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Veterans in Maine no longer need to travel out of state for residential addiction treatment. The historic Togus VA Medical Center just opened a 12-bed facility dedicated to helping veterans recover close to home and family.
Michael and Susan Dell just gave $750 million to build a cutting-edge hospital and research campus at UT Austin, marking one of the largest university donations in U.S. history. The new UT Dell Medical Center will combine advanced AI technology with world-class healthcare starting in 2030.
Volunteers at Jackson VA Medical Center are creating profound moments of connection and support for veterans every single day. From greeting veterans at the door to running vital programs behind the scenes, their impact reaches far beyond simple assistance.
Veterans in Maine can now get residential substance abuse treatment without leaving the state for the first time ever. The new Togus VA facility brings critical care closer to home for thousands of service members.
Volunteers at Michigan's Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center donated 19,000 hours last year, with 125 drivers traveling over 141,000 miles to bring veterans to medical appointments across rural Upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin.
Over 50 volunteers at Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Wyoming quietly transform healthcare access for veterans, providing everything from free rides to medical appointments to bags of groceries and friendly conversation. Their efforts reach nearly 17,000 veterans and their families each month.
Imperial College London has partnered with medical technology company Smith+Nephew to create a new center dedicated to advancing surgical robotics. The collaboration promises to speed up life-changing innovations that could transform how surgeries are performed.
Despite ongoing humanitarian challenges, Sudan is moving forward with plans to open specialized heart disease and cancer treatment centers in White Nile State. The expansion comes as the region works to serve both residents and thousands of refugees seeking medical care.
Scientists at a Wisconsin VA hospital have discovered how to slow aggressive melanoma growth by targeting a specific protein, offering new hope for veterans facing one of the military's most common service-connected cancers.
At Michigan's Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, 125 volunteer drivers traveled more than 141,000 miles last year to transport veterans across the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin to their healthcare appointments. These dedicated volunteers, along with red coat greeters and hospice companions, provided 19,000 hours of service in 2024.
The Big Spring VA Medical Center in West Texas is calling for community volunteers to help veterans with daily activities and companionship. With only five volunteers currently serving multiple facilities, even a few hours a week can make a meaningful difference.
A Nigerian governor is upgrading his alma mater's medical clinic after university leaders asked for help. The project brings better healthcare to thousands of students and staff at one of Nigeria's oldest universities.
Peconic Bay Medical Center brought together East End cancer survivors for an elegant five-course dinner, honoring their courage and creating connections with others who truly understand the journey. The event highlighted the hospital's ongoing commitment to supporting patients long after treatment ends.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a groundbreaking trial to test whether semaglutide, a drug already used for diabetes and weight loss, can help veterans overcome alcohol addiction. More than 600 veterans at 18 medical centers will participate in the study that could unlock a new path to recovery for thousands struggling with substance abuse.
When a homeless veteran missed her appointment, a Birmingham VA medical team didn't just call again—they drove to her home and found her trapped on the floor. Their quick action turned a welfare check into a life-saving rescue.
A prominent Thai dermatologist returned her medical license after 20 years to speak freely about public health without regulatory restrictions. Her bold move highlights ongoing debates about how doctors can share accurate medical information with the public.
A groundbreaking VA study found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may reduce substance use disorders across alcohol, opioids, nicotine, and other drugs. For veterans battling addiction alongside diabetes, these findings could change everything.
Nearly 1 million veterans with serious mental illness could gain access to groundbreaking psychedelic therapies through a new five-year federal partnership. The VA and HHS are training providers and preparing treatment protocols now so veterans won't wait years after FDA approval.
A new government medical teaching hospital in Palnadu, India will begin seeing patients this April and welcome 100 medical students next year. This facility brings critical healthcare and education to an underserved region.
Morocco just signed a historic pact to build its own medical device industry, aiming to produce most of what it needs at home instead of importing. The move promises stronger healthcare, new jobs, and medical innovation across North Africa.
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