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Perceive, pursue and protect: VA nurse recognized with award for being an extraordinary

Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 9:55 amMay 16, 2018 Posted in Health, VA Medical Centers by Luis Gutierrez 51 views

A registered nurse at the VA’s outpatient clinic in McAllen, Texas, was recently recognized as a 2018 …

April 24, 2018 - VA psychologist Dr. Twana Cooks-Allen adds another decorated t-shirt on to a clothesline put on public display in observance of this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Texas VA reaches out to support victims of sexual assault

Posted on Monday, May 14, 2018 10:00 amMay 14, 2018 Posted in Mental Health, VA Medical Centers by Luis Gutierrez 59 views

“We want all Veterans to know that they have the power to write the rest of their story. They decide where …

Texas VA partners with local organization to train Veterans how to get the most of My HealtheVet

Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 11:11 amMay 9, 2018 Posted in Health, VSO / Partners by Luis Gutierrez 1 comment 87 views

My HealtheVet is a web-based tool that helps more than 1.6 million Veterans improve their health by …

2018 Welcome Home event for Veterans photo collage.

Corpus Christi, Texas VA takes part in national welcome home program

Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 2:09 pmApril 18, 2018 Posted in Honoring Vets by Luis Gutierrez 27 views

The Veterans "Welcome Home" event is part of a VA-nation-wide program to offers health screenings, benefits …

Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System associate director Homero Martinez III, delivers a speech. The retired Air Force officer was the keynote speakeR.

Fallen service members honored during annual Vietnam War Remembrance Ceremony

Posted on Monday, April 16, 2018 1:24 pmApril 16, 2018 Posted in Honoring Vets, Top Stories by Luis Gutierrez 52 views

Approximately 300 people attended the 2nd Annual Vietnam War Remembrance Ceremony on April 6 at Hanna Early …

Guests admire and discuss one of the 28 portraits on display as part of the photo exhibit

Celebrating Texas women Veterans with public photo exhibit

Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 3:30 pmMarch 27, 2018 Posted in Honoring Vets, Women Veterans by Luis Gutierrez 53 views

VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System honored women Veterans with a photo exhibit of black and …

Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service team members Claude St. Pierre and Juan Montelongo for work inside the prosthetic lab located inside the VA Health Care Center at Harlingen, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs photo/Luis H. Loza Gutierrez)

Harlingen, Texas, VA offers Veterans same-day service action plan for orthotic, prosthetic needs

Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2018 10:00 amMarch 23, 2018 Posted in Health by Luis Gutierrez 92 views

"Having same-day service [action plans] for walk-in patients will save Veterans time in receiving the …

Guests rise to their feet with render salutes and hands over their chest as the Harlingen High School All-Female Army Junior ROTC Color Guard present the colors, while the "Star Spangled Banner" is sung by Mrs. Rebecca Arismendi, during the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System's ceremony in observance of national Women's History Month, which took place March 2, 2018, at the VA Health Care Center at Harlingen, Texas.

Harlingen, Texas VA celebrates Women’s History Month

Posted on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 11:52 amMarch 6, 2018 Posted in Honoring Vets, Women Veterans by Luis Gutierrez 36 views

VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System hosted a ceremony in observance of this year’s Women …

Dr. Johanna S. Rivera Anazagasty, poses for a photo at the VA’s outpatient clinic in McAllen, Texas, on January 3, 2018.

The humanitarian spirit: VA doctor furthers King legacy to serve others

Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 8:37 amJanuary 10, 2018 Posted in Honoring Vets by Luis Gutierrez 49 views

On January 20, 1986, America celebrated the first national holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King …

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