Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Southern Arizona VA Health Care System has been providing care to Veterans since Oct. 13, 1928.

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.

Honoring the 250th Marine Corps Birthday — OORAH! 🇺🇸🎉Today, SAVAHCS proudly joined Marines for a traditional Marine Corp...
11/22/2025

Honoring the 250th Marine Corps Birthday — OORAH! 🇺🇸🎉

Today, SAVAHCS proudly joined Marines for a traditional Marine Corps Birthday cake-cutting ceremony—a moment filled with pride, brotherhood, and the storied traditions of the Corps.
The ceremony opened with a moment of silence to honor Marines who are no longer with us—those who gave everything in service to our Nation and to one another. Their memory continues to guide the Corps’ unwavering commitment to honor, courage, and commitment.
Then came one of the most iconic traditions of the Marine Corps Birthday celebration:

⚔️ Cutting the cake with a Marine sword.
The first slice was presented to the oldest Marine in attendance—101 years young! In true tradition, he shared that slice with the youngest Marine, age 31, symbolizing the passing of knowledge, wisdom, and responsibility from one generation to the next.

It was a powerful reminder that the Marine Corps isn’t just a branch of service.
It’s a lifelong brotherhood. A family. A legacy.

Today’s celebration was filled with pride, applause, laughter, and a whole lot of Marine spirit.
Happy Birthday, Marines!

Here’s to 250 years of honor, tradition, and the unstoppable “OO-RAH!” of the United States Marine Corps. 🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓

A huge thank you to the Sun City Oro Valley Veterans Club for their amazing donation of nonperishable food to the VA Pat...
11/21/2025

A huge thank you to the Sun City Oro Valley Veterans Club for their amazing donation of nonperishable food to the VA Patriot Pantry, as well as an additional monetary donation! We’re so grateful!

All of the food provided to the Tucson VA Patriot Pantry is 100% donation based. It is because of community partners like the Sun City Oro Valley Veterans Club that this resource is available to our Veteran patients!

Hey Tucson! Exciting news! Our outreach team will be at the 🚴‍♂️El Tour De Tucson Expo today from Noon to 4:30 p.m. and...
11/21/2025

Hey Tucson! Exciting news! Our outreach team will be at the 🚴‍♂️El Tour De Tucson Expo today from Noon to 4:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, 11/22, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center.

We'll be there providing information and resources on VA healthcare to Veterans and their family members in attendance. Stop by and say hi! We can’t wait to connect with you all. See you there!

11/21/2025

VA extends Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through Sept. 30, 2028.

Today, we organized a Great American Smokeout event at the Tucson VA Medical Center. This event serves as a platform to ...
11/21/2025

Today, we organized a Great American Smokeout event at the Tucson VA Medical Center. This event serves as a platform to promote education, treatment, and resources for quitting to***co. These resources, which are accessible year-round to Veterans enrolled in VA health care, include:

Counseling: Both individual and group counseling options are available, along with telephone support through the QuitVET Quitline at 1-855-QUIT-VET (1-855-784-8838).

Medication: The VA provides coverage for certain to***co cessation medications, following a consultation with a healthcare provider.

Mobile Tools: Veterans can enroll in the SmokefreeVET text messaging program by texting VET to 47848, or they can download the free "Stay Quit Coach 2.0" app.

The aim of the event is to motivate smokers to quit for at least one day, with the hope that this will lead to a smoke-free lifestyle and lower their risk of serious health issues such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke.

For additional information on the Great American Smokeout and the resources available, Veterans can check out the VA's Mental Health quit-to***co page or talk to their VA healthcare team about their options. https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-to***co/

A recent survey conducted by Ascellon has recognized our SAVAHCS Community Living Center (CLC) for an outstanding achiev...
11/20/2025

A recent survey conducted by Ascellon has recognized our SAVAHCS Community Living Center (CLC) for an outstanding achievement—maintaining Zero Clinical and Life Safety Findings over the past two years.

The Ascellon survey serves as an independent evaluation of compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring that healthcare facilities adhere to both federal and state regulations while assessing the quality of care provided.

Our dedicated staff at SAVAHCS CLC work tirelessly year-round in preparation for this rigorous assessment, employing a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach. Our CLC offers essential services to Veterans, including Hospice, Rehabilitation, Interim Care, and Memory Care, consistently demonstrating excellence in each area.

A heartfelt thank you to our CLC staff for their unwavering dedication and hard work in achieving this remarkable milestone. Your commitment to excellence is deeply appreciated.

11/20/2025

VA permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025.

We are excited to announce that the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) VA Community Clinics will no longer...
11/19/2025

We are excited to announce that the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) VA Community Clinics will no longer require an appointment for lab services.

Veterans can simply walk in and check in at the kiosk during posted lab hours to have their labs drawn.

Casa Grande
7:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Green Valley
7:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Northwest Metro Tucson VA Clinic
7:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Safford
7:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Sierra Vista
7:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Southeast Metro Tucson VA Clinic
7:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Yuma
7:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Great news, Veterans! Our primary care phone issues have been resolved. Thank you so much for your patience and understa...
11/19/2025

Great news, Veterans! Our primary care phone issues have been resolved. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding during this time. Your well-being is our priority!

Attention Veterans,Please be advised that our Primary Care phones are currently experiencing issues. If you are in need ...
11/19/2025

Attention Veterans,

Please be advised that our Primary Care phones are currently experiencing issues. If you are in need of emergency assistance, please call 911.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you posted with any updates. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

We had the pleasure of recording Steve LeFebvre, an Air Force Veteran and the devoted historian of the USS Sterett Assoc...
11/18/2025

We had the pleasure of recording Steve LeFebvre, an Air Force Veteran and the devoted historian of the USS Sterett Association, as he sat down with 100-year-old George Riccuito, a true WWII Navy Veteran. George served alongside Steve's father on the formidable USS Sterett, sailing through the turbulent waters of the Pacific.

But this wasn’t just an interview. This was a heartfelt tribute to a legacy that spans generations. As George shared his incredible memories, he wasn't just recounting history, he was reliving moments of bravery, camaraderie, and resilience. Moments that Steve's father experienced right beside him.

Through this special exchange, Steve continues his personal mission to keep the spirit and stories of the USS Sterett alive, ensuring that the valor and sacrifices of these heroes are never forgotten.

Click the link to read the full article: https://www.va.gov/southern-arizona-health-care/stories/uss-sterett-veteran-shares-wwii-memories/

Or follow the YouTube link to watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAuji9IeHWs

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