VA North Texas

VA North Texas Health Care System is making it as easy for Veterans and employees to receive their flu shot with the drive-thru flu clinic Monday through Friday. “We are also accepting walk-ups.”

John Palko has seen a lot in his lifetime. He experienced war and injuries that he was awarded the Purple Heart for, in addition to becoming a prisoner of war (POW) during World War II--all before his 21st birthday. Now, this U.S. Army Veteran shares his stories during his 96th birthday drive-by celebration. 

“Mr. Fred” turned 100 years old so VA North Texas put together a birthday car parade in front of his medical foster care home. There were fire trucks and police cars and one very happy centenarian.

From his home Navy Veteran Bobby Osborne takes his blood pressure and oxygen level as part of VA’s home telehealth program. The results are sent to his telehealth care coordinator at his VA hospital.

Thanks to VA Video-Connect, Veteran Kenneth Turner does not have to drive four hours for his physical therapy. Video Connect lets Veterans connect with their provider from home, work, anywhere.

Dallas-Fort Worth-North Texas has one of VA’s fastest growing Veteran populations. To serve them, the Dallas VA Medical Center recently opened a new in-patient unit with thirteen private beds.

VA North Texas hosts a 16-week self-help group called Clutter Busters and Treasure Seekers to develop skills overcoming compulsive hoarding.

The Polytrauma/TBI team at the Dallas VA is an interdisciplinary team with multiple services that helps Veterans recover from migraines and blast exposure.

Cardiovascular disease, strokes, and heart attacks are the leading causes of death in America. More than a third, or 37-percent, of Veterans have been diagnosed with hypertension and more than 40-percent have high cholesterol.

VA North Texas suicide prevention teams hold suicide call simulation training to train employees to know what to do when a Veteran is in crisis.

Carl Davis had been homeless for most of the past 40 years. The signature on his new apartment lease gave him a new lease on life.

The Last Roll Call Remembrance program honors the lives and service of the Veterans, and the family and friends who supported them.