Veterans facing the challenges of early stage Alzheimer’s disease now have a powerful ally in the San Francisco VA Health Care System. Recognizing the urgent need to address Alzheimer’s in the Veteran community, VA is stepping up with groundbreaking …
VA is celebrating 60 years of the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program. On Sept. 29,1965, during the Vietnam conflict, an act of Congress created the SGLI program to address service member life insurance needs while in combat zones, and for …
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on skin cancer prevention, hypertension treatment guidelines and stimulant use disorder treatment. Vitamin B3 may lower skin cancer risk An over- …
Tampa VA hosted the 2025 Veterans Health Hackathon in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention this August. Powered by Microsoft Artificial Intelligence Technology and in collaboration with the VHA Innovation Ecosystem, The American Legion …
For more than 80 years later, Lee O. McKinnon has been telling the story of the North Africa invasion in 1942, when the then-17-year-old Navy steward stood on the deck of USS Calvert as war exploded around him. “All of a sudden, the firecrackers began. …
After years of service and silent battles, retired Army Chaplin and now Miami VA Chaplain Brad Turner rediscovered connection, purpose and healing sparked by the companionship of a four-legged friend through Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS). …
The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program. When service members leave the …
A new buzz is in the air at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, thanks to an 8-week beekeeping course for Veterans in the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System’s Whole Health program. The course, launched earlier this summer, is a partnership between VA’s …
For almost nine years, Ryan Flynn served in the Army as a military police officer. Service was his calling, but life after the uniform brought a new kind of battle: severe PTSD. Today, Flynn has found a surprising source of calm: driving the Louis Stokes …
The radiation oncology team at VA plays a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating over 56,000 Veterans annually. VA’s radiation oncology professionals are at the forefront of mission-critical care—providing life-changing treatment and bridging …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. Every day, too many of our brothers and sisters in arms are lost—not …
The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program. At the Civic Center in Columbus, …
In the lobby of the VA Outpatient Clinic in Conroe, Texas, Navy Veteran Mike Penn engages in conversation with fellow Veterans, reminiscing about their military experiences and sharing war stories. As a Navy fighter pilot who served in Vietnam over 50 …
Facilities across VA offer a range of effective, evidence-based PTSD treatments helping Veterans rediscover hope, rebuild relationships and reclaim their lives. “PTSD happens when the natural recovery process after trauma gets blocked—usually through …
At VA, even small improvements in the medication administration process can have a major impact on patient safety and care. That’s why the department has long invested in technology that helps clinical staff deliver medications to Veterans more accurately …
Veterans across the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) community took steps toward better health and renewed connection this spring during the second annual 6-Service Challenge, a 10-week physical activity initiative that blended friendly inter-service …
As you age or experience illnesses that impact your daily routines, you may need additional care, and VA is fully equipped to meet your needs wherever you are in your health journey. VA provides a variety of services and support to aging and disabled …
A text from someone just to check in. A call from a loved one who noticed you moved your firearm. A conversation with new friends who understand your experience. These small moments of connection are at the heart of suicide prevention and can add up to …
If you’re the spouse, widow(er) or child of an eligible Veteran and receive Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA (CHAMPVA) benefits, filing your claims online is the fastest and easiest way to go. With just a few clicks, you can submit everything …
The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) is expanding support for aging Veterans through its newly launched Community Residential Care (CRC) Program—a long-term care housing option for Veterans who can no longer live independently but do not require …
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