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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.
Access Mental Health Support on your Phone
VA is now offering you immediate access to on-demand mental health and wellbeing support provided right in the comfort of your home.
An Urgency to VA Research: Marine Veteran shares struggles after serving near Open Burn Pits
At the age of 18, Marine Veteran Mark McLean deployed to Iraq in what was just the first of many combat deployments.
Houston VA Nurse Goes Purple to Support Army Veteran
Army Veteran Rachel VanDeMark recently got a colorful and special surprise when she arrived for her appointment at the Humble VA Outpatient Clinic.
