VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System The VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System provides health care services to Veterans in the Biloxi, Miss., Mobile, Ala. and Northwest Florida areas.

Find more details of our services at our Web site https://www.va.gov/gulf-coast-health-care/.

09/06/2025

Kurt carried the weight of survivor guilt and combat memories long after serving in the Army. This National Recovery Month, hear Kurt share how therapy, meditation, exercise, and support from loved ones helped him address his anxiety and depression: https://www.maketheconnection.net/recovery/

VA’s free Building Better Caregivers program can help Veteran caregivers build healthy self-care habits and make time fo...
09/06/2025

VA’s free Building Better Caregivers program can help Veteran caregivers build healthy self-care habits and make time for themselves. Register here: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/

Talking about su***de isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest, caring conversation can save a life. Start a conversation....
09/05/2025

Talking about su***de isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest, caring conversation can save a life. Start a conversation. Be the difference. Learn more at nami.org/spm

National Food Band Day is observed on the first Friday in September to bring awareness to the continuing problem of hung...
09/05/2025

National Food Band Day is observed on the first Friday in September to bring awareness to the continuing problem of hunger within our global community. While food banks do receive attention and canned goods on days like these and other national holidays, the issue of food scarcity is, for many, a concern throughout the year.

Situated at the beginning of National Hunger Month, this holiday serves as a reminder that 1 in 6 people in the U.S. suffers from food insecurity and that food banks supply food to more than 40 million households every single year. These are reasons enough to observe this holiday and help make a difference in someone else’s life.

Teal is the official color of ovarian cancer awareness, representing courage, strength, and hope. Each year, we recogniz...
09/05/2025

Teal is the official color of ovarian cancer awareness, representing courage, strength, and hope. Each year, we recognize Wear Teal Day as a powerful kickoff to National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

On this day, we unite in teal to:

👘 Honor survivors and remember those we’ve lost
👘 Spark conversations about ovarian cancer signs and risk factors
👘 Show support for individuals and families impacted by the disease
👘 Raise awareness and inspire others to take action

Whether you’re at work, at school, or online, wearing teal makes a visible statement—and it only takes one spark to start a life-saving conversation.

Veterans, especially those exposed to Agent Orange, are at an increased risk of contracting blood cancer. Blood cancers—...
09/05/2025

Veterans, especially those exposed to Agent Orange, are at an increased risk of contracting blood cancer. Blood cancers—including lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia—make up 11% of all diagnosed cancers among Veterans enrolled in VA.

Early detection and personalized, collaborative treatment can mean the difference between life and death. Talk to your VA provider about any environmental exposures and risks for blood cancers. https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/index.as

National Preparedness Month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. Getting your...
09/04/2025

National Preparedness Month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. Getting yourself, your family and your home ready for emergencies like home fires, power outages and local floods means you’re more prepared for disasters like wildfires, flash flooding, hurricanes and more.

Does your family know what to do when a disaster strikes? Readiness starts at home. Create an emergency plan today:

✅ Establish meeting points
✅ Assign responsibilities
✅ Practice evacuation routes
✅ Create a communication plan

Learn more at https://www.ready.gov/plan

Did you know you can use VA Health Chat to refill VA prescriptions, schedule VA appointments, and get advice about non-l...
09/04/2025

Did you know you can use VA Health Chat to refill VA prescriptions, schedule VA appointments, and get advice about non-life-threatening health concerns? VA Health Chat makes it easier for you to manage your health! To get started, download the app: mobile.va.gov/app/va-health-chat

Every year, ~ 15,000 Veterans are diagnosed and treated at VA for prostate cancer, and over 200,000 Veterans are prostat...
09/03/2025

Every year, ~ 15,000 Veterans are diagnosed and treated at VA for prostate cancer, and over 200,000 Veterans are prostate cancer survivors. Veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than the public, so it’s crucial to get screened when the time is right.

Talk to your provider to see if screening is right for you, especially if you are a Black man, have a family history of prostate cancer or were exposed to Agent Orange. Some men should begin talking to their healthcare provider about prostate cancer in their mid-40s to figure out if they may be at increased risk.

To learn more about advancements in prostate cancer care at VA, head to www.cancer.va.gov/prostate.html

09/03/2025

This National Recovery Month, hear Veterans describe how prioritizing mental health and discussing their experiences helped them become healthier versions of themselves: https://www.maketheconnection.net/recovery/

Project Healing Water gives Veterans the unique opportunity to participate in fly fishing classes and travel to local, r...
09/02/2025

Project Healing Water gives Veterans the unique opportunity to participate in fly fishing classes and travel to local, regional, and national ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams to experience the tranquil sport at no cost to the Veteran. Learn how Veterans at the Salisbury VA have formed bonds that help them deal with P.T.S.D. and how all Veterans can get involved with Project Healing waters:
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/features/Veterans_find_healing_waters_through_fly_fishing.asp

“Today the guns are silent. A great tragedy has ended. A great victory has been won.” – General Douglas MacArthurWe cele...
09/02/2025

“Today the guns are silent. A great tragedy has ended. A great victory has been won.” – General Douglas MacArthur

We celebrate V-J Day to remember the sacrifices made by millions of individuals during World War II. It serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war and the importance of striving for peace and international cooperation. Furthermore, this day provides an opportunity to honor the courage and resilience of those who fought for freedom and to ensure that the lessons of the past are not forgotten.

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