Miami VA Healthcare System

08/15/2025

Struggling to care for a Veteran who has difficulty managing their emotions? Enroll in VA’s Building Better Caregivers program for guidance on navigating these difficult caregiving challenges. Register now at: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/

08/14/2025

⛈️Stress from natural disasters can affect Veterans' physical and mental health. Learn more about VA resources, disaster preparedness and scams, as well as health and financial impacts.

https://news.va.gov/141596/preparing-for-natural-disasters/

07/30/2025

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After years of service, it can be tough to reconnect but Chaplain Turner, at the Miami VA found healing and renewed purpose with help from an unexpected four-legged friend 🐶 utilizing the WPBVAHCS Puppies Assisting Wounded Service members (PAWS) program.

If you are a Veteran searching for connection, meaning, or just a reminder that you're not alone, this story is for you. 💛

📖 Read now and see how one moment of companionship can change everything.

https://www.va.gov/west-palm-beach-health-care/stories/changing-lives-one-wagging-tail-at-a-time/

07/30/2025

07/29/2025

GRAIL healthcare company and your Miami VA Medical Center have partnered to do a clinical study to develop a blood test to screen for 51 tumors. The test looks in the blood for signs of cancer. This study is open to any veteran. Anyone interested needs to have one blood test and complete questionnaires. You will be called with the results of the test and if it sees signs of cancer, you will be appropriately evaluated. We want to thank the over 1220 veterans who have already been a part of this study. The study is closing in September of this year. If anyone is interested in participating, please reach out to Brian Sturgill or see me at the end of this.

06/27/2025

Miami VA Healthcare System presents Operation Battle Buddy. July 1th from 10am to 1pm

06/23/2025

Make an Evacuation Plan: Don’t wait until the last minute to make an evacuation plan. Know your options and include in your family’s hurricane preparedness plan. More info at https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/make-an-evacuation-plan/

06/16/2025

Know your Zone: (Florida only) Do you live near the coast, a low-lying, flood prone area? Find out if you live in an evacuation area to help you better understand orders when they come from local officials. Visit the Florida Disaster website below to find your zone and make a plan in case you have to evacuate.
https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/know-your-zone-know-your-home/

06/09/2025

When preparing for a hurricane, it's crucial to comprehend the forecast products issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), particularly the definitions of NWS watches and warnings. This season, new graphics will be introduced for inland watches and warnings.
To gain more insight, visit the National Weather Service today.
https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane-ww

06/02/2025

Build a Hurricane Kit: After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Make sure you have enough food, water, medications, and other supplies. Start building your kit today. More information at https://www.ready.gov/kit.