Amarillo VA Health Care System

04/06/2026

Help combat the blood supply shortage on Friday, April 17! Schedule your appointment today in Amarillo or Lubbock by using the links below:
Amarillo - https://ow.ly/yya250YBP52
Lubbock - https://ow.ly/qbGF50YBP55

04/06/2026

Military sexual trauma (MST) can affect anyone. VA is here to meet MST survivors where they are in their healing.

During Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and beyond, find free resources and support, visit MentalHealth.va.gov/MST

04/04/2026

Check out this inspiring story about U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Edward Chavez and how our VA MOVE! Program turned his life and health around: https://www.va.gov/amarillo-health-care/stories/veteran-transforms-his-health-through-va-move-program/

(Left photo is Chavez a few years ago and right photo is of him today at a lower weight)

Veterans can call 806-355-9703 and select option 2 to get started on their MOVE! Weight Management journey or visit move.va.gov for more information.

04/03/2026

We are bringing the Mobile Food Pantry to Amarillo! 🥫

The Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center Whole Health Department is hosting its first drive thru mobile food pantry FREE for area Veterans on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., located at 6010 W Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106. This effort is in partnership with the High Plains Food Bank to assist nourish our hometown heroes. This is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Veterans must show VA ID card to receive a box.

04/02/2026

Join us for a VIRTUAL Women Veterans Town Hall Thursday, April 16 from 6-7 p.m. AVAHCS will dial out to our women Veterans to join via phone call or join us on our Facebook Live. AVAHCS will provide valuable information and updates and will be ready to answer your questions!

04/02/2026

NEW! As of April 1, 2026, the Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) implemented the use of Ambient AI technology to enhance the care we provide to our Veterans! As we move forward, it’s important to emphasize that participation in this program is entirely up to each individual Veteran—the decision to utilize AI during appointments is yours and yours alone. Check out the flyer for more information about Ambient AI:

04/02/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month, and Annie offers a simple way to build stress management skills over time. Register to receive texts with educational tips, motivational messages, skill-building exercises, and mindfulness techniques. https://mobile.va.gov/app/annie-veterans

04/01/2026

ATTENTION VETERANS!! 🇺🇸

The Lubbock VA Clinic is hosting its 4th Annual Welcome Home Veterans event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall, located at 1501 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, Texas 79401.

ALL Veterans and their families, whether they are enrolled in VA health care or not, are welcome to this FREE special event. Come enjoy a time of family fun, free food courtesy of United Supermarkets, vendors, door prizes and more as we celebrate your service!

04/01/2026

April is Whole Health Month! Discover what matters to you and get started with a VA Health and Wellness Coach today:

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

Multiple cities will participate in a statewide emergency alert TEST on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10 a.m. CST as part of a coordinated effort led by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

Sign up with your local city website to receive a call or text notification in the event of an emergency, severe weather, or any incident that impacts city operations:

Amarillo: https://amarilloalerts.com/alerts
Lubbock: https://www.lbkalert.com