Upcoming Events
June 13 | Women Veterans Day Event
June 17 | Juneteenth Celebration
June 19 | Juneteenth Federal Holiday - outpatient clinics closed
July 4 | Independence Day Federal Holiday - outpatient clinics closed
Fridays 9 - 11 a.m.: Omaha VA Veteran Social & Caregiver Social
 ‘VA stuck with me. They gave me time to get it right’
For many Veterans, returning home isn’t the end of the war—it’s just the beginning of a new one. For Veteran Marine David Reeves, his personal battles ultimately led him to healing and purpose at the Grand Island VA Medical Center.
Today, he is the Kitchen Manager at the Grand Island VA. But his journey to get there started long before that—in personal battles with addiction and homelessness, and then through the support and structure of the Compensated Work Therapy/Transitional Residence (CWT/TR) Program, better known as TR House.
 Honoring Women Veterans: A Day of Health and Wellness
Women Veterans Recognition Day, celebrated yearly on June 12, recognizes, honors and remembers the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, allowing women the right to permanently serve in the regular armed forces. To recognize and honor the contributions of women Veterans, Whole Health is teaming up with Women's Health to provide a special day to learn about Women's services offered by VA Nebraska-Western Iowa. This event provides an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and support one another while supporting your wellbeing.
Thursday, June 12th
11:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Omaha VA Medical Center 4101 Woolworth Ave.
Main Hospital 3rd floor room 3583 off the main elevators
Women Veterans must RSVP to attend.
 Accessing care on nights, weekends and holidays
Health issues don't hold regular hours, and sometimes you need health care when your VA clinic is closed. VA has several resources available to help you get the care you need:
In case of mental health or other emergencies:
- Call 911 or the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 (press 1).
- Go to the nearest emergency room:
When you need help right away, but don’t have an emergency:
Use Express Care/urgent care for minor injuries and illnesses that aren’t life-threatening—like strep throat, sprained muscles, and skin and ear infections.
VA health care on the go:
Access health care 24/7 from wherever you are with VA Health Connect by calling 833-983-0492. Talk with a nurse about your symptoms, virtually meet with a medical or tele-emergency care provider if needed, and manage your medications and appointments.
 The Veterans Health Library can help you make informed decisions about your health
The Veterans Health Library has over 1,600 health sheets and 175 videos in both English and Spanish. It gives Veterans access to health information to help them make informed decisions on their care.
The medical content in the library aligns with the latest Department of Defense and VA clinical guidelines, and is regularly updated to include information on VA programs and resources that align with different health topics.
As the number of women enrolling in VA healthcare continues to grow, VA is changing to serve them better.
Two women at VA Nebraska-Western Iowa - Aubriana Crain, Women Veterans Program Manager, and Dr. Amber Josoff, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, represent a growing network of VA professionals working to ensure women veterans don’t just receive care — they receive care that’s personal, informed, and proactive.
One way to manage your health and improve your well-being is to track your health data, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and steps. The Share My Health Data app for Veterans can make it easy for you to view and track your health data. You can even use the app to share your data with your VA care team so they can gain greater insight into your day-to-day well-being. This video gives an overview of Share My Health Data and its benefits. To access Share My Health Data, visit http://www.mobile.va.gov/app/share-my....
PTSD Awareness Month is a time to share resources about PTSD and effective treatment. We use this month to raise awareness about PTSD and connect individuals with treatment services.
When you have PTSD, it’s hard to feel safe. The traumatic event – natural disaster, combat, sexual assault, accident - can take hold, and you find you can’t stop thinking about it. Maybe you have nightmares and trouble sleeping. Maybe you feel on edge and unsettled or don’t find pleasure in things you used to enjoy. Maybe you feel it’s just easier to be alone. Feelings like these are common after going through a trauma. For most people, they pass in a few weeks or months, but for others they are long lasting.
To bring our Veterans the best care, we are rolling out an exciting new paperless option for you to view your medication information virtually. When you scan the QR code printed on your prescription medication bottle, you will be taken to a website that includes patient education sheets, informational videos, and contact information for your pharmacy.
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