Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

02/11/2026

02/10/2026

We’re celebrating National Salute to Veteran Patients Week in a special way!

Today, our Veterans at the Southwestern Blind Rehabilitation Center and Community Living Center got a surprise visit from Dusty, the beloved mascot of the Tucson Roadrunners Ice Hockey team. Dusty brought smiles, high-fives, and Valentine’s cards made by local elementary school students—brightening everyone’s day!

A huge thank you to Dusty and the Tucson Roadrunners for showing our Veterans so much love and appreciation. We’re grateful for our community’s support!

02/10/2026

You don’t need to be enrolled in VA health care or benefits to get immediate su***de prevention support. If you or a Veteran you know needs help, contact the Veterans Crisis Line right now.

02/09/2026

This week, we proudly celebrate National Salute to Veteran Patients Week! Every year during the week of Valentine’s Day, Americans unite to honor the more than 9 million Veterans cared for in VA medical centers nationwide.

It’s a special time to show our gratitude and appreciation for their service and sacrifice.

Today at the Tucson VA Medical Center, we welcomed Veterans with coffee and treats in the main lobby—a small gesture to say THANK YOU for all you’ve done.

Throughout the week, we’ll be hosting special events to recognize and celebrate our incredible Veterans. 💙

02/09/2026

If you’re concerned about a Veteran, you don’t have to help them on your own. Learn how to approach the conversation and connect them with help.

Read more here: VeteransCrisisLine.net/CrisisConversationHandout.

02/08/2026

02/07/2026

Earlier today, members of our outreach team had the pleasure of participating in the Florence National Guard Moral-Welfare-Recreation (MWR) Day event. We were there to provide assistance on VA healthcare eligibility and enrollment, as well as inform attendees about other VA services.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by our table. It was great meeting you all! A special shoutout to the Florence National Guard for hosting such a wonderful event.

If you or your organization would like our outreach team to attend your event and share information about VA healthcare, please reach out to our Public Affairs office at pao.savahcs@va.gov. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

02/06/2026

🏈🎉 Exciting News! For the second year in a row, Walmart has generously donated snacks and decorations to make our Super Bowl festivities extra special for the Veterans at 1 West, Building 95, Community Living Center, and Southwestern Blind & Rehab Center!

Sabrina Lugo, our Assistant CDCE Chief, shared, "Veterans will be able to enjoy the Super Bowl festivities thanks to this wonderful contribution from Walmart."

A huge thank you to the amazing Walmart stores that made this possible:
• Store 1218 Casa Grande
• Store 1324 Nogales
• Store 1325 Tucson
• Store 1411 Green Valley
• Store 1612 Tucson
• Store 1846 Douglas
• Store 2922 Tucson
• Store 3379 Oro Valley
• Store 5031 Marana

Your support means the world to us and our Veterans! ❤️

If you’d like to join us in making a difference and support any of our patient care units, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact the Center for Development and Civic Engagement office at 520-629-1822 or via email at TucsonCDCE@va.gov.

Thank you for helping us create joyful moments and lasting memories!

02/06/2026

Yesterday was a heartwarming day! The amazing AMVETS Post 770 Riders generously presented a donation to our hospice and palliative care program at SAVAHCS. Our 17-bed unit is dedicated to providing 24/7 care in a cozy, home-like environment.

Each Veteran enjoys personal comforts like a refrigerator, television, bedside table, and dresser, with the encouragement to personalize their space with items from home. They also have access to an outdoor area to soak up some fresh air and that beautiful Arizona sunshine.

Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we can offer enriching amenities like music, movies, aromatherapy, a recreational room, and fun activities such as bingo, arts, ice cream socials, and even virtual reality experiences.

A huge thank you to the AMVETS Post 770 Riders for their unwavering support and generosity!

If you'd like to make a difference and support our hospice/palliative care unit or other patient care units, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to the Center for Development and Civic Engagement office at 520-629-1822 or via email at TucsonCDCE@va.gov.

Together, we make a difference.

02/05/2026

Hey Veterans!

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, Friday, February 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Building 4 Auditorium. We're hosting a relaxing and uplifting event just for you!

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just want to have some fun and unwind, come spread some smiles, one stone at a time. We've got all the supplies you need.

For more details, give us a call at (520) 795-1450, extension 1-1375.

See you there!

02/05/2026