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In a groundbreaking endeavor to enhance the care and support provided to Veterans, the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) has launched its inaugural Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Medications, Activity, Diet, Symptoms (MAWDS) class.
In the busy hallways of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, among the constant rhythm of healthcare, one individual stands out for their unwavering dedication – Dr. Nicolas E. Walsh.
In times of war, every second is crucial to ensure not only one’s survival, but that of their own men.
South Texas VA has a strong workforce throughout its sites of care, and its Nursing Service shines like a star, truly showcasing employees’ dedication to serving its Veterans and providing the best care possible.
Deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, a small town by the name of Kerrville has been providing care for Veterans since 1923, even before the Department of Veterans Affairs gained ownership of the main facility in the area.
In collaboration with SimLEARN’s Assessment Collaboration and Outreach (ACO) Team, the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) Simulation Center hosted their first Simulation Essentials Course at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital.
Veterans and members of the military often experience mental and emotional challenges that extend far beyond the physical scars that result from their service.
Lung cancer presents a critical health care concern for Veterans who have a 25% higher likelihood of diagnosis compared to non-Veterans.
The Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing (AMSN) recently awarded the AMSN PRISM Award® to the 5A Medical-Surgical Unit at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS); making this one of only two medical-surgical units within the Department of Veteran Affairs to receive this honor.
Heritage is invaluable to Veterans of every generation, and the same could be said of the Southwest San Antonio community, who showed up in force to celebrate the new Southwest Military VA Clinic on November 9.
