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VA Houston health care top stories.

  • In a groundbreaking move for Veterans' healthcare, doctors at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center recently began offering a revolutionary new immunotherapy treatment for bladder cancer.

    Veteran and VA doctor

  • Veterans at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston will now experience enhanced surgical outcomes and quicker recovery times, thanks to the addition of two state-of-the-art surgical robots.

    VA doctors in surgery suite

  • In a significant development for southeast Texas Veterans, the Houston VA broke ground on a new future VA outpatient clinic site in Beaumont today.

    ground breaking ceremony

  • A new program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is changing the lives of Veterans in southeast Texas and beyond. The Houston VA has been designated by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) as the first Center of Excellence for pancreas care within the VA system.

    VA doctor and Veteran

  • As a soldier with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles, Jose Enriquez was frequently dropped into hell on earth in Vietnam to conduct combat missions about the North Vietnamese. During his first tour in 1967, he survived unscathed but wasn’t so lucky in 1970.

    VA staff with a Vietnam Veteran

  • An afternoon of camaraderie and hope unfolded at the Houston VA as a group of Veterans gathered for a special cancer survivor celebration. Jacob Glassmeyer, an Army Veteran and two-time cancer survivor, shared his story with the group.

    Cancer survivors

  • Army Veteran Timothy Sanders travels over two hours each way to get his health care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

    Map of Haiti, VA doctor and Veteran

  • In the heart of busy downtown Houston, a dedicated team of VA employees is empowering Veterans to change their lives. The VA’s Community Resource and Referral Center, aimed at housing homeless Veterans, is not just putting roofs over heads; it’s helping Veterans rebuild their futures.

    Veteran and VA employee

  • Air Force Veteran Jodia Cole found more than medical care at VA. He found a doctor who understood him, both as a patient and a person.

    VA doctor with Veteran and family

  • At a heartwarming party filled with laughter, nostalgia and gratitude, nine Texas World War II Veterans were honored this week at the Beaumont VA Outpatient Clinic. The event was a special birthday celebration for the Veterans, all of whom are celebrating at least 100 years of life in 2025.

    Veterans attend a celebration