Stories

Every morning, before the sun has risen from the eastern skies over Houston, a team of Veteran cooks and food service workers are hard at work at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center prepping a morning meal.

On Dec. 29, 2006, Army Specialist Dillon Cannon was patrolling Baqubah, Iraq with the 571st Military Police Company when his unit discovered a potential improvised explosive device (IED) at a check point.

The Houston VA got a new honorary police chief today, as Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, 10, was sworn in at a special ceremony outside the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

To increase access to care for Veterans, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center has established a new primary care virtual hub that offers telehealth appointments to Veterans assigned to outpatient clinics that may be facing temporary or long term staffing challenges.

Mankind and horses have carried on beneficial, strong relationships with one relying on the speed, endurance, and raw power while the other affection and care. For a US Marine Corps Veteran such as Kody Wall, this special bond saved his life.

Houston VA physician Shari Rochen is very busy and that’s just how this Air Force Veteran likes it.

For many Veterans who have had COVID-19, symptoms can linger long after the initial infection. To help these Veterans, Houston VA has established a special clinic to treat post-COVID conditions, also known as “Long COVID.”

Two Houston VA nurses were honored with the Department of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Awards today.

In 2017, Vietnam Veteran John Young lost his wife Cindy after 42 years of marriage.

The drive from Lufkin, Texas to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston is a little over two hours, and even though the Charles Wilson VA Clinic offers a wide array of services, there are some specialties and visits that must be done in Houston.