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  • 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.

    Veteran participate in road racing.
  • 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.

    VA leaders present certificate to 10-year-old boy.
  • 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.

    VA conducts a virtual appointment.
  • 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.

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

    Houston VA physician Shari Rochen
  • 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.”

    COVID-19 self-test
  • Two Houston VA nurses were honored with the Department of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Awards today.

    Houston staff members receive awards
  • In 2017, Vietnam Veteran John Young lost his wife Cindy after 42 years of marriage.

    An elderly man talks on the phone
  • 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.

    Shuttle driver stands in front of shuttle bus
  • Your overall satisfaction with a health care visit starts with patient check-in. It may be the first time you encounter our staff, or it may be the first time you are welcomed to the facility.

    Mobile check-in graphic