Some surgeries on hold at VA Hospital due to water safety concerns, possible contamination of equipment, hospital confirms
"Out of an abundance of caution, some surgeries at the Houston VA Hospital were postponed this week due to water safety concerns," a Houston VA hospital spokesperson told KPRC 2.
Veterans over 75 can get vaccinated without appointment at Michael DeBakey VA Medical Center this weekend
More than 10,000 doses have been administered through the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, according to Associate Director Chris Myhaver. โWe know that our veterans are very excited about getting the vaccine and our staff is very enthusiastic about getting the vaccine to our veterans,โ Myhaver said. However, in an effort to get more veterans vaccinated, the hospital is launching a vaccine clinic on Saturday. AdVeterans 75-years and older can walk into the medical center and get vaccinated without an appointment. The VA is planning to eventually expand the administration of the vaccine beyond the medical center to outpatient clinics in the future.