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VA is committed to making it as easy as possible for Veterans to manage their benefits and health care online while protecting Veterans’ identities and data.

VA sign in webpage showing on laptop and mobile device.

Two frontline driven employee innovative projects at Gulf Coast VA have recently been selected as FY25 VHA Innovators Network (iNET) Spark-Seed-Spread Investments.

Dawn Mucha-Johnson and Adelina Sowell show the VR items Veterans receive when participating in the 360 degrees of Hope project.

Gulf Coast VA is proud to be one of six VA medical centers participating in a groundbreaking initiative that uses technology to foster connection and improve well-being for Veterans.

A Veteran experiences the  Innerworld metaverse-enabled peer social support platform using a VR headset.

VA's moving to a simpler and more modern online sign-in experience for Veterans and other beneficiaries who access VA online services. Make sure to visit VA's OIT page often for the latest information and resources to help you stay informed and support Veterans through these changes.

The new My HealtheVet website login options

Just a part of your VA benefits! In addition to being enrolled in VA healthcare, you, your family, caregivers, VA staff and our volunteers can take advantage of VCS optical services.

VCS staff, JACC Optical Shop team and Gulf Coast VHCS leadership cut a ribbon in honor of the grand opening of the JACC VCS Optical Shop.

It’s important to keep up with your screening tests and immunizations to prevent certain kinds of illness. Recommendations for preventive services depend on your age, sex, health status, and family history. Every person is different.

Woman getting blood pressure taken by a medical professional.

BILOXI, Miss. – In recognition of a U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) police officer killed in the line of duty, the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) Chief of Police Services participated in an annual run May 13 dedicated to fallen VA police officers.

Police Week Run

BILOXI, Miss. – The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) announced its 2022 organization-wide nursing awards during a virtual presentation May 12 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Chaplain Blessing of the Hands

BILOXI, Miss.— Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) employees serving a vital role in patient care celebrated a national week-long observance April 24 through 30.

Lab Week Cake

BILOXI, Miss. – The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System’s (GCVHCS) Social Work Service named its Social Worker of the Year April 18 during a brief recognition ceremony at the organization’s headquarters in Biloxi, Mississippi.

GCVHCS Social Worker of the Year