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News Releases for VA Southern Nevada health care.

Veterans in suicidal crisis can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for free emergency health care

January 18, 2023

Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.

Over 400 Veterans attend VASNHS PACT Act town hall and resource fair

December 19, 2022

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, in partnership with the Veteran Benefits Administration’s Reno Regional Office and Nevada Department of Veterans Services, hosted a PACT Act “Week of Action” Town Hall and Resource Fair at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center on Saturday, Dec. 17.

VASNHS to host PACT Act Week of Action event to inform Veterans and survivors about expanded VA health care and benefits options

November 30, 2022

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, in partnership with the Veteran Benefits Administration’s Reno Regional Office, will host a PACT Act Week of Action Town Hall and Resource Fair at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17.

LVR3 Veterans Enjoy Early Thanksgiving at Leatherneck Club

November 22, 2022

Thanksgiving came early for Veterans at the Leatherneck Club in Las Vegas. Members of the Las Vegas VA Residential Recovery and Renewal Center (LVR3) were invited to special Thanksgiving lunch, Nov. 17. The VFW Post 12198 partnered with the Leatherneck Club to provide a holiday meal to Veterans.

VASNHS Recognized for Successful Onboarding Surge Hiring Event

November 21, 2022

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System successfully hired and onboarded 178 new employees during their Onboarding Surge Hiring Event (OSE) held this week.

VASNHS to host Onboarding Surge Hiring Event November 15-16

November 10, 2022

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is hosting an Onboarding Surge Hiring Event (OSE) on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 15-16, from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center auditorium.

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System holding grand opening of Master Gardener Program to assist Veterans in recovery

November 01, 2022

VA's Las Vegas Residential Recovery and Renewal Center (LVR3) will host a grand opening of its Master Gardner Program, Thursday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center. Remarks from VASNHS and University of Nevada Reno leadership and a tour of the LVR3 gardens.

Virtual Veterans Town Hall on Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021

September 06, 2022

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in partnership with the VBA’s Reno Regional Office, will host a special virtual Veterans Town Hall via Webex from 3 - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7 to discuss implementation of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021.

Funeral Services for WWII Veteran, Former POW

July 27, 2022

World War II Veteran and former prisoner of war Dean Whitaker, passed away at the age of 97 on July 14. Whitaker was very active in POW/MIA Day Remembrance ceremonies at Nellis AFB. In 2019, he was awarded the The Legion d’Honneur - France’s highest award for his service during World War II.

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System hosting a Virtual Veterans Town Hall March 30

March 24, 2022

The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System will host a virtual Veterans Town Hall via Webex from 3 - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30. Topics include a VASNHS COVID-19 update, information and status on programs and services, and a discussion on the various options available for accessing VASNHS services.