A season of gratitude. A community honoring your service. Veterans and active-duty service members are invited to the 11th Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Lunch, presented by VETSOME and The Chief Press Foundation. Enjoy an afternoon of food, fellowship and giveaways! 📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 🕛 Noon–3 p.m. 📍 loanDepot park, Miami ✅ Free admission for Veterans and active-duty service members ✅ Free parking in the loanDepot park Homebase Garage. Shuttle Service to and from the event Will be available at the Bruce W. Carter Medical Center 🪪 Military ID required Share this invitation with a fellow Veteran—we hope to see you there!

Walk with us tomorrow! Everyone is welcome to join the Miami VA Healthcare System for our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk as we come together in support of Veterans, staff, families, and everyone affected by breast cancer. 📅 Thursday, Oct. 15 ⏰ 10:30 a.m. 📍 North Parking Lot Entrance, Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, 1201 NW 16th St., Miami Wear your pink and walk with us!

In recognition of the Columbus Day federal holiday, VA outpatient clinics and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12. Need urgent or tele-emergency care? Call the Clinical Contact Center at 1-877-741-3400, available 24/7, or visit an in-network urgent care facility. Find one near you at va.gov/find-locations/. If you're having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Join us for an afternoon of laughter, reflection and new perspectives at the Miami VA Healthcare System! What if Works presents The Next Chapter: “Sitting Pretty,” inspired by Rebekah Taussig’s memoir. This engaging theater performance explores disability, resilience and everyday life through humor and heartfelt storytelling.

🥫 FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENT AT MIAMI VA 🥫 Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9AM – 11AM (or until supplies last) for a Food Distribution Event to support our Veterans! 📍 Location: Miami VA – Main Entrance 1201 NW 16th St., Miami, FL 33125 🎖️ Veteran ID required to participate

On Friday, September 18, the Miami VA Healthcare System recognized Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month with a special event highlighting the strength and resilience of Veterans living with spinal cord injuries and the dedicated teams who support them. Veterans, staff, and visitors could learn more about the comprehensive services available through Miami VA’s Spinal Cord Injury program, explore adaptive technology and resources, and connect with professionals committed to improving independence, mobility, and quality of life. The event also recognized the courage of our Veterans and the continued innovation, teamwork, and compassionate care across the Miami VA Healthcare System. Thank you to everyone who helped make this meaningful event possible and who continues to support our Veterans every day. #SpinalCordInjuryAwareness #SCIAwarenessMonth #MiamiVA #Veterans #VeteranCare #MiamiMinute

lpop_lung_cancer_awareness Finding lung cancer earlier can make a meaningful difference. In this video, Dr. Holt explains how lung cancer screening is helping doctors find more cancers at earlier stages, when there may be more treatment options available. You can feel completely fine and still benefit from screening. If you have a history of smoking, ask your VA primary care provider whether lung cancer screening may be right for you. Share this video with a Veteran who may need this information. for more follow @lpop_lung_cancer_awareness #VeteransHealth #LungCancerScreening #EarlyDetection #LungHealth #VAHealthCare

Team Miami VA hosted an outreach table in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day 🎗️. Our staff connected with Veterans and the community to share resources on overdose prevention, naloxone access, and support services available at the Miami VA. Every conversation is a step toward saving lives. #OverdoseAwarenessDay

Please join the Miami VA Healthcare System as we commemorate the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 with a special remembrance service honoring the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the courage and unity that continue to inspire our nation. Friday, September 11, 2026 10:00 a.m. Miami Auditorium & Bill Kling Clinic We invite Veterans, employees, and members of our VA community to come together for this meaningful observance.

TCONNECT Mobile Office is coming to the Miami VA! Join us Friday, Sept. 4, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the West Patio for convenient driver license, ID card, registration and other select services. Call Kaniya Norman at 305-575-3583 (tel:305-575-3583) to add your name to the list. Please bring required original documents only. #MiamiVA #Veterans #TCONNECT

Miami Minute: Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. Ask you care team about a referral, or visit the Prosthetics service at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center.

Cool down with a healthy and delicious tropical smoothie! Find the recipe in this issue of Veterans Health Matters at department.va.gov/integrated…

This Week on the Miami Minute, we're headed behind the scenes with Supply Chain Management for a walkthrough of the warehouse that keeps Miami VA running.

In this edition of Miami Minute, we introduce our Acting Outreach Coordinator and hear about the vision to strengthen Veteran Outreach across South Florida.

Find tips and best practices for navigating summer allergies in this issue of Veterans Health Matters at department.va.gov/integrated…

This Friday, we will pause to honor Marine Corps PFC Bruce W. Carter, the namesake of our VAMC on the anniversary of his heroic in action in Vietnam. Where: Miami VA Hospitals Main Lobby Time: 10:45 AM A short ceremony and moment of silence will be held to honor his sacrifice and the legacy he represents for all who walk through these doors. Please join us as we remember a hero

Yesterday, the Miami VA Healthcare System celebrated U.S. Coast Guard's 236th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony at the Medical Center, bringing together staff and Veterans to celebrate the men and women who have served and continue to serve. Semper Paratus. To every Coast Guard Veteran we’re proud to care for: thank you for your service, on the water and beyond.

Please join us as we proudly celebrate the 247th Birthday of the United States Coast Guard! Join us as we honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard whose unwavering commitment to protecting our nation’s waterways, conducting lifesaving missions, and safeguarding our communities embodies the highest ideals of service. Tuesday, August 4, 2026 10:00 a.m. Main Lobby Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center Enjoy cake and fellowship as we recognize the Coast Guard’s proud legacy of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty and celebrate the Veterans and employees who have served in America’s maritime service. Semper Paratus — Always Ready. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Please join us as we proudly celebrate the 247th Birthday of the United States Coast Guard! ⚓🇺🇸 Join us as we honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard whose unwavering commitment to protecting our nation’s waterways, conducting lifesaving missions, and safeguarding our communities embodies the highest ideals of service. Tuesday, August 4, 2026 10:00 a.m. Main Lobby Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center Enjoy cake and fellowship as we recognize the Coast Guard’s proud legacy of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty and celebrate the Veterans and employees who have served in America’s maritime service. Semper Paratus — Always Ready. We look forward to celebrating with you!