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State of the System Address-2013
VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Director’s State of the System Address.
Biloxi Construction
Biloxi Location Changes
Biloxi Location Changes
Biloxi Location Changes
Welcome Home OEF/OIF/OND Veterans
Welcome Home OEF/OIF/OND Veterans
VA Gulf Coast tailors plan to expand Mental Health staff
VA Gulf Coast tailors plan to expand Mental Health staff. Facility to hire 33 mental health professionals as part of nationwide boost.
Travel Pay Changes for VA Gulf Coast Patients
The VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System will now use electronic funds transfer/direct deposit for beneficiary travel pay to veterans who are eligible to receive it. The transition to EFT/direct deposit for beneficiary travel is mandated by Public Law 31 U.S.C. 3332. Veterans should inform VA any time they change their mailing address or financial institution. VA Gulf Coast travel pay clerks will assist veterans with address change updates and/or direct deposit requests.
Biloxi's Dedication Ceremony
Biloxi's Dedication Ceremony
Flu Shots available to eligible, enrolled Veterans
Flu Shots available to eligible, enrolled Veterans
VA to conduct health fair for women Veterans
VA to conduct health fair for women Veterans, Eglin, FL
Health Fair for Women Veterans - Panama City, FL
PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System continues its push to inform women veterans of health care services available to them by sponsoring a Women Veterans Health Fair event on Sept. 23. The fair will be held at the Panama City Moose Lodge 1389 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Moose Lodge is located at 739 East 24th Plaza, behind the Target Department Store.

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Can you name the Presidents who were Veterans?
Of our 44 U.S. Presidents, 24 served in the military. The core values of decision-making and inspiring leadership are valuable in both military and civilian service.
Valentine Concerts for Veterans
Every year at Valentines, VA throws a week long party for our hospitalized Veterans. Popular singers will entertain the Veterans and their families at free concerts.
Encouraging Vets with physical disabilities to try sports
Michael Johnston, a Navy Veteran who lost his left leg, is featured in a new video that encourages disabled Veterans to try sports to “redefine their mission.”
Top Ten VA Health Stories of 2012
Veterans and their families found these the ten most popular articles of 2012 which appeared on the VHA Health home page. Here’s information on VA health benefits, Vet Centers and more.
A Century of African-American History
February is African American History Month. Very few African Americans have witnessed as much of their history as Veteran Alyce Dixon. She is 105 and has seen a century of change.
How to Have a Healthy Heart
Do you know the risk factors you can control to help prevent heart disease? They include diet, activity, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar.
Shorter Hospital Stays Are Better for Patients, VA Finds
A shorter stay in the hospital can actually be more beneficial to you than a longer stay, according to a recent VA study.
Having Trouble Shopping or Being in Public Places?
The Mental Health of America’s Veterans is one of VA’s top priorities. The AboutFace program features candid talk from Veterans with PTSD. Listen to the people who have been there.
VA Responding to Flu Outbreak to Protect Veterans
As America endures a flu epidemic, the Veterans Health Administration is responding to the outbreak to protect the health of all Veterans and staff in the VA health system.
Tests to Help Prevent or Detect Cervical Cancer
VA encourages all women Veterans to have regular screening tests which can help to prevent cervical cancer or detect it early. Almost all women are at risk for cervical cancer.