Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, TX
Joined January 2012
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Houston VA staff had the honor of taking several of our inpatient Veterans to vote today! VA Social workers identified Harris County Veteran inpatients who wanted to cast their ballots and then teamed up with Facilities Management Service and A Center for Development and Civic Engagement staff to arrange a shuttle. Great work team!
#HoustonVA #MichaelEDeBakeyVA
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Getting ready to give back to those who gave so much. 🇺🇸
Volunteers at the Washington, DC VA Medical Center are preparing for Winterhaven, an annual outreach event providing homeless Veterans with meals, winter gear, and essential supplies.
Read more: va.gov/washington-dc-health-…
On a routine day at work, a piercing pain shot through Air Force Veteran Samuel Gonzales' left ear which led to permanent hearing loss.
But thanks to advances in technology, Gonzales received a cochlear implant during surgery at Houston VA. Today, 80% of his hearing has been restored which has dramatically improved his quality of life.
"Reading with my (six-year old) daughter is something we both enjoy and to be able to do that means the world to me,” he said.
Learn more! va.gov/houston-health-care/s…
Last weekend, the Houston VA Community Resource and Referral Center hosted a special basketball event for Veterans. Both Veterans and VA staff had a great time playing in a tournament, with Army Veteran Justin Wheeler, being named the MVP of the tournament.
The CRRC, located at 1700 Webster Street, provides Veterans who are homeless and at risk of homelessness with one-stop access to community-based, multiagency services to promote permanent housing, health and mental health care, career development and access to VA and non-VA benefits. va.gov/houston-health-care/l… #HoustonVA
Don’t let Halloween spook your nutrition! There are many tricks to make healthier versions of your favorite treats and snacks.
Give Houston VA a call at 713-791-1414, ext. 226166 for more ideas and recipes.
va.gov/houston-health-care/p…
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ALT Wooden tray with Halloween-themed fruit snacks including banana ghosts, apple monster mouths, and peeled oranges around a spider web dip with a fake spider.
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VA's Transition Assistance Program offers career, education, and financial planning support to help veterans build a confident path forward.
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Need to respond to a photo or video request from your VA care team? The My VA Images app lets you securely submit requested photos and videos and review follow-up responses online. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/my-va-imag…
ALT A static graphic of a tablet displaying the My VA Images app. The on-screen text reads, “Respond to photo requests from your VA care team with My VA Images.”
VA recommends mammography screening starting at age 40 for people at average risk for breast cancer.
Mammogram costs are covered for Veterans receiving care at VA. Call Houston VA at 713-799-0741 to schedule your mammogram. womenshealth.va.gov
ALT A healthcare professional assists a woman undergoing a mammogram screening at a VA medical facility.
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Your military service may have ended, but you’ve earned a lifetime of honor. VA is proud to serve you in your next chapter.
Get started at choose.va.gov 🇺🇸
Army Veteran Rene Lasanta was diagnosed with diabetes in 2007 and has struggled with his weight for years.
In early 2026, his endocrinologist suggested something new: endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, or ESG, a procedure the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center was just beginning to offer.
In July, Lasanta underwent ESG at the Houston VA, and started feeling better almost right after having the procedure. Following his doctors' guidance closely, he is already down 34 pounds, and he expects more weight loss to come.
Read more: va.gov/houston-health-care/s…
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Life changes. Is your VA Life Insurance beneficiary information up to date? Help avoid delays in processing claims by reviewing and updating your beneficiary designation today.
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Veterans with unused, unneeded, or expired prescription medications have a safe place to dispose of them this coming weekend.
Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Charles Wilson (Lufkin) Outpatient Clinic
Main Lobby
Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Receptacles located in Main Lobby & between Clinics 2 & 3
Learn more about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: dea.gov/press-releases/2026/…
Think that urgent call from VA or that Veteran program flyer on Facebook is real? Deepfake phishing can fake voices and faces in seconds. Learn how to spot the scam before it tricks you. news.va.gov/149747/deepfake-…
Houston VA held a moving Breast Cancer Awareness Month event yesterday which featured inspirational speeches from three survivors. VA staff also spoke about the importance of breast cancer screening and highlighted oncology care.
Thank you to the St. Francis of Assisi Choir for your beautiful performance during the event! #HoustonVA #StFrancisofAssisiChoir
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast is hosting a hiring event on Nov. 3 at the Reliant Center for transitioning service members, military spouses, National Guard, Reserve, Veterans, and their family members. Register or learn more: ow.ly/5ZGi50ZZmr5. #WorkforceSolutionsGulfCoast #HoustonVA #HoustonVeterans
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast is hosting a hiring event fon Nov. 3 at the Reliant Center for transitioning service members, military spouses, National Guard, Reserve, Veterans, and their family members. Register or learn more: ow.ly/PqU050ZZmr4.
Members of VFW Post and Auxiliary District 16 visited Houston VA yesterday for their annual Christmas in October, assembling comfort bags for hospitalized Veterans. Each bag included blankets, socks, fidget items, T-shirts, American flags, puzzle books, and America’s 250th anniversary items.
Thank you to VFW Post and Auxiliary District 16 for your continued generosity and partnership in supporting our Veterans and brightening the holiday season! #HoustonVA #VFWPost16
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Your team has a game plan. Do you?
Make your next move with GI Bill benefits.
Visit choose.va.gov to learn more.
