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VA West Texas health care top stories.

  • The Abilene VA Clinic is excited to announce the addition of comprehensive chiropractic and acupuncture services, now available to Veterans as part of the facility’s ongoing commitment to whole health and pain management.

    Dr. Paul Bickford performs a preliminary exam of a Veterans neck as part of their chiropractic care at the Abilene VA CBOC.

  • Each October, people across the nation come forward in a wave of pink to raise awareness about breast cancer — a disease that affects one in eight women in their lifetime, and in rare cases, men as well.

    Walking

  • Keeping Veterans safe is at the heart of VA’s mission and nowhere is that more evident than in the evolution of sanitation and infection prevention.

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  • West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) began its annual flu shot campaign today with dedicated flu shot clinics that will run through October, reaching Veterans across all six WTVAHCS locations.

    Navy Veteran Edward Covington of Big Spring, Texas, receives his flu shot during the annual flu vaccination campaign on Sept. 22.

  • At the Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell VA Clinic in San Angelo, TX, ensuring that every Veteran receives the highest standard of care is our top priority.

    Thaddeus Rix, a Marine Corps Veteran, receives check-in paperwork from Scott Tribolet, lead Medical Support Assistant, during a VA appointment.

  • In the expanse of rural West Texas, where access to care can mean hours on the road, Veterans face unique challenges.

    Group photo at a luncheon for the WTVAHCS tele health team

  • The West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) in Big Spring roared to life on Saturday, August 16, as the 2nd Annual Freedom Rides Rally Car Show brought Veterans, families, and community members together for a day of horsepower, history, and heartfelt appreciation.

    1950's car entered into the car show

  • Army Veteran Milton McDonald is walking again … and with every step, he’s defying the odds.

    Veteran completes physical therapy at WTVAHCS CLC.

  • On Women Veterans Day, June 12, the West Texas VA Health Care System proudly unveiled a handcrafted bench donated by the Howard County, Texas 4-H.

    West Texas VA Health Care System leadership joined local 4H welding champion in unveiling a bench created in honor of Women Veterans.

  • West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) demonstrated its ongoing commitment to Veteran welfare and community engagement with its celebrated 15th annual VA2K Walk & Roll event this week.

    Veterans and staff participating in the VA2K.