South Texas Veterans Health Care System

10/31/2025

Lower your risk of getting very sick or being hospitalized for infections from common viruses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV by getting vaccinated.

Enrolled Veterans throughout South Texas can receive their recommended vaccines during a scheduled appointment or as a walk-in with their Patient Aligned Care Team, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours. Flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines are available at the following locations:

• Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, Internal Medicine Clinic
• Kerrville VA Medical Center
• San Antonio Northwest Health Care Center
• Shavano Park Outpatient Clinic
• North Central Federal Clinic
• North Bexar Outpatient Clinic
• South Bexar Outpatient Clinic
• North East Bexar Outpatient Clinic
• Balcones Heights Outpatient Clinic, Silver Team
• Victoria Outpatient Clinic

Veterans seen at Community Based Outpatient Clinics may present to any of the listed outpatient primary care clinics during normal business hours to receive a COVID or RSV shot.

COVID and RSV vaccines are also available through community pharmacies. Visit https://www.va.gov/find-locations to find approved pharmacies.

10/31/2025

If you have questions about your VA prescriptions, the Ask a Pharmacist app can help. Use it to read and understand your prescription labels, identify pills by sight, review dosage instructions and side effects, and locate nearby VA pharmacies. https://mobile.va.gov/app/ask-a-pharmacist

10/30/2025

A vegetarian eating plan contains protein from plant-based sources and sometimes eggs or dairy. Talk with your VA dietitian for more plant-based protein ideas.

https://www.nutrition.va.gov/Recipes/Vegetarian_Recipes.asp

10/29/2025

VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) is dedicated to ensuring Veterans, their partners and VA staff have support and access to resources. Talk to your local VA IPVAP coordinator, visit our website or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Coordinators.asp

10/28/2025

UPDATE: The direct line is now operational. Thank you for your patience as we resolved this issue.

Attention South Texas Veterans: The Veterans Transportation Service's direct line - (210) 617-5333 - is currently unavailable.

During this time, Veterans can call (210) 617-5300 and then dial extension 15333 for any transportation-related questions or concerns.

10/28/2025

October is National Cookbook Month and VA dietitians help with healthy recipe ideas! Check out VA’s Nutrition and Food Service Cookbooks to find your new favorite recipes.

https://www.nutrition.va.gov/Recipes.asp

10/27/2025

Congratulations to one of South Texas's very own, Dr. Ricardo Aguiar, Research Health Scientist, who was part of the research team that made this discovery!

: A South Texas Veterans Health Care System researcher was part of a team that found suppressing the expression of a small protein can reduce cell growth in cancers such as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The protein RAB7 plays a role in cell growth and death, and its presence in large numbers can be an indication of cancer risk. Using cultured human cells from biopsy and mouse models, the researchers identified a new compound that blocks the activity of RAB7 in a dose-dependent way. As more of the compound was administered, similar decreases in tumor cell growth occurred. The findings suggest this compound hold promise as a new treatment for several forms of lymphoma. (Frontiers in Oncology, Sep. 22, 2025)


https://www.research.va.gov/news_briefs/news_brief.cfm?RecordID=258278

10/27/2025

As a woman Veteran, your health needs are unique. VA provides breast health services designed specifically for you. From screenings and diagnosis to treatment, recovery and mental health support, we’re here to support you.

Learn about services and resources near you. http://www.womenshealth.va.gov

10/24/2025

Immunizations help protect your health and the health of your family and loved ones. Consider stopping by one of the following flu clinics to get vaccinated before the peak flu season.

View the schedule or visit https://www.va.gov/south-texas-health-care/events/ to learn more.
Veterans can receive updated shots, at no cost, outside of VA if it’s more convenient. Visit https://www.prevention.va.gov/flu/FluShots.asp to learn more.

Those who receive a flu shot outside of VA can notify their Primary Care Provider by sending a secure message via My HealtheVet or calling the Consolidated Outpatient Appointment Center at (210) 949-9702.

10/24/2025

Looking for a new tasty recipe? Check out these “tried and true” recipes made with low-cost foods. Talk with your VA dietitian for more tips on planning healthy meals using budget-friendly recipes.

https://www.nutrition.va.gov/docs/Cookbooks/CostFriendlyCookingDEC2024.pdf #

10/23/2025

Vaccines can help protect from flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumonia. These vaccines are available at no cost to Veterans receiving care at VA. https://www.prevention.va.gov/

10/23/2025

Protect your liver health: limit alcohol, maintain a healthy weight, get vaccinated for hepatitis A and B. Veterans can access liver disease screening and treatment through VA health care. www.hepatitis.va.gov.