VA Black Hills to Host PCT Women’s Retreat
The specialized Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Outpatient Treatment Program (PCT) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System is hosting its semi-annual women’s retreat...
View ArticleVA Flu Shot Schedules
Flu shots are available for qualified Veterans throughout VA Black Hills Health Care System clinics
View ArticleVA Black Hills invites community to salute Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System invites the public to participate in a number of activities Feb. 12-18 during the annual National Salute to Veterans week.
View ArticleTele-ICU goes live
A “second set of eyes” can now monitor patients at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the VA Midwest Health Care Network. This week, the VA Black Hills Health Care System will be...
View ArticleDiscussions Continue On Future State
Since December 12, officials of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) have been holding public forums to discuss proposals for the improvement of Veterans’...
View ArticleSecure Messaging
A new tool enhances Veterans access to their VA health care. Veterans who receive primary care services at VA Black Hills Health Care System can now take advantage of a new way to communicate with...
View ArticleHenderson Receives Patriotic Employer Award
John Henderson, Engineering Program Manager at the Hot Springs VA Medical Center, received the Patriotic Employer Award.
View Article2012 Women Veterans Symposium and Health Fair
The VA Black Hills Health Care System Women Veterans Advisory Committee invites women Veterans to the 2012 Women Veterans Symposium and Health Fair April 21
View ArticleCaptain Perry Huffman Named Police Supervisor of the Year
Perry Huffman, Police Captain at the Hot Springs VA Medical Center has been selected as Police Supervisor of the Year for 2011- Medium Size Facility, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of...
View ArticleVA Officials Extend Comment Period to June 30, 2012
Honoring requests by the South Dakota congressional delegation, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans, VA has agreed to extend the comment period for the public to give input on...
View ArticleVA Black Hills HCS Employees Selected for VISN 23 Leadership Program
VA Black Hills HCS Employees William Fahrenbruck, Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Linda Fellows, Telehealth Dietitian; and Carla Neuberger, Associate Chief Nurse have been selected for the Veterans...
View ArticleBlack Hills National Cemetery Memorial Day Program
Black Hills National Cemetery will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2012. There will be two ceremonies held at Cemetery’s Committal Shelter to memorialize all those who answered the call, and...
View ArticleWomen Veteran Task Force Draft Plan Released
The Department of Veterans Affairs is releasing for public comment a draft of its strategic report to address key issues facing women Veterans. The plan outlines steps for improvements to care and...
View ArticleOutstanding Achievement in Service to Homeless Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) “2011 Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Service to Homeless Veterans” has been awarded to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23...
View ArticleNational Park Service to Present Historic Landmark Plaque
The Hot Springs campus of the VA Black Hills Health Care System was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in June, 2011. A formal presentation of the Historic Landmark...
View ArticleNational Park Service to Present Historic Landmark Plaque to VA Black Hills
The Hot Springs campus of the VA Black Hills Health Care System was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in June, 2011. A formal presentation of the Historic Landmark...
View ArticleVA Black Hills to Host Consultation Meeting
Battle Mountain Sanitarium, which is now home to our VA Hot Springs Campus, was designated a National Historic Landmark on June 17, 2011. As caretakers of the National Historic Landmark we are...
View ArticleHistoric Landmark Plaque Presented
Vidal Davila, Superintendent, Wind Cave National Park, presented the plaque on behalf of the National Park Service. Judy Johnson-Mekota, Deputy Director of the VA Midwest Health Care Network and Bill...
View ArticleVA Releases Financial Analysis on Future Proposals
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23 and VA Black Hills Health Care System released the financial analysis on the proposed reconfiguration of health...
View ArticlePlan to Expand Mental Health Staff
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki recently announced the department would add approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce. VA...
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