VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

12/19/2025

12/12/2025

12/11/2025

Did you know that Veterans are eligible for VA burial benefits? These include burial in a VA national cemetery, a government-furnished headstone or marker, a burial flag, and perpetual gravesite care at no cost.
Learn more about VA benefits and eligibility:
https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families

12/09/2025

Our Virtual Care team is coming to a location near you!

We are offering informative classes and hands-on support to assist you with your virtual care needs. This is a great opportunity to learn more about virtual health services and get personalized assistance. For additional details, please refer to the flyer. We look forward to seeing you there!

12/08/2025

The Women Veterans of the Gulf Coast winter newsletter is now out!

Check it out here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3wt6aoWY/MqPluFWDz4fjjE9Dcp0yEQ/view?utm_content=DAG3wt6aoWY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9f131b47d8

12/07/2025

National Handwashing Awareness Week, held in the first full week of December, promotes the importance of clean hands to prevent illness and spread of germs. Making a habit of good hand hygiene is an easy, effective way to prevent infections and sickness.

12/07/2025

Today, we honor the 2,403 lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, and the courage of those who served in its aftermath. Their sacrifice reminds us of the cost of freedom and the strength of the American spirit.

As Pearl Harbor survivor Donald Stratton once said: “We are here to honor those who gave everything that day. We must never forget them, and we must never let our children forget.”

🕯️ Let us remember. Let us reflect. Let us never forget.

12/06/2025

Schedule your next VA visit with a few clicks.

The VA: Health and Benefits app helps you check refills, manage appointments, and more. Visit the VA App Store to learn more.

12/05/2025

In their transition back to civilian life, many Veterans achieve mental wellness through a combination of mental health treatment and pursuing their passions, such as physical fitness, playing music, and swimming. Hear Veterans talk about how these activities helped them live well and foster a sense of community:

Follow Make the Connection for more Veteran stories.

https://www.maketheconnection.net/stories/991

12/05/2025

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs makes it easier for women Veterans to access gynecology care

Women Veterans can now schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology providers without a referral from a primary care provider.

12/05/2025

International Volunteer Day (IVD) is a global observance established by the UN General Assembly in 1985 to celebrate the power of volunteerism. IVD is a day to celebrate volunteers everywhere and to champion the spirit of volunteerism—locally, nationally, and globally.

This year's theme “Every Contribution Matters,” marks the official global launch of the 2026 International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development. Volunteerism is a cornerstone of sustainable development and humanitarian action that strengthens societies in times of crisis and peace.

12/04/2025

Regular screening can often help find some cancers early, before they have a chance to spread and when treatment is more likely to be successful. Regular screening can also help find and remove certain pre-cancers before they have a chance to turn into cancer.

Knowing your personal and family medical history can help you understand your cancer risk and which screening recommendations are best for you. The lifestyle choices you make about diet, exercise, to***co, and alcohol use (and other habits) can also affect your risk.

The most important thing to remember is to get screened regularly.