, Feb. 4
January 27, 2023VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is hosting a Career Fair on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, from 8 a.m. to noon at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, located at 6900 N. Pecos Road. VASNHS is seeking candidates to fill more than 200 positions at sites of care throughout Southern Nevada.