United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System

A clerk greets a Veteran at the Omaha VAMC

Community leaders break ground on new housing for homeless Veterans

National Salute to Veteran Patients: Check out the Valentines for Veterans concert schedule

Forum set for Feb. 13 in Lincoln

Lincoln area Veterans and their families are invited to attend a forum from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Lincoln, 600 S. 70th St. Staff will be on hand to share information about how family members can stay involved in their Veterans' care.

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A nurse helps a Veteran in the main lobby at the Omaha VAMC

NWIHCS puts patients first

Patient-centered care teams focus on Veterans' needs and encourage them to be partners in their care. Full Story

Victory Apartments

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates there are about 76,000 homeless Veterans nationally, down from about 135,000 in 2009. Although the numbers are about 30 percent fewer than 2009, there are about 500 homeless Veterans in Omaha on any given night. Omaha recently took a major step toward reaching the VA Secretary’s goal with the ground breaking for Victory Apartments. Full Story

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Valentines for Veterans

Time for Valentines! Every year, a group of entertainers and volunteers present the Salute to Veteran Patients program when we pay tribute to our hospitalized Veterans. And a chance for you to become involved as a volunteer. Full Story