Bipartisan legislation to expand VA Vet centers

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are leading bipartisan legislation to examine the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) resources in underserved areas and study the need to expand Vet Centers, the community-based counseling branch of the VA. The senators introduced the Vet... Read More.

Boozman pushing VA policies for women veterans

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is championing policies to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care for women veterans by strengthening breast cancer screenings and care. The incidence of breast cancer in women veterans and military populations is estimated to be up... Read More.
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Report: VA missed errors by pathologist

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas veterans hospital missed the errors made by a pathologist who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter while working impaired due to its poor oversight, according to an inspector general’s report released Wednesday. The report by the U.S. Department of... Read More.
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New VA Community Clinic Opens in Pine Bluff

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System cut the ribbon on a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Pine Bluff July 1, opening the doors on a bright, modern, and full-service clinic for area Veterans. The 10,000 sq. ft. clinic at 2906 Market Street replaces the clinic located on Dusty Lake Drive in Pine Bluff.  In addition to featuring three primary care Patient Aligned Care Teams... Read More.
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Former VA pathologist pleads guilty in patient’s death

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A pathologist fired from an Arkansas veterans hospital after officials said he had been impaired while on duty pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient who authorities allege he misdiagnosed. Robert Morris Levy also pleaded... Read More.

Both John L. McClellan VA Hospital entrances to reopen

Starting Wednesday, June 10, both the South (closest to I-630) and Main entrance circles at John L. McClellan VA Hospital will be open to vehicular drop-off and pick-up traffic for our Veterans. Both entrances will be open to entry and exit foot traffic. Screenings will... Read More.
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Veterans: Call before visiting your VA facility

Got a fever, cold, cough or flu-like symptoms? Are you worried that you have a viral illness? The last thing you want to do is get out of the house to see the doctor, exposing yourself (and others) to more potential bugs and viruses. VA... Read More.