Veterans at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas can now receive mental health care remotely using the VA Video Connect app – a system known as “telemental health.”

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Some of our nation's greatest treasures aren't places, they are people. Leo LaCasse currently resides at the Salem, Virginia VA Community Living Center and will turn 99 this 4th of July. Leo is a decorated war hero who served in the Army Air Corps, flying 35 missions over occupied countries, and has survived three crash landings and received over 13 medals, including the Legion of Honor Medal, France's highest honor.

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Thomas Hudner earned the first Medal of Honor awarded during the Korean War for trying to save his wingman.

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Congratulations to Community Veterans Engagement Board Co-Chair Joe Bello on his recent induction to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Joe's commitment to New York’s Veterans, their families, caregivers, and providers embodies the selfless service that is a hallmark of the profession of arms.

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From a physician working on the front lines of emergency Veteran care to Section Chief of the Emergency Department at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Dr. Glennon Park has first-hand experience with the career growth opportunities at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). His early work with Veterans during medical training led to supervisory roles with increasing responsibility. As a VA health leader, Dr. Park impacts emergency medicine practices and policies on the regional and national level by consulting with VA and offering recommendations based on his clinical knowledge and expertise. In this installment of our #ChooseVALeadership Careers …

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