Pumpkin is a powerhouse food that has been growing across North America for thousands of years. This versatile staple is used in many cuisines, and can be dried, roasted, baked and boiled, proving that Pumpkin isn’t just for fall! Rich in nutrients and low …
Ensuring Veterans stay protected during flu season Flu season is ramping up, and it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine if you haven’t done so already. As flu season is in full force, and flu-like activity in the U.S. is at the highest levels recorded in …
A colorful approach to raising awareness for important causes Thomas Mercado, a Veteran and nurse with the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS), is deeply involved in advocacy and awareness campaigns and shows immense care for his friends, …
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Oncology Program (NOP) is one of the nation’s largest integrated providers of oncology services, diagnosing and treating more than 56,000 Veterans each year. Bringing compassionate care and innovative treatment …
Virtual reality as therapy For many Veterans, living with chronic pain can make daily life difficult. VA is helping change that through innovative, non-drug treatments like RelieVRx, a virtual reality (VR) therapy that can be used in the comfort of your …
Understanding VA care for Veterans with multiple sclerosis A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) led to new health care opportunities for Kathleen Fitpatrick. In 1988, when Fitpatrick first entered a VA medical center, it made her uneasy. She had every …
A groundbreaking partnership ensuring pilots’ readiness In a groundbreaking partnership, the 85th Fighter Group, Veterans Health System of the Ozarks (VHSO) and the 188th Medical Group are rewriting the playbook on military readiness, proving that …
‘I’m starting to feel human again’ Kyle Blake was washing dishes at his Prescott, Ariz., home one quiet morning in October 2024 when sharp yelping shattered the calm. He froze, then turned and sprinted toward the sound. In the living room, it was clear his …
What Veterans and family members should know IRS Form 1095-B is a tax form that shows you had health coverage during the year. VA provides this form to Veterans and family members who are enrolled in certain VA health care programs. Due to changes in the …
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center breaks ground with cutting-edge defibrillation lead procedure The Cardiology Team at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston is making waves with an extraordinary new heart technology. This …
Did you know that every Veteran receiving health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is provided a primary care physician? Over 9 million Veterans are enrolled in the VA health care system, so we’re always looking for qualified, caring …
Some battles are fought with weapons. Others are fought in silence—in the mind, in the heart, in the soul. As Veterans, we’ve been trained to fight, to endure, to push through pain. But what happens when the battle is internal? When the enemy is invisible— …
Use these VA tools and resources to keep your Veteran loved one safe, healthy and protected against suicide. Preventing Veteran suicide takes collective action. Veterans and their families, friends, caregivers, loved ones and entire communities must work …
VA expands women’s health expertise in rural areas through specialized training programs Women Veterans are choosing VA for their health care more than ever before. Today, over 1 million women Veterans are enrolled in VHA—a 38% increase since 2017. With …
Growing a new path with VA services Veteran Patrick Cox always knew he wanted to serve in the military. “I always used to tell my grandma that I was going to be a battlefield commander as a little kid,” he said. Cox enlisted in the Army in 1980, but after …
Start 2026 strong with SMART goals and support from VA Whole Health January brings a mix of reflection and anticipation—the old year fades and a new one begins with fresh opportunities. For many Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life …
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on suicide risk, mortality and coronary angiography and arthritis. Social adversity proven to drastically increase suicide risk VA Connecticut …
Ultrasound technology offers new hope At the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, a groundbreaking new ultrasound technology called histotripsy is giving Veterans battling liver cancer new hope. This non-invasive approach to cancer …
A day on, not a day off Every year on the third Monday in January, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national Day of Service—a “day on, not a day off.” This special day encourages us to honor Dr. King’s legacy by giving back to our communities. …
Many of the improvements made to VA’s Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) have come from the technical experts who observe and optimize the system’s workflows. However, some of the most impactful changes have originated with front-line clinicians—those …
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