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  • As communities observe International Overdose Awareness Day, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is highlighting its ongoing efforts to prevent overdose deaths among the Veterans it serves throughout the region.

    Graphic for International Overdose Awareness Day with photos of three people.

  • At 90 years old, Air Force Veteran Edmond Xavier Ramirez, Sr. continues to demonstrate that a fulfilling life is built on curiosity, resilience, and passion.

    Collage of an older man eating and another holding a book.

  • The world I was born into was quiet and small – surrounded by cotton fields, family farms, and a graduating class of the same 30 people I started school with.

    Korean War Veteran, Dr. Irwin Berman smiling with his twin brother.

  • On June 25, members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds paid a personal visit to the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, where they spent time with Veterans in inpatient care.

    A military servicewoman shakes hands with a patient in a hospital bed.

  • Every Monday afternoon, a small but growing circle of Veterans settles into a room at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System’s Southwest VA clinic, hooks and yarn in hand.

    Man and woman at a table working with electrical wires.

  • VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is introducing the newest robotic surgical system. This upgrade of their current two robotic surgical systems to the new da Vinci 5 (DV5) devices builds on one of the most robust robotic surgery programs within VA.

    Surgeons in scrubs stand in a hospital room around a machine with colorful objects.

  • Every year, National Volunteer Week celebrates the men and women who selflessly dedicate their time and efforts to making our healthcare system better for our Veterans.

    John Istle, CDCE Red Coat Ambassador Program Volunteer, who surpassed5,000 hours of voluntary service with the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System.

  • Every April, a simple wardrobe choice carries profound meaning. Across the country, people wear denim on Denim Day — held this year on Wednesday, April 23 — as a visible act of solidarity with survivors of sexual assault.

    Woman in black dress standing next to mannequins in military uniform and pink dress.

  • Exciting news! VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is using a new tool in primary care called Ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribe.

    Doctor in white lab coat speaking with elderly man in exam room.

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) understands that integrity and trust are essential pillars of your identity as a Veteran.

    Tips for suspicious calls: Hang up, don't believe them, don't trust caller ID, don't give money, don't give personal info, report scam at oig.ssa.gov.