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Stand Down in Sturgis

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System is hosting their first Women Veterans Stand Down on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 2 – 6 p.m. at the Sturgis Armory at the Corner of...

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Medical Foster Home Project Certified at VA BHHCS

When living at home becomes difficult, most people would rather remain in a home-like setting than move to an assisted living center. In moments like this, the VA Medical Foster Home (MFH) program can...

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Good Neighbor Day

Volunteers at VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) handed out roses to Veteran patients today, in support of Good Neighbor Day.

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New Chief Financial Officer

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Ferris as our new Chief Financial Officer.

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DAV Donates Four New Vans for Veteran Transportation

After more than 600,000 miles of driving Veterans to and from their appointments at VA Black Hills Health Care Center (BHHCS), Disabled American Veterans (DAV) has retired four vans and commissioned...

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VA Mental Health Programs Received Full Accreditation

VA Black Hills Health Care System’s (BHHCS) Mental Health Service was awarded full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its residential and...

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New Human Resources Officer

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Collins as the new Human Resources Officer. Michael will be responsible for the full scope of human resource...

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New Emergency Management Director

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Egermier as the new Emergency Management Director.

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Soldier Days

A large portion of a returning Army National Guard Unit, the 200th Engineering Unit headquartered in Pierre, S.D., contained Veterans that would be eligible for care at VA BHHCS, but lived in central...

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VA BHHCS Welcomes New Associate Director

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carla Belle “C.B.” Alexander, FACHE, to the position of Associate Director.

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Expanded dialysis unit opens

Patients in western South Dakota in need of dialysis treatment now have access to improved quality of care, thanks to the seven-station, upgraded dialysis unit at the VA Black Hills Health Care System...

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Hoptel open

Volunteers who donated to the VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) “Hoptel”– a free, temporary, overnight housing unit for Veterans undergoing treatment at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center – had a...

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Veterans Justice Outreach

Some Veterans return from service and easily adjust back into civilian life. Some don’t. There are Veterans within VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) who return with physical injuries, traumatic...

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Women Veterans Open House in Rapid City

The VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) invites Women Veterans to gather to meet other Women Veterans and learn more about health care services and educational opportunities available to them.

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Caregiver Information Fair

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is planning two free informational fairs for family caregivers of Veterans, for National Family Caregiver Month.

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VA BHHCS Fire Department Gets New Truck

Firefighters from VA Black Hills Health Care System’s (BHHCS) Fort Meade VA Medical Center are now better equipped for the job with a new fire truck.

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Volunteers honored for hours of service

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) Volunteers were honored for their many hours of service during an annual Volunteer Recognition Holiday Party.

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Darrow Recognized as the Employee of the Month at Hot Springs VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) recognized Gary Darrow as November’s Employee of the Month at the Hot Springs VA Medical Center.

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Miller Recognized as the Employee of the Month at Fort Meade VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System recognized Tina Miller as November’s Employee of the Month at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

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Veterans Get Job Opportunity

Six Veterans in the VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) got a new lease on life last month when they entered into the Homeless Veterans Apprenticeship Program and became the newest full-time...

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Vosika named a patriotic employer

The South Dakota Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recognized VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) employee Lori Vosika, OEF/OIF/OND Program Manager, as a patriotic employer for her...

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Donated Tree

Ridley Livestock and Bruch Ranch donated a patriotic themed Christmas tree, purchased at the Sturgis Festival of Trees, to the Fort Meade VA Medical Center. The tree was decorated by the Sturgis Area...

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VA BHHCS offers modern care for new Veterans

Returning Veterans take advantage of high-tech medical care through VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS). Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation New Dawn (OIF/OEF/OND)...

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New Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cathy King as the new Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator (VJO).

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VA Black Hills Seeking Entries for National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

The VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is hosting its annual Veterans Creative Arts show March 13 at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center to judge entries for the 2013 National Veterans Creative...

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VA invites community to Four Chaplains memorial service

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) invites the public to participate in the observance of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans and the Four Chaplains memorial service at 1:30 p.m. on...

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BVL Donates $4,200 to VA BHHCS Recreation Therapy

The South Dakota Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL) recently donated $4,200 for recreation therapy activities to VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) - $2,100 to the Fort Meade VA Medical Center and...

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Gephart Employee of the Month at Hot Springs VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) recognized Jeff Gephart as January’s Employee of the Month at the Hot Springs VA Medical Center.

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Ann Dittus Fort Meade Employee of the Month

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System recognized Ann Dittus as January’s Employee of the Month at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

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Veterans Resource Fair

Veterans and their families are invited to the Hot Springs VA Medical Center to meet with businesses and organizations that provide services Veterans can take advantage of

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VA BHHCS Invites Community to ‘Salute Hospitalized Veterans’

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) invites the public to participate in open-house activities February 10-16, during the observance of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans.

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New Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Barreno as the new Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC).

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Salute to Veterans

We are all aware that there are heroes among us – the ordinary people who do extraordinary things in service to others in times of danger and desperation. At VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS)...

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Women Veteran's Retreat

VA Black Hills Health Care System will host a free, semi-annual Women Veterans’ Retreat through the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Outpatient Treatment Program. The retreat will be held April...

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Learn More About Telehealth Services

Have you ever wanted to learn about emerging technology that keeps you in contact with your Doctor’s office without actually being there? Visit VA Black Hills Health Care System’s (BHHCS) Fort Meade VA...

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VA BHHCS Sadened by Veteran Death

With great regret we inform you that a Veteran served by VA Black Hills Health Care System was found dead in the community of Hot Springs Wednesday evening. No further details are available at this...

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VA BHHCS Celebrates Volunteers

April 21 through 27 was National Volunteer Week and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) used the opportunity to thank more than 300 volunteers who gave back...

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Nurses Week 2013 OpEd

This week, May 6-12, the VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) honors the dedicated men and women we consider to be the compassionate backbone of the Veterans’ health care system – nurses.

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VA 2K Walk and Roll Event Supports Homeless Veterans and Promotes Wellness

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) will host a 2K “walk and roll” event on May 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., to coincide with National Employee Health and Fitness Day. The event will promote health...

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VA BHHCS Offers E-Donate

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is now offering E-Donate, an online donation option at http://www.blackhills.va.gov/ that will provide community members who wish to give back to Veterans at...

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VA BHHCS Wall of Honor Pays Tribute to Veterans

After years of holding on to memorabilia of their loved ones time in the armed services, two families took the military stripes and photos out of their scrapbooks and had them placed on the Wall of...

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VA BHHCS Employee Named DAV Top Psychologist

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) employee Dr. Hilary Kindsfater was named the Psychology Doctor of the Year by the South Dakota Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

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VA Black Hills HCS Hires New Business Officer

VA Black Hills Health Care System (VABHHCS) welcomes Mr. Oliver Hasse as the new Business Officer effective September 23, 2013. In his new role, Hasse will direct the areas of eligibility, enrollment,...

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VA Black Hills HCS to Offer Extended Clinic Hours

VA Black Hills Health Care System (VABHHCS) is now offering Veterans medical appointments two mornings each week and on Saturdays at its Ft. Meade facility.

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VA Black Hills HCS Hires New Chief, Human Resources

VA Black Hills Health Care System (VABHHCS) recently welcomed Mr. Denis (Tim) Sullivan as the new Human Resource Officer (HRO) for the VA Black Hills Health Care System. Sullivan, a US Army veteran, ....

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VA Black Hills HCS employee recognized by South Dakota Governor Daugaard

VA Black Hills Health Care System (VABHHCS) employee Lori Vosika was recently recognized by the State of South Dakota, Department of Veterans Affairs for her leadership and commitment to the care of...

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VA Black Hills Health Care System Earns Re-Accreditation from The Joint...

A Black Hills Health Care System (VABHHCS) has just successfully completed an unannounced triennial Joint Commission survey for the Hospital, Long Term Care, Behavioral Health, and Home Based Primary...

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VA Black Hills HCS Recognizes National Family Caregiver Month

VA Black Hills Health Care System (VABHHCS) is recognizing Family Caregivers this month as part of National Family Caregiver Month. The VA Caregiver Support Program provides support to eligible...

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VA Black Hills HCS Supports Veterans Impacted by Winter Storm Atlas

VA Black Hills Health Care System (VABHHCS) recognizes the significant impact winter storm Atlas had to Veterans and other people in communities throughout western South Dakota. Veterans impacted by...

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VA Black Hills Health Care System to Initiate an Environmental Impact Statement

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that the VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) will initiate an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National...

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