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Dr. Michael DeBakey, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, pioneered many cardiovascular procedures that are widely used today.

Legendary physician revolutionized field of cardiovascular surgery

Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:00 amNovember 19, 2020 Posted in Research by Mike Richman 1k views

“Many consider Michael E. DeBakey to be the greatest surgeon ever,” the Journal of the American Medical …

A clinician puts on full PPE protection before providing work on COVID clinical trials

Houston VA begins clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment

Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 10:00 amJuly 27, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 9k views

In July, Houston VA became the first VA facility to participate in an international trial evaluating the …

Marty Sigel, a 77-year-old Navy Veteran, tries out some meditation on a July day in Baltimore.

Meditation linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020 2:00 pmJuly 23, 2020 Posted in Health, Research by Tristan Horrom 1k views

Previous studies have suggested that meditation may have beneficial effects on a number of conditions. A …

VA Houston is making it easier to receive mental health services.

Houston VA makes it easier for Veterans to get psychology services

Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 9:00 amAugust 12, 2019 Posted in VA Medical Centers by VAntage Point Contributor 964 views

Mental health is good medicine, and the Houston VA Medical Center is making it easier than ever to receive …

On our outstanding team, you’ll treat acute and chronically ill patients with complex physical and psychosocial needs, using your advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

Care for Veterans as a spinal cord injury nurse at VA

Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2018 3:31 pmApril 25, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 430 views

Spinal cord injury (SCI) nursing at VA is a challenging and rewarding career that’s essential to the lives …

MEDVAMC Beaumont CBOC MMU Harvey Response

Two months after Hurricane Harvey, VA mobile units still critical in providing care to Houston Veterans

Posted on Monday, October 30, 2017 1:15 pmOctober 30, 2017 Posted in Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 195 views

Currently five mobile medical units are operating in Beaumont and staff are seeing more than 100 patients a day.

IMAGE: Veterans lined up to get clothes and hygiene bags at the stand down operation rebound. Veterans canteen service donated 18 pallets Of beautiful clothes.

Stand down provides Veterans impacted by Hurricane Harvey with vital resources

Posted on Friday, October 6, 2017 1:44 pmOctober 18, 2017 Posted in Veterans Homelessness by Gary Hicks 276 views

“Operation Stand Down Rebound" is providing homeless Veterans and those at risk of becoming homeless, with …

IMAGE: Dr. Leonie Heyworth, VA’s acting national telehealth advisor for primary care, consults with a patient.

Telehealth proves its worth, saving life and limb in the aftermath of hurricane

Posted on Monday, September 18, 2017 9:54 amSeptember 18, 2017 Posted in Health, Technology by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

VA's Office of Connected Care’ quickly implemented telehealth capabilities to assist Veterans at two …

VA Police Harvey Response

Updates from Houston: VA employees from around the country assist with recovery efforts

Posted on Friday, September 8, 2017 7:29 amSeptember 8, 2017 Posted in Health by Megan Moloney 440 views

The Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System is VA’s main deployment program for clinical and …

MEDVAMC Homeless Veterans Program_Harvey Response

Updates from Houston: VA employees continue to deliver services following Hurricane Harvey

Posted on Thursday, September 7, 2017 11:18 amSeptember 7, 2017 Posted in Health, Top Stories by Megan Moloney 290 views

VA is working in the community in Houston to reach out to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here are some …

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