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Houston VA Pioneers New Heart Technology for Veterans

At the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, a groundbreaking new ultrasound technology called histotripsy is giving Veterans battling liver cancer new hope.

More than 1,200 Houston-area Veterans received an early turkey dinner this week thanks to a special collaboration between the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, a group of area car dealerships and Combined Arms, a nonprofit that connects Veterans and their families with vital resources.

Navy Veteran Frederick Hamilton has always been in great shape but these days he has a new pep in his step.

The strength and resilience of Veterans who have faced the challenges of breast cancer were on display at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center this week, as the Houston VA hosted its annual breast cancer survivor celebration.

In a morning filled with camaraderie and community support, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center hosted their 10th Annual Women Veteran Baby Shower last week.

On a recent sunny Saturday morning, representatives from more than 75 Veteran and community organizations gathered in Rosenberg, Texas, to serve military Veterans.

Vascular surgeons at the Houston VA Medical Center recently used a cutting-edge surgical solution to change the life of a Navy Veteran.

At the Houston VA Medical Center, something special is happening. A new program called “Empowering the Spirit” is shining a light on the lives of Veterans at risk for suicide, combining the compassionate care of chaplains and nurses into a unique spiritual care bundle.

In the lobby of the VA Outpatient Clinic in Conroe, Texas, Navy Veteran Mike Penn engages in conversation with fellow Veterans, reminiscing about their military experiences and sharing war stories.