The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System provides for the health care needs of Veterans in the Southern Arizona area. Find more details of our services at our Web site http://www.tucson.va.gov/.

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The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) located in Tucson AZ serves over 170,000 Veterans located in eight counties in Southern Arizona and one county in Western New Mexico. SAVAHCS is a 285-bed hospital providing primary care and sub-specialty health care in numerous medical areas for eligible Veterans. SAVAHCS also provides our Veterans with quality care at our seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics located at Safford, Casa Grande, Sierra Vista, Yuma, Green Valley, Northwest and Southeast Tucson.

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08 August 2018

The Tucson VA will begin a large roadway and parking lot re-surfacing project that is scheduled to be completed in several phases. The project is expected to be completed in mid-2019. During the re-surfacing project various parking lots and roadways within the Tucson VA will be closed and traffic will be rerouted.
The first phase of the re-surfacing project will start with the closure of Parking Lot D on August 21, which is north of the Arizona State Veteran Home and will aff...ect parking for building’s 57 and 30. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed around August 31.
Phase 2 will involve resurfacing the Air Force Loop and is scheduled to begin around September 4 and is expected to be completed approximately September 13, which will impact building 95, our inpatient mental health domiciliary. There will be a temporary route to building 95 during phase 2 of the road project.
During phase one of the project, construction crews will create a temporary parking area east of building 95 to be used for any overflow parking during the long-term road re-surfacing project.
We want to remind Veterans and staff to be cautions around construction vehicles and also allow for extra time when coming to the Tucson VA for appointments as parking lots and roadways will be impacted during the project.
We will be providing updates to the re-surfacing project on our social media platforms and our public web page.
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04 August 2018

Attention Veterans, there will be some traffic changes near the Tucson VA medical center, so please be mindful when passing through construction zones and also allow extra time when coming to the hospital for your appointments
Valley Rd at state route 86 and Ajo Way will be closed for five days starting Monday, August 6. The closure is needed so crews can begin storm sewer work in the area which is part of the second phase of the Interstate 19 and Ajo Way traffic. During ...the closure, traffic will detour to Laporte Lane and Pandora Avenue
Patients and staff that travel that area may encounter intermittent shoulder closures on Ajo Way as work begins between I-19 and Holiday Isle.
On the south side of Ajo Way, crews will replace utilities so the roadway can be expanded and reconstructed. Curb and gutter removal is also planned for the north side of Ajo Way, where the roadway will be shifted slightly to the north once reconstruction begins on the south side. Access to businesses along Ajo Way will be maintained throughout construction. Work is expected to continue through early 2020
There will be no limitation for Emergency Service access throughout the project.
For more information on the project, visit Arizona Department of Transpiration (ADOT) Interstate 19 project update web page.
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31 July 2018

The National Veterans Wheelchair Games starts today & you can catch all the action via live streaming.
The games are a partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) and Paralyzed Veterans of America. The Games serve Veterans with Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Amputations and other central neurological impairments with the goal to increase their independence, healthy activity and quality of life through wheelchair sports and recreation.
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30 July 2018

On Friday night, the Tucson VA hosted its first ever movie night. We had Veterans, staff and family members enjoy a showing of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Everyone enjoyed a barbecue, popcorn, and other refreshments during the showing.
Our first movie night would not have been a huge success without the help of our volunteers! Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made it out to our movie night, keep an eye out on our Facebook page for another movie night at the Tucson VA in the near future.
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28 July 2018

Happening now!
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24 July 2018

The VA App Store offers more than 40 health-related apps for Veterans and VA care teams. These applications are extending VA care beyond the traditional office visit.
Check out the video below to learn more about VA apps.
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24 July 2018

Congratulations to our July DAISY Award winner Betty Grant, RN.
Nurse Grant was nominated by a Veteran for going above and beyond and also having a very caring attitude that made a world of difference for the Veteran.
Nurse Grant thank you for serving our Veterans!
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21 July 2018

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Youth SERVE (Student Volunteering for Veterans) Progam took part in a mock medical training exercise. This simulated code blue presentation was taught by our medical residents and simulation lab staff.
Many students are looking to pursue a career in the medical field. Thank you to our medical and voluntary staff!!
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20 July 2018

A huge thank you to the DAV for the donation of our newest vehicle to transport Veterans to their appointments.
The vehicle was driven all the way from Reno, Nevada to Tucson by one of our very own volunteer drivers! Thank you Mr. Donald Luke for driving the vehicle for us.
Thank you DAV for all that you do in the service of our Veterans!
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Check out a few of the photos from the road trip to Tucson.
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19 July 2018

Veterans be advised that tonight, from 8:00 p.m. through tomorrow till 2:00 a.m., the hot water for all of Buildings 2 and 3 at the Tucson VA's main campus will be shut off to make an emergency repair on a leaking pipe in the basement of Building 3.
There will be no hot water in Building 2 and Building 3 for approximately 6 hours this evening.
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19 July 2018

Earlier this morning, Mr. Maurice Stork a longtime volunteer at the Tucson VA and Pearl Harbor survivor was interviewed by KVOA-TV. Mr. Stork talked about his experiences in Pearl Harbor and serving during WWII. He also discussed his love of stamp collecting and involvement with the stamp club at the Tucson VA.
Thank you for your service Mr. Stork and your many, many years of volunteering at the Tucson VA!
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17 July 2018

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System welcomed Veteran Rick Cicero who spoke about osseointegration.
Osseointegration is the direct structual and functional connection between living bone and the surface of a load-bering artificial implant.
Mr. Cicero spoke about his experience with osseointegration surgery and its substantial benefits regarding function and quality of life.
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17 July 2018

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System would like to thank the Southern Arizona Arts And Cultural Alliance (SAACA) for supporting our patients through musical performances. Mr. Dave Prouty performed for our Fisher House guests.
Thank you to Comcast for preparing a special meal for our Fisher House guests.
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11 July 2018

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) would like to thank the Department of Arizona American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) for their generous donation of backpacks and water bottles for Veteran patients in Building 95.
A special thank you to Kathy Szakonyi, Representative and Ann Reatherford, Deputy Representative on the SAVAHCS Voluntary Service Committee and the Department of Arizona ALA for continuing to support our patient programs.
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07 July 2018

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System would like to post some friendly reminders about pedestrian safety in the workplace.
Always: 1. Remember that you may not be visible to drivers. 2. Stick to designated walkways and crossing points.... 3. Remember that different vehicles have different stopping distances.
Dont: 1. Enter "No Pedestrians" or "Vehicle Only" areas. 2. Walk beside a moving vehicle. 3. Approach a moving vehicle. Wait until the driver acknowledges your presence. 4. Walk behind a reversing vehicle. Vehicles have blind spots.
Have a safe weekend!
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