VA Collaborates with Military Blood Bank to Save Precious Resource
The DeBakey VA is partnering with a U.S. Army Blood Bank to save money and maximize the use of a valuable and perishable resource.
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DeBakey VA Uses Skill and Technology to Tackle Rare, Life-Threatening Medical Condition
Recently, a cardiovascular team at the DeBakey VA used their expertise, teamwork, and the latest cutting-edge technology to repair an ascending aortic pseudo-aneurysm, a rare, life-threatening medical condition.   (read more)

66 Houston VA Docs Listed as "Best Doctors" in the Nation
The medical knowledge company, Best Doctors, Inc. has included 66 physicians who provide patient care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in the latest compilation of The Best Doctors in America® database. The MEDVAMC, located in Houston, boasts 28 staff physicians on the Best Doctors list, along with 38 physician consultants and attending physicians.   (read more)

Retraining the Brain with Extraordinary Eyeglasses
About 70% of veterans with TBI suffer some type of visual disturbance and the DeBakey VA uses cutting-edge technology to treat this problem.   (read more)
 

Wait Time for Knee Replacement Surgery Cut by 92%
Decreasing the amount of time veterans wait for health care appointments continues to be a top priority for administrators at the DeBakey VA.    (read more)

Special Team at Houston VA Ensures Returning Combat Troops Receive Care
In response to the unique physical and mental health needs of returning combat veterans, the DeBakey VA assembled a team of specialists to ensure smooth transition to VA medical care.
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Patient Restraint Use Drops Dramatically at DeBakey VA
The DeBakey VA has made significant progress in minimizing the use of patient restraints by its staff.
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