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BILOXI, Miss. -- The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) recognized a 32-year employee during the organization’s Feb. 17 Employee Town Hall with an award designed to recognize staff initiative in furthering both organizational goals and their individual career.

BILOXI, Miss. -- The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System recently accepted a donation of three virtual reality (VR) systems from Penumbra, Inc., to bolster Veteran kinesiology and occupational therapeutic activities.

BILOXI, Miss. – More than one dozen Chief Petty Officers (CPO) and CPO selectee volunteers from the Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) participated in a community relations project beginning in July 2021 with the Biloxi Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center.

BILOXI, Miss. – The longest tenured Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) employee was recognized during a Feb. 7 virtual ceremony celebrating her 50 years of service with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

BILOXI, Miss. – Despite rain, below average temperatures for January on the Gulf Coast and the ongoing global health crisis, the Biloxi Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center hosted The Blood Center Jan. 25 for a day-long blood drive.

BILOXI, Miss. – The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) was presented a plaque signifying 75 years of American Hospital Association (AHA) membership during a Jan. 19 presentation ceremony at the Biloxi Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.

BILOXI, Miss. – Two Veteran’s works featured in the July 2020 Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) Creative Arts Competition placed nationally during the 2021 U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs National Creative Arts Festival.

BILOXI, Miss. – The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) announced its 2021 Employees of the Year and December 2020 Employee of the Month during a virtual Dec. 17 ceremony from the Biloxi Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.

As we all look toward a New Year and enjoy this Holiday Season, I would like to take the opportunity to extend my heartfelt greetings for the season and appreciate our wonderful communities along the Gulf Coast for all they do in assisting us in our mission - providing health care to our Veterans.

As we celebrate this holiday season, please remember the valor and sacrifice of our nation's men and women who have sacrificed so much to ensure the liberties we enjoy remain a part of our lives.