Central Texas VA Health Care System

11/12/2025

If you have a VA home loan and are having trouble making your mortgage payments, you have options to help keep you in your home. Contact your mortgage company or learn more at https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/trouble-making-payments/

11/11/2025

Today, we reflect on the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Their service has protected our freedom and strengthened the foundation of our country.

At your Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, we are proud to serve those who have served us. Thank you to all , past, present, and future, for your selfless commitment to our nation.

11/10/2025

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! 🇺🇸

From all of us at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, we proudly honor 250 years of courage, sacrifice, and unshakable devotion to our great Nation.

To every Marine, past, present, and future, thank you for standing tall in defense of freedom and embodying the very spirit of .

Semper Fidelis, Marines!

11/07/2025

🍎 The Central Texas Food Bank and your Killeen VA Outpatient Clinic are here to support Veterans with a drive-thru food pantry.

📅 Friday, November 14, 2025
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Killeen VA Outpatient Clinic
1001 East Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Midtown Mall, Suite 400
Killeen, TX 76541

For more information:
📞 Nutrition & Food Service: 254-743-0534
📞 Health Care for Homeless Veterans: 254-743-2179

No cost for . Just bring your Veteran ID and drive through to pick up fresh food and groceries.

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

This November, we proudly recognize National Native American Heritage Month. American Indian and Alaska Native have bravely served in every major conflict throughout our nation’s history. Today and every day, we honor their service, strength, and sacrifice.

11/04/2025

When you quit using to***co, your body starts healing almost right away and every day gets better. Why wait to feel the benefits? Take the first step toward a to***co free life with VA support. Learn more: mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-to***co/es/index.asp

11/03/2025

🦾 National Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Week

This week, we celebrate National Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Week, recognizing the innovation, compassion, and dedication that go into helping regain independence and improve their quality of life.

At your Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, our Prosthetics & Sensory Aids Service provides personalized care and advanced equipment from mobility aids and orthotics to hearing devices and adaptive technologies, ensuring every Veteran has the tools they need to thrive.

Together, we’re empowering Veterans to live their fullest lives.

To learn more, visit; https://www.rehab.va.gov/psas/index.asp

10/29/2025

🩸 Blood Drive – Help Save a Life!

Join us on 📅 Wednesday, November 5, 2025, ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center, 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr, Temple, TX 76504, for our Blood Drive.

Our are in urgent need of blood donations, and your gift can make a life-saving difference. There’s no better time than now to roll up your sleeve and give back to those who have given so much for us.

Every drop counts—be a hero for our heroes! ❤️🇺🇸

10/29/2025

The Central Texas Food Bank and your Waco VA are here to support our Veterans with a drive-through food pantry!

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Waco VA Medical Center
4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76711
(behind Building 92)

📞 For more information:
• Nutrition and Food Service: 254-743-0534
• Health Care for Homeless Veterans: 254-743-2179

No cost for . Just bring your Veteran ID and drive through to pick up fresh food and groceries.

10/28/2025

VA offers support for all life’s challenges, including financial hardship. Take your time and think about all your choices. Don't rush into making financial decisions. These resources are designed to support Veterans, caregivers, and dependents with money management and other life difficulties.

• FINVET (https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/finvet/) aims to build up positive factors that support Veterans’ mental health and reduce su***de risk by providing financial education and tools.
• va.gov/REACH/ provides support explicitly designed for Veterans.
• mentalhealth.va.gov provides assistance and resources to help Veterans maintain a healthy mindset during difficult situations.
• If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the veteranscrisisline.net to receive 24/7 confidential support. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, Dial 988, then Press 1, chat online or text 838255.

10/27/2025

Early detection saves lives!

recommends that women ages 40–74 get screened for breast cancer every two years, though you may also choose to get a mammogram every years.

Mammograms are covered for receiving care at VA. Routine screenings can detect breast cancer early—when it’s most treatable.

Learn more: https://www.womenshealth.va.gov