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VA Deputy Secretary Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness
VA Deputy Secretary Tanya Bradsher visited the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center Friday, March 8. She toured facilities, met staff and Veterans, and addressed local media regarding several topics such as Veteran homelessness.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Events
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), and VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is holding several events across the network informing Veterans about Military Sexual Trauma (MST) programs.
Whole Health Month - April 2024
In April, we celebrate Whole Health month. Whole Health is VA’s approach to care that supports health and well-being for Veterans and employees.
Taking charge of my life and my health
VASNHS graduated eight Veterans who engaged in a guided journey to define new aspirations and setting goals to live their best life.
Major earthquake response exercise to strengthen team in an emergency
“Exercise, exercise, exercise” was called over the loudspeakers at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, before notifying staff that a massive 8.5 earthquake has just hit North Las Vegas and the epicenter in the Aliante Hotel and Casino.
VASNHS focused on unsheltered Veterans throughout holiday season
Las Vegas has been chosen as one of six cities of focus for unsheltered Veterans this winter by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Paint and Peace Program teaches soldiers and Veterans creative expression
Nellis Air Force Base’s Paint and Peace program brought their brushes and palettes to introduce attendees to creative arts therapy at the Veterans Day Car Show and Barbeque on November 10.
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System’s Veterans Day Car Show & Barbeque was a success
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System’s Veterans Day Car Show & Barbeque returned after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic for its sixth event Nov. 10.
Struggling with diabetes, Veteran finds relief with the VA
George Thompson, a U.S. Army 16 year Veteran of Gulf War and Kuwait Operation New Dawn has struggled with complications from diabetes. After nearly losing his legs, Thompson is working towards walking again with the help of his care team at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System.
Leading the Charge of Breast Cancer Awareness
After serving for 12 years in the Army and deploying to Afghanistan, Army Veteran Alexandra Rivas is fighting a war on breast cancer, for a second time, with armament from VA.
