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  • Connecting heroes: VetConnect brings vital resources to Veterans

    Connecting heroes: VetConnect brings vital resources to Veterans

    VetConnect brought 75+ organizations together in Texas to link Veterans with vital services, drawing over 1,100 attendees for health care and benefits.

  • Rebuilding from Katrina shapes Gulf Coast

    Rebuilding from Katrina shapes Gulf Coast

    The last two decades of rebuilding and preparedness have shaped the Gulf Coast VA region. It is a time to honor and remember.

  • Vascular surgeons use innovative device for Veteran care

    Vascular surgeons use innovative device for Veteran care

    An innovative new device improves surgical outcomes for Veterans.

  • Jacob Robertson shines at 44th National Veterans Wheelchair Games

    Jacob Robertson shines at 44th National Veterans Wheelchair Games

    Army National Guard Veteran Jacob Robertson shines at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, proving the power of adaptive sports and resilience.

  • Former POW inspires Veterans

    Former POW inspires Veterans

    A former POW inspires and motivates his fellow Veterans by sharing his experiences.

  • MOVE! program helps cancer survivor and spouse slim down

    MOVE! program helps cancer survivor and spouse slim down

    Veteran and spouse lose 100+ lbs. combined with VA’s MOVE! program after cancer recovery journey.

  • Houston VA breaks ground on state-of-the-art clinic

    Houston VA breaks ground on state-of-the-art clinic

    VA Houston recently kicked off construction on a brand-new outpatient clinic in Beaumont. This state-of-the-art facility will be nearly double the size of the current Beaumont clinic and will offer Veterans a comprehensive range of health care services.

  • Houston VA provides top pancreas care

    Houston VA provides top pancreas care

    Houston VA been designated as the first Center of Excellence for pancreas care within the VA system by the National Pancreas Foundation.

  • Houston Veterans Gather to Celebrate Cancer Survival

    Houston Veterans Gather to Celebrate Cancer Survival

    A group of cancer survivors gathered at the Houston VA to share stories and support each other

  • VA recognizes four World War II-era Veterans

    VA recognizes four World War II-era Veterans

    A tribute to four World War II-era residents at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home.

  • Circle of kindness

    Circle of kindness

    An Army Veteran was kind to a young boy in Haiti who later became his doctor.

  • VA nurse steps up when tornadoes threaten

    VA nurse steps up when tornadoes threaten

    As severe weather threatened Mississippi, local news warned of a dangerous outbreak of tornadoes. A VA nurse stepped up.

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Last updated March 19, 2015

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