The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) is a leading healthcare provider for veterans, operating as a tertiary care facility classified as a Level 1b on the VA Complexity Model. It is one of the largest and busiest VA medical centers in the country, serving veterans through its two main hospitals in Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. CAVHS is part of the South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16) and offers a wide range of services, including inpatient and outpatient care, disease prevention, primary care, complex surgical procedures, and extended rehabilitative care.

• Primary Care: Comprehensive primary health care services.

• Surgical Services: Offers complex surgical procedures.

• Mental Health Care: Provides mental health services, including emergency department and urgent care center suicide prevention initiatives.

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Includes physical therapy and occupational therapy.

• Neurology: Offers neurological care and services.

• Dentistry: Provides dental care for veterans.

• Ophthalmology: Offers eye care services.

• Geriatrics and Extended Care: Specialized care for elderly veterans.

• Women's Health: Provides health services specifically for female veterans.

• Comprehensive Inspections: Regularly inspected by the OIG to ensure quality care.

• Patient Satisfaction: Uses surveys to measure Veteran satisfaction.

• Comparison to Non-VA Facilities: Competitive performance in healthcare metrics.

• Strategic Plan: Focuses on timely access and improved patient outcomes.

• Cardiovascular Care: Comparable to or better than community standards.

Mission 

• Provide care and respect for veterans' physical, psychological, and spiritual health
• Empower veterans through partnership
• Strive for optimal health and a positive healthcare experience
• Honor America's Veterans by improving their health and well-being

vision

• is to be a benchmark of excellence in healthcare and benefits. 

VA Secretary's Award for Excellence in Nursing 

Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award 

Research awards 

• CAVHS has also received research awards for research in osteoporosis, bone diseases, and other areas.