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VA Houston health care top stories.
New Resource Center Open for Houston Veterans
Veterans in the Houston metro area have a new resource center. The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center will be cutting the ribbon on its new Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) on Friday, Feb. 23.
A lifelong commitment to serving, ensuring Veterans smile
Vietnam Veteran Allan Perkins, knows no bounds when it comes to being a public servant.
Couple’s Workshop helps Veterans strengthen Romantic Relationships
Prior to meeting his wife Ana, Navy Chief Petty Officer Paul Scherman (ret.) spent more than 22 months in Afghanistan during two deployments.
Houston VA Community Living Center rated Five Stars for Quality
For the sixth consecutive year, the Houston VA Community Living Center (CLC) has been rated five-stars for quality by the Veterans Health Administration.
Spinal Cord Injury Home Care Team recognized for Excellence
The Houston VA Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Home Care Team was recently honored with recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System.
Houston VA Achieves Magnet® Recognition
Recognition for the fifth time reinforces commitment to world-class care for Veterans.
New Gene Therapy Treatment To Fight Bladder Cancer at Houston VA
An Army Veteran from Houston received a dose of optimism this week when he came in for a groundbreaking new gene therapy treatment at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
New Hope for Veterans with ALS
A new clinical research trial at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston is offering Veterans with ALS hope for the future.
Picking Up Speed with Two Pacemakers
A Texas Veteran is now breathing easier thanks to a groundbreaking procedure he recently received at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston.
Gastrointestinal Procedure a Game Changer for Vietnam Veteran
Around 10 years ago, Vietnam Veteran Eugene Volek went out to eat with a group of friends when he started having trouble swallowing his food. He ran to the bathroom to force himself to throw up.
