Stories | VA North Texas Health Care

Christopher Varner, once a confident soldier in Afghanistan, faced tough challenges adjusting to civilian life. Thanks to the HUD-VASH program, he and 531 other North Texas Veterans secured housing in 2023, enabling Dallas to declare an effective end to Veteran homelessness on May 22nd.

Christopher Varner shares his story of success with City of Dallas leadership and key community partners.

Rickey Ransom is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and spoken word enthusiast from Dallas, Texas.

Rickey Ransom, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

A Veteran’s journey of hope and redemption.

Medical center’s Dialysis Clinic continues to operate for Veterans

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Richard Shea is tended to by Sheela George, and 8-year veteran RN in the VA North Texas Dialysis Clinic.

"VA saved my life," says Shedrick Ward. "They’re going to have to kick me out of this place if they want me to leave."

Former Army Veteran Shedrick Ward pushing a cleaning cart

VA's highest honor for health professions education is the David M. Worthen Award for Excellence in Health Professions Education.

To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan. It is the mission and, in many cases, the driving force of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Jennifer Roy, public affairs specialist with the Dallas Regional Office of Public Affairs, photographs fellow Navy Veteran, Michael Smith