This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances in how writing caring letters combats loneliness, Parkinson’s disease and asthma medication. Writing caring letters has similar benefits to …
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever. VA actively works to meet these Veterans in their own communities and promote …
Edna Cummings hails from Fayetteville, North Carolina, and graduated from Appalachian State University (ASU), making her the first African American woman to earn a commission as an Army officer through the university’s Army Reserve Training Corps Program. …
At VA’s Southern Nevada Healthcare System, partnerships with local academic institutions not only improve health care for Veterans but also assure the presence of essential health professionals in nearby communities. According to a recent Bureau of Health …
The Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) is VA’s new EHR system that is being rolled out to all VA medical facilities as soon as 2031. This standardized system is used by VA’s doctors, nurses and frontline staff to provide care to Veterans. It securely …
U.S. Army Veteran Larry McGaughy returned from the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Memphis with an inspiring story and a collection of hard-earned medals. Competing in his first-ever Golden Age Games, McGaughy—who is part of the low-vision …
VA Providence is honored to recognize three remarkable Rhode Island Veterans who exemplify the strength, sacrifice and spirit of the Greatest Generation. Henry Polichetti—oldest man in the U.S. Born July 3, 1915, and now the oldest living man in the United …
Christian Lopez, a 30-year-old Veteran, has proven that courage and determination can transform lives. As a member of the Puerto Rico PVA team at VA Caribbean Healthcare System – San Juan, he’ll be competing in his first National Veterans Wheelchair Games …
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. Before separating from the Marine Corps, Chris Earl started building …
Each Fourth of July, we celebrate America’s birthday, remembering when the United States claimed its independence from England in 1776. Beyond the fireworks and backyard barbeques, it’s also a day to reflect on our Veterans and how their heroic efforts …
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. 50strong offers free, easy-to-access tools to help Veterans, spouses …
Editor’s note: 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. Veterans are encouraged to be extra diligent as they …
Ready to take a stand? Many older adults spend between 9 and 13 hours a day sitting and they struggle to add physical movement and mobility into their lives. As we age, even the day-to-day activities such as reaching for a can on a shelf, walking to the …
On June 27–28, 2025, the Quad Cities community came together for its third Veterans Experience Action Center in Moline, Illinois. Quad Cities is located on the Iowa-Illinois border along the Mississippi River, and despite its name, the region includes five …
Code blue—a hospital emergency code indicating that a patient needs resuscitation—requires trained personnel to ensure the best possible outcome for Veteran patients. At the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, nurses and medical residents are taking …
VA Houston Healthcare System has broken ground on construction of a brand-new outpatient clinic in Beaumont, Texas. The state-of-the-art facility will be nearly double the size of the current Beaumont clinic and offer Veterans a comprehensive range of …
If you’re a woman Veteran who is pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you’re likely thinking about what’s best for your health and your baby’s health. An important part of that is figuring out the best way to feed your baby. While it’s a deeply …
Air Force Veteran Ed Lucero started having severe abdominal pain while undergoing dialysis for kidney failure. Even after a kidney transplant in 1987, his pain didn’t stop. At the time, doctors couldn’t explain why. The surgery was successful. There was no …
Whether you’re actively job searching or simply looking to grow in your field, networking is a powerful tool for advancing your career. But effective networking is more than just handing out business cards or adding people on LinkedIn—it’s about building …
Editor’s note: 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. If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, …
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