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Read about what's happening in our VA Oklahoma City health care community.

  • Discover how Dr. Aayshah Muneerah and Oklahoma City VA Health Care System are changing health care for Veterans experiencing homelessness with a mobile medical unit (MMU).

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  • U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Delia Dee Balliet initially had reservations about choosing VA. When she needed help, Balliet turned to Oklahoma City VA Health Care System and had a life-changing experience.

    Two women standing next to a 3D mammography machine in a medical office.

  • At the end of World War II, Oklahoma’s El Reno High School began a tradition of honoring Veterans that is still going strong 78 years later.

    Seven high school students stand around a seated Veteran, who is holding a wrapped gift.

  • Oklahoma City VA Health Care System is revolutionizing access to Community Care by reducing wait times to just three minutes through its VA Health Chat app.

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  • According to fiscal year 2023 statistics, Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Health Care System has become the fastest-growing VA in the nation.

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  • Suicide prevention among Veterans remains a public health priority, but the fact is: suicide is preventable. Veterans need not suffer silently or alone. There is confidential help 24/7 for Veterans in crisis as well as for family members who seek support for their loved ones.

    Suicide Prevention – Veterans, There is Hope

  • The Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Health Care System Chaplain Services held their first S.A.V.E. Our Heroes motorcycle ride from the OKC VA Medical Center to the Fort Gibson National Cemetery on Saturday.

    Motorcycles parked in front of a Veterans gathering

  • Oklahoma City VA Health Care System has a new four-legged member of their Recreational Therapy Team, Val a two-year-old Labrador Retriever from the Canine Companions®.

    Two Black Labrador Retrievers at Oklahoma City VA Health Care System

  • Staff from the OKC VA Health Care System Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) and the community of Cole, Oklahoma helped celebrate the 99th birthday of Air Force Veteran, Philip Read.

    Air Force Veteran Celebrates 99th Birthday

  • Chelsea Snoey wanted to be a part of something bigger than herself – to serve her country. The shy teen joined the Navy right out of high school eager to make a difference and see the world. A world that would quickly reveal its ugly side.

    Navy Veteran Chelsea Snoey standing next to the American flag.