veterans

VA Research Week: 155 studies ongoing at Omaha VA Medical Center

Katie Schubert — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:13:26 +0000

The VA of Nebraska-Western Iowa received $10 million in grants last year for research in to treatment for diabetes, battlefield injuries, and more.

Nebraska launches crisis hotline for at-risk veterans

Katie Schubert — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:57:44 +0000

A new campaign seeks to connect at-risk veterans with the mental health services they may need.

VA hospital temporarily closes operating rooms

Katie Schubert — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Nebraska and western Iowa veterans who need surgery will undergo those procedures somewhere other than the Omaha VA hospital for the time being.

VA report shows decline in number of homeless veterans

Katie Schubert — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:00:47 +0000

A new report from the VA says the number of homeless veterans nationwide dropped seven-percent from January 2011 to January 2012.

SBA Helps Vets Become Entrepreneurs

Cheril Lee — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:06:06 +0000

About 7% of all Small Business Loans awarded in Nebraska this year were given to veteran-owned businesses.

American Legion says VA does a great job

Cheril Lee — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:06:06 +0000

Overall the VA is providing quality healthcare to the nation’s veterans.

VA receives funds to help homeless veterans get housing, services

Katie Schubert — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:19:54 +0000

The VA of Nebraska-western Iowa has received two federal grants to help veterans move in to transitional housing.

Douglas County to hire new Sheriff's deputies

Katie Schubert — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:52:35 +0000

Douglas County will bring on at least five new Sheriff's deputies with a federal grant encouraging law enforcement to hire veterans.

VA of Nebraska-western Iowa hiring additional mental health care clinicians

Katie Schubert — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:33:11 +0000

The VA of Nebraska-western Iowa plans to add 16 additional personnel to provide mental health care to veterans.

It’s part of a nationwide initiative by the VA to add 1,600 mental health clinicians nationwide.

Welcome Home Veterans Event

Cheril Lee — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:59:26 +0000

The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa is combining its annual Veteran’s Welcome Home Event with its Veterans Freedom Music Festival on June 23^rd. Public Affairs Officer Will Ackerman says the VA united the two events for two reasons.

He says the celebration offers the community a day to come out and honor the state’s veterans who have served and sacrificed for their freedoms. Additionally, Ackerman says the event gives the state’s veterans a chance to learn about their benefits.