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VA Houston health care top stories.
Houston VA now offers mobile check-in for Appointments
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.
Houston first in VA health care system to implant amulet device that helps prevent stroke
On July 1, doctors at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) became the first in the VA to implant a special device aimed at preventing strokes in Veteran patients.
New Veterans Crisis Line phone number
Effective July 16, Veterans have the option to Dial 988 then Press 1 to connect with caring, qualified responders for 24/7 crisis support.
Color of Freedom Display highlights diversity of America’s servicewomen
Veterans and visitors to the Houston VA Medical Center are invited to stop by the first floor hallway near primary care and the main lobby to view a special exhibit highlighting the history and achievements of women Veterans.
Community partnerships key to preventing Veteran Suicide
Every day, an estimated 17.2 Veterans die from suicide. Of those, an estimated 6.8 receive VA health care. Simply put, most Veterans who die from suicide don’t receive VA health care.
Trauma survivors encouraged to self-screen for PTSD
Veterans, service members and civilians are encouraged to take a 50-second self-screen, June 27, on PTSD Screening Day for posttraumatic stress disorder.
Houston VA sets the “pace” with leadless pacemaker technology
Cardiologists at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston are using new technology to improve the lives of their Veteran patients.
Veteran carves special “sign” of thanks for Houston VA cardiologists
Army Veteran Carl Haaland is a grateful man. The Petersburg, Alaska native was visiting family in the Houston area last spring when he started feeling ill.
Blind Veteran grateful to Houston VA Low Vision Clinic
While serving in the U.S. Air Force, Alexander Brown was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and was medically retired after serving nine years.
Virtual National Cancer Survivors Day Event: June 7
The Houston VA Medical Center will hold a virtual National Cancer Survivors Day event on June 7 on Microsoft Teams.
