The Veterans Crisis Line is here for you 24/7. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255 for immediate support.

New to VA? Explore the VA Resource Navigator to learn about VA benefits and services in just 4 simple pages! #VAResourceNavigator #VABenefits prevention.va.gov/PCL/PCL-VA-Nav…

PTSD affects the whole family. The PTSD Family Coach app provides tools and exercises to better support loved ones, like setting healthy boundaries and showing appreciation, manage stress, and improve communication for the whole family. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-famil…

Houston VA is the first VA medical center and first hospital in the Houston Texas Medical Center to implement the revolutionary Cardiac Contractility Modulation Device, a groundbreaking advancement in heart care. va.gov/houston-health…

Movement and mobility help you keep your independence. Tai Chi is a great practice for older Veterans. This recording offers a short practice for those who use a walker or a chair for balance. news.va.gov/141256/live-wh…

Congratulations to Tasnim Gadalla, Kaitlyn Wells, Camilla Provencher, Lizet Gomez, Brianna Nesbitt, Angela Smith and Beatriz Torres for completing our 2024-2025 dietetic internship program! Best wishes in your future careers! #HoustonVA

Excited to be in Minneapolis for the 2025 National Veterans Wheelchair Games! The games are co-presented each year by Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA).

Game on! The 44th National Veterans #WheelchairGames are underway in Minneapolis. Athletes from across the country arrived, checked in, and reconnected. Behind the scenes, volunteers and staff set the stage - assembling gear, prepping venues, and making it all happen. @pva1946

When an Air Force Veteran's Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) experienced a malfunction, the Houston VA LVAD team sprung into action to provide life-saving support. ow.ly/iNLA50Ws1eh #HoustonVA

Applications for the next DAV Patriot Boot Camp, to be held Oct. 15-17 near Cincinnati, Ohio, can be found at patriotbootcamp.org. Applications will close when all seats are full or by Sept. 15, whichever comes first. news.va.gov/141285/veteran…

From the softball fields to the cycling course, from the bowling lanes to the air rifle range — the National Veterans #WheelchairGames have something for everyone. Veteran athletes are pushing limits, trying new events, and showing the world what #adaptivesports are all about.

At the National Veterans #WheelchairGames, athletes aren’t just competing. They are discovering what’s possible. For many Veteran athletes, this journey starts with the decision to try. With support from VA adaptive sports programs and recreation therapy, Veterans are exploring

Championships, all-star games, and new challenges — it all happened on the fifth day of the National Veterans #WheelchairGames. Veterans competed in the Power Soccer championship, the Softball All-Star Game, and kicked off slalom and field events. The action continued with

With more than 20 events, the National Veterans #WheelchairGames offer something for every athlete. From rugby and basketball to boccia, table tennis, and more, Veterans of all abilities are finding new ways to compete, connect, and keep moving. For many, it starts with just

Relive the moments that moved us all 🎥✨ Watch our 2025 National Veterans #WheelchairGames video to witness #Veterans' strength, connection, and triumph. Want more on #AdaptiveSports? Visit: wheelchairgames.org. Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Minneapolis VA Health Care System VA Sports & Arts

Six Houston Veterans participated in the National Veterans #WheelchairGames July 17-22 in Minneapolis. Congratulations to all of our athletes including Navy Veteran Victor Ventura who won gold medals in softball, boccia and discus, silver in javelin and bronze in shot put.

In this episode of Glad You Asked, VA Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul Lawrence provides information about the Medical Foster Home program for Veterans needing caregiver support that can serve as an alternative to a nursing home. For more updates from the Deputy Secretary, follow

Meet the oldest and youngest athletes at the National Veterans #WheelchairGames — 90-year-old Army Veteran Angel Cedeño-Cortes and 19-year-old Navy Veteran Rafael Nuñez-Alvarez. The two met during the field events, exchanging a simple but powerful message, “You inspire me.” At

A Veteran in your life doesn’t seem like themself? Speak up. You don’t have to wait for the “right” moment or perfect words. Start a conversation that could save a life: VeteransCrisisLine.net/CrisisConversa….

More than 1 million Veterans are eligible to be screened for lung cancer. This #WorldLungCancerDay, get the facts: youtu.be/cKJBocM85ik?si… #HoustonVA