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  • The National Salute to Veteran Patients Week is an annual event held the week of February 14th (Feb. 8–14, 2026) to honor veterans receiving care at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers.

    "National Salute to Veterans" flyer with a graphic of a heart.

  • February is American Heart Month, and a reminder to focus on cardiovascular health and to encourage heart health habits. At VASNHS, we are dedicated to helping Veterans receive the best care and support to maintain a healthy heart.

    Family sitting on the floor playing a board game.

  • VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is honored to recognize Bennie Roberts Jr. for his service and wish him a very happy 100th Birthday.

    Man in a red suit, black bowtie, and black hat.

  • FINVET makes it easier for Veterans on this one-stop website to find money resources, boost financial literacy, and navigate their financial journey.

    FinVet National Poster with Veteran on Computer researching financial help online.

  • In the wake of recent government shutdowns and cuts to programs like SNAP and WIC, VASNHS, in partnership with Three Square Food Bank, have taken proactive measures to support Veterans, their families and VA staff facing food insecurity.

    Three Square Staff and VA Staff working together with food donations from local businesses to fill bags for families in Southern Nevada.

  • Tap into gratitude and self-care this National Family Caregivers Month

    Veteran in a wheelchair smiling while receiving caregiver support.

  • VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System facilities are now offering convenient and secure drop boxes for FIT kits samples at the VAMC and all VA clinics.

    Fit Kit instructions for drop off at all VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System locations.

  • Veterans in Southern Nevada now have an exciting new resource to support their health and wellness goals with the opening of the newly renovated Healthy Teaching Kitchen at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center.

    VA Food and Nutrition Service hold a Healthy Teaching Kitchen class in the new renovated space.

  • VASNHS is hosting a job fair from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center Auditorium. The employment fair will have a wide range of employers from both the private and public sectors in southern Nevada.

    VASNHS hosting a Job Fair Sept. 9 flyer.

  • Beginning Nov. 3, the Southwest and Northwest Las Vegas VA clinics will be changing their lab hours for appointments and walk-in services.

    New Lab hours start in November flyer