News releases
News Releases for VA Southern Nevada health care.
July 27, 2022World 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.
March 24, 2022The 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.
February 22, 2022VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System Police and Emergency Management have coordinated with North Las Vegas Police and Fire departments to conduct an Active Threat Response (ATR) Exercise from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23 to enhance preparedness of VA staff to an Active Threat situation.
February 15, 2022VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System will recognize and honor local Veterans between February, 14-18 as part of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week.
January 7, 2022In the wake of the recent surge in COVID cases due to the Omicron variant, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) is taking steps to ensure the proper allocation of manpower and resources. Beginning Monday, Jan. 10, VASNHS will be making the following efforts to best serve our Veterans.
September 27, 2021The Department of Veterans Affairs has started administering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine boosters under Emergency Use Authorization.
September 15, 2021VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is encouraging all Veterans to get their vaccination for the influenza virus. Enrolled Veterans can now receive their seasonal flu vaccination by appointment or walk-in at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center or any VA clinic throughout Southern Nevada.
September 2, 2021VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System offering additional COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised individuals
August 19, 2021The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Southern Nevada Healthcare System is hiring 45 nurses for a variety of positions at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center.
August 18, 2021With the recent news surrounding the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, it’s a particularly emotional time for many Veterans, as well as their family members, survivors, and caregivers.