Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Houston, Texas

WHAT: The Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center will hold a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony officially re-opening its new VA Outpatient Clinic in Texas City. 

WHEN: Friday, March 18, 10 a.m.

WHERE: Texas City VA Outpatient Clinic
               9300 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 206
               Texas City, TX  77591

WHO: The event is open to the public, tours will be available, and refreshments will be served.

BACKGROUND:
                       
The approximately 10,000 sq. ft. clinic is located at 9300 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 206, Texas City, 77591, next to the Mall of the Mainland.  It occupies space in the Mainland Crossing Shopping Center next to Sam’s Club, the University of Texas Medical Branch Family Healthcare Center, and other retail establishments.

The clinic with 12 exam rooms will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The VA-staffed facility will provide primary health care, mental health care, and a women’s clinic in addition to laboratory, X-ray, telemedicine, teleretinal imaging, and audiology services. Emergency medication needs will be met on a local contract basis.

Veterans who wish to transfer their primary health care to the new Texas City VA Outpatient Clinic may call 409-761-3200.

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