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DeBakey VA Earns ENERGY STAR for Superior Energy Efficiency
The DeBakey VA has earned the U.S. EPA's prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection.   (read more)

Unruffled Nurses Help Patients Weather Hurricane Ike
When Hurricane Ike unleashed 100 mile an hour winds, nurses throughout the DeBakey VA used their skill, creativity, and experience ensure patients remained calm and comfortable.   (read more)

Hurricane or Not; Veteran Gets New Liver
While surge waters crashed the beaches of the Texas Gulf Coast, the DeBakey VA performed an orthotopic liver transplantation on a U.S. Army veteran.   (read more)
 

Special Team at Houston VA Ensures Returning Combat Troops Receive Care
In response to the unique physical and mental health needs of returning combat veterans, the DeBakey VA assembled a team of specialists to ensure smooth transition to VA medical care.
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Patient Restraint Use Drops Dramatically at DeBakey VA
The DeBakey VA has made significant progress in minimizing the use of patient restraints by its staff.
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Joint Commission Recognizes DeBakey VA for Best Practices in Fight against Superbugs
The DeBakey VA Will be featured in an upcoming educational video produced by The Joint Commission, the nation’s predominant standards-setting and accrediting health care organization.
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