United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Employees of the electrophysiology team at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital gather in preparation for the first Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) integrated second generation Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) case. By Justin Saucier, STVHCS Public Affairs September 4, 2026 South Texas Veterans Health Care System’s Heart Center electrophysiology team at Audie L.

By Moses Blount, Public Affairs TCF Trainee August 18, 2026 The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital Emergency Department was named a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2026 Lantern Award on July 27, recognizing its innovative, evidence‑based solutions that strengthen patient care and staff well‑being. The Lantern Award honors emergency departments nationwide that demonstrate exemplary practice, performance and leadership.

By Hannah Sentenac, Office of Strategic, Facility & Master Planning August 12, 2026 For years, Air Force Veteran Samantha Block had grown so accustomed to the persistent sound in her ears that she didn’t realize how much it was impacting her everyday life. “I didn’t know that not everybody heard it,” said the former negotiator.

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Deputy Under Secretary for Health Dr. Lee Payne toured the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans VA Hospital on July 24 in San Antonio. (Photos by Moses Blount, STVHCS, Public Affairs) By Moses Blount, Public Affairs TCF Trainee July 31, 2026 Deputy Under Secretary for Health Dr. Lee Payne toured the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans VA Hospital on July 24 in San Antonio.

Clinton Crumpton poses for a photo after receiving two gold medals at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Detroit, Michigan, July 9-14. Reflecting on his recovery through Adaptive Sports Therapy at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, he said, “Life’s not over, I just got a new body.” Courtesy photo.

Research News Call for Papers: Advancing Age-Friendly Health Systems for Veterans July 21, 2026 Medical Care and VA Health Systems Research (HSR) are pleased to announce a call for papers for a Special Issue on Advancing Age-Friendly Health Systems for Veterans. VA is a leader in the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, with over 500 sites recognized as Age-Friendly by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

Low-cost, 3D printable devices allow wheelchair users and people with grip strength issues to play billiards. Photo by Nat Kallet. The Power of Play: Free adaptive designs enhance sports for disabled Veterans July 17, 2026 By Tristan Horrom VA Research Communications “Being able to participate definitely puts you in a better state of mind and improves your quality of life.

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Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses 2.0 (VET TEC 2.0) is a program that helps eligible Veterans and active-duty service members develop skills to start or advance their career in a high-tech industry. Find out what types of training you can get through this program. Am I eligible for VET TEC 2.0? You may be eligible if you meet the requirements listed here.