Vietnam Veteran Dennis Dubas didn’t expect to survive the year. Instead, he became the first patient to receive a life-saving heart valve procedure at VA Eastern Colorado, one that could improve heart health care for Veterans across the region. From the …
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. You answered the call to serve—now it’s time to answer the call of …
Do you want to find more balance in your life? Good news! Balance is not somewhere out there, it’s right here where you are. Instead of trying to find balance, we can simply connect with it. There is a beautiful and powerful sense of balance that is always …
If you’re a Veteran living or traveling abroad and receive care for service-connected disabilities and related conditions under the Foreign Medical Program (FMP), you will be reimbursed by direct deposit. Although only U.S. bank accounts are supported for …
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. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, …
We often hear nutrition is important for our physical health, but did you know it also affects mental health? Nutrition has been connected to behavior, mood and the treatment of mental illness. Studies have found that a highly processed diet can put us at …
Meet Chief of Police Timothy Jantz, a dedicated VA police supervisor and proud Marine Corps Veteran serving VA medical facilities in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. Officer Jantz has served within the VA Police Services for more than 20 years, in …
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. If you’ve tried to stop using tobacco before and then started again, don’t be discouraged! You can use this observance to start creating a plan for how to stop, which will greatly increase your chances of quitting for good. …
The Golden Age Games are the world’s largest sports rehabilitation event of its kind for Veterans over age 55. The annual event, which this year takes place May 31 – June 5, gives Veterans the opportunity to shine year-round, proving that athleticism has …
VA attended the VETS25 Conference in Orlando earlier this month to support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Organized by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC), VETS25 brought together over 2,000 attendees, including procurement …
If you’re the spouse, widow(er) or child of an eligible Veteran who receives Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA (CHAMPVA) benefits, you can file your claim online. It’s quick and easy. What you need to know before filing your claim If your provider …
Navy Veteran Giovanni “Johnny” Onorato, 62, was scheduled for knee replacement surgery at the Baltimore VA Medical Center when he received a rude awakening. His surgeon, Dr. Sumon Nandi, told him that the procedure was canceled because his weight and blood …
Looking to start a meaningful career at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) but not sure where to begin? You’re in luck—VA offers useful tools and guidance to support job seekers every step of the way, whether you’re exploring physician, nursing, …
For Army Veteran Bryan Billups, mental health has always been a priority. From serving as a paratrooper in the first Gulf War to working in the federal government, Billups’ life experiences have brought to light the importance of taking care of both …
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. For many Veterans, surviving family members and military supporters, …
Editor’s note: 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. Want to start a business …
For rural Veterans, reaching a VA medical center can mean driving six hours or more. And when they’re in need of specialty care such as cardiology, telehealth can make all the difference. Live-saving cardiology consult over the phone When a Veteran in …
At first glance, John Ortiz’s poem, “Life is So Easy, But Living So Hard,” seems like a thoughtful rhyme about the struggles of daily life, but in reality, it’s much more. For Ortiz—a Navy Veteran living in Murfreesboro, Tennessee—the words are a mirror of …
Caring for a Veteran can be a rewarding but emotional journey. As a caregiver, you may experience grief even before a loved one passes away. This type of grief is called anticipatory grief and can bring on a wide range of emotions. It’s normal to feel …
Loretta Perfectus Walsh was born to Irish immigrants in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, in 1896. Walsh graduated from Lackawanna Business College in Scranton, Pennsylvania. While working as a clerk for recruitment in the Philadelphia Naval District, she …
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