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  • Army Veteran benefits from robotic spinal surgery

    Army Veteran benefits from robotic spinal surgery

    Houston VA surgeons use a MAKO robot to perform a groundbreaking spinal procedure, offering new hope and improved recovery for patients.

  • How preparation and teamwork saved a life during an emergency

    How preparation and teamwork saved a life during an emergency

    A quick response by Registered Nurse William Gangwer turns a routine lunch break into a powerful reminder that preparation saves lives.

  • Innovative care: Tackling insomnia in Veterans with TBI

    Innovative care: Tackling insomnia in Veterans with TBI

    At Houston VA, a dedicated team of health care professionals, led by Dr. Darlene Makulski, is making remarkable strides in treating Veterans with TBI.

  • The Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden: A transformation journey

    The Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden: A transformation journey

    A thoughtfully designed garden at VHSO grows from three beds to a vibrant sanctuary offering nourishment, connection and wellness for Veterans.

  • Honoring the Greatest Generation’s journey

    Honoring the Greatest Generation’s journey

    VA photographer Eugene Russell helped bring the project from Arkansas to D.C., honoring the Greatest Generation and its lasting impact on Veterans and staff.

  • A family legacy of service

    A family legacy of service

    A powerful legacy of military service comes full circle as Rob Sterling reflects on his family’s history and the lasting connection to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Highlights Veteran’s family history

    Michael E. DeBakey VA Highlights Veteran’s family history

    Navy Veteran Jeff Fisher discovered a serendipitous link to his family history during a visit to VA medical center.

  • Revolutionizing cancer treatment for Veterans

    Revolutionizing cancer treatment for Veterans

    Veterans battle liver cancer with groundbreaking histotripsy at Houston VA, offering non-invasive, hope-filled cancer treatment.

  • Houston VA adopts advanced robotic surgery technology for Veterans

    Houston VA adopts advanced robotic surgery technology for Veterans

    Houston VA introduces advanced da Vinci 5 robotic surgery systems, improving precision, recovery times, and outcomes for Veterans.

  • Honoring heroes at Wreaths Across America

    Honoring heroes at Wreaths Across America

    A community united in Fayetteville to honor heroes during Wreaths Across America, laying 10,000 wreaths in a heartfelt tribute to service and sacrifice.

  • Back on her feet: physical therapy helps Veteran reclaim life

    Back on her feet: physical therapy helps Veteran reclaim life

    Army Veteran Vivian De Tiege turned to VA physical therapy. Her story is one of resilience, guidance and meaningful progress.

  • From country tunes to heroics: Ashley Perkins’ lifesaving act

    From country tunes to heroics: Ashley Perkins’ lifesaving act

    Ashley Perkins, a VHSO social worker, interrupted her country music performance to save a life with CPR skills.

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Last updated March 19, 2015

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