Upcoming Events
November 5: Women's Health Class: Focus on Quick & Healthy Foods
November 7: Stuff the Bus Food Drive
November 10: Veterans Day Wreath Laying
November 11: Outpatient Clinics Closed - Veterans Day Observance
November 20: Great American Smoke Out Event
November 27: Outpatient Clinics Closed - Thanksgiving Observance
Veterans Day honors all who have served, but do you know how it started?
Originally named Armistice or Truce Day at the end of World War I in 1918, it became Veterans Day after Veterans pressured Congress in the 1950s to change the name.
Learn more at va.gov and search Veterans Day.
The Nebraska Western-Iowa VA will honor this day with a Wreath Laying on Monday, Nov. 10.
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Calling all Veterans! On Friday, November 7, the Omaha VA Medical Center is collecting food donations as well as distributing needed food at the Omaha Veterans Food Pantry. For questions about donations or volunteering, contact the Center for Development & Civic Development (CDCE) at 402-995-3282. Monetary donations can also be made online HERE.
Stuff the Bus Food Drive
Help us fill up a shuttle bus with food donations to support the Omaha VA Veterans Food Pantry.
The bus will be parked in front of the Ambulatory Care Center at the Omaha VA Medical Center from 9 am - 3 pm on Friday, November 7.
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Veterans Food Pantry Ribbon Cutting
The Omaha Food Pantry is located in the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), ground floor, just outside of the Women's clinic.
Following the ribbon cutting on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m., the food pantry will stay open until 1 p.m. to serve any Veteran in need of food assistance. Normal hours of operation will be Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Veterans must present their VA ID card or proof of Veteran status.
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 We’re proud to recognize our Inpatient Food Service team at the Omaha VA for going above and beyond to care for one of our Veterans. When they learned he was struggling to eat, the team took the time to discover his favorite foods and prepare them with care.
 On Friday, October 24th we performed the first surgery with our new DaVinci 5 surgical robot. Omaha VA Medical Center is the first hospital in Omaha to use this device in surgery, and only the third VA hospital in the country to have it. Surgeons performed a bilateral hernia repair with mesh using the robot, which allows minimally invasive surgery that improves patient outcomes. Congratulations to our Surgery department for this step forward!
 When: Wednesday, November 5, 10 a.m.
Where: Omaha VA Hospital, Healthy Teaching Kitchen, 3rd floor
How to Join: Let us know you're coming! Space is limited. Reserve your spot by clicking the 'sign-up' button below and choose 'RSVP Now'.
Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) Clinic Directory
Omaha Veterans often tell us they don't know the difference in the clinic colors at the ACC. Here is a breakdown to make it easier for you to navigate at your next appointment.
Ground Floor:
- Blue, Red & Yellow Clinics = Primary Care Clinics
- Silver Clinic = Resident Clinic for Acute Needs
- Women's Clinic
First Floor
- Gold Clinic = Cardiology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Renal and Podiatry Clinics
- Orange Clinic = Eye Clinic
- Green Clinic = General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Oncology, Thoracic, Wound, Orthopedics and Urology Clinics
Second Floor
- Bronze Clinic = Allergy, Geriatrics, Weight Loss Management, Endocrinology, Neurology and Sleep Clinics
- DEXA Scan (Radiology)
- Outpatient Surgery
If you are a Veteran who is experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838).
Visit the VA Homeless Programs website to learn about housing initiatives and other programs for Veterans exiting homelessness.
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On Friday, October 17, the Omaha Stand Down served 92 Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing. The event connected Veterans with local information, services and needed items.
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 Our veterans are showing off their creative side this Halloween, dressing up as clever puns that bring smiles and laughs! From ‘treasure chest’ to ‘waist of time' their costumes are a fun and witty way to celebrate the spooky season. Happy Halloween from the CLC veterans!
- Treasure Chest
- Bread Winner
- Old Timer
- Waist of Time
The National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention's (NCP) Healthy Living Monthly Topic for November is Be Tobacco Free. Click 'learn more' to connect to the Healthy Living Website.
- Position: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
Location: Grand Island VA Medical Center
- Position: Registered Nurses (RN) *Hiring Incentives Available*
Location: Grand Island Community Living Center
Questions? Contact VHANWINurseRecruiter@va.gov
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