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News Releases for VA Southern Nevada health care. 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. 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. FEBRUARY 22, 2022 VA 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, 2022 VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System will recognize and honor local Veterans between February, 14-18 as part of National Salute

to Veteran Patients Week. JANUARY 07, 2022 In 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, 2021 The Department of

Veterans Affairs has started administering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine boosters under Emergency Use Authorization. SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 VA 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 02, 2021 VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System offering additional COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised individuals AUGUST

19, 2021 The 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, 2021 With

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.