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VA Houston

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VA Houston

@VAHouston

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Houston, TX

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Joined January 2012

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VA Houston
@VAHouston
Jun 8
The World Cup is coming to the neighborhood! The FIFA World Cup is heading right down the road from us at NRG Stadium, and while we want to share in the excitement, we want to make sure Veterans and staff are in the know about some temporary changes. GATE CLOSURE NOTICE:
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A volunteer for 13 years, Vietnam Veteran Gerald Patrick Semien is a familiar face at Houston VA. Twice a week, he spends time with Veterans in the hospice unit, especially with those who don't have visitors. “A lot of them don’t have families here, so I love talking with them
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Veterans are powering America’s return to the moon and helping unlock new medical breakthroughs at VA. By leading Artemis II missions and pioneering space-based research on bone & muscle health, they’re helping uncover treatments that improve Veteran care on Earth.
One mission, new frontier: Shaping space exploration and Veteran care - VA News
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VA Houston
@VAHouston
Jun 9
Thank you to the Military Order of the Cootie for donating $7,600 to the Houston VA Suicide Prevention Program! The generous donation will help support outreach and education for VA and community suicide prevention resources. VA is grateful for our community partners and their
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Jun 9
For several years, Army Veteran Robert Lindemann suffered from uncontrolled focal epilepsy with seizures originating deep in his right temporal lobe. In the past, surgeons would treat focal epilepsy by performing a craniotomy and remove a large amount of the temporal lobe. But
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Veterans Affairs
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Jun 8
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Just do it and be proud: A century of service
100-year-old Korean War Veteran speaks on her century of service, life and patriotism At 100 years old, Korean War Veteran Catherine Alessandri offers a living reminder that history is not only found...
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Jun 6
It was a great honor to engage with our WWII heroes on this anniversary of #DDay at the Day of Gratitude in Las Vegas today. They deserve our deepest respect and gratitude. Thank you for your service!
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Jun 7
Air Force Veteran and adaptive skier Salvador Vasquez conquered the downhill... without poles! “My instructors said, ‘We don’t have any [poles] for you,’ and I was like... What?! But sometimes you've just got to push through it. That’s how you get better.”
Air Force Veteran adaptive skier conquers the slopes—without poles - VA News
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Jun 7
Robert Lindemann served for 33 years. When he started "losing chunks of time," he knew something was wrong. He became the first patient in the VA system to undergo a new procedure to treat his epilepsy. He was discharged two days later. “At the Houston VA, I got first-rate care
First in VA to receive cutting-edge epilepsy treatment - VA News
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Veterans Affairs
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Jun 6
Today we honor the nearly 160,000 Allied troops stormed the shores of Normandy. Thousands of brave Americans faced heavy fire, cleared mined beaches, and scaled staggering cliffs in the largest seaborne invasion in history. You helped free a continent, protect our nation, and
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Jun 5
In honor of Women Veterans’ Recognition Week, Houston VA Whole Health and Chaplain Service invite Women Veterans to join a Sound Bath Meditation in the Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center Chapel on June 9 at 12:15 pm. Come take a moment to refresh your spirit with us! #HoustonVA
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Jun 5
When the unthinkable happens, surviving spouses turn to VA for answers and help. Here’s how we honor our commitment to them.
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Jun 4
Quick. Easy. Money in your pocket faster than ever before. Veterans can file for travel reimbursement right from the VA Mobile App. Download it today.
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