On March 17, Pacific Islands VA celebrated the opening of a new urgent care clinic inside the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic. “Today we open the first urgent care for Veterans in the Pacific Islands,” said Dr. Adam Robinson, director. “As we celebrate the …
On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we recognize and honor the Americans who served during the Vietnam War. But there is a group of Veterans whose contributions have too often gone unrecognized—the women who also served in Vietnam. Your service, …
Columbia VA employees worked together to help return WWII items to two brothers’ families. Both brothers were WWII Veterans. A tube mailer with a large group photo mailed during WWII from Fort Dix, New Jersey, and a WWII commemorative medal with the …
Opha May Johnson was born in May 1878 in Kokomo, Indiana. After high school, she studied in the shorthand and typewriting department at Wood’s Commercial College in Washington, D.C., and graduated as salutatorian in 1895. Johnson married orchestra …
Dorothy “Pat” Rudd, a 103-year-old World War II Navy Veteran, has lived a life of service, pioneering the way for women in the military. As one of the first 200 members of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) deployed overseas, Rudd …
Checking in with yourself can save your life. For me, the gym is more than a place for exercise. It’s where I tune in to my body and mind. As I get older, my joints and muscles have plenty to say, and I’ve learned to listen. But beyond the occasional aches …
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In our previous VA News article, I talked about the first two of seven strategies VA is taking to support Veterans at risk for suicide. In today’s article, you’ll learn about the next five. Expanding crisis intervention services VA offers many crisis …
The VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center is recruiting 126 Veterans nationwide by October 2026 for a telehealth physical therapy program. This program provides high-intensity rehabilitation, coaching and social support to Veterans. It …
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. Imagine starting college after serving in the military only to find …
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. Together We Served (TWS), a military and Veteran online community …
Veterans at St. Louis are learning firsthand the jargon and skills involved in rock climbing at Upper Limits while also applying mindfulness skills. The group sessions are sponsored by St. Louis VA, courtesy of a grant through Adaptive Adventures, which …
It’s well known that nutrition is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing existing conditions and meeting overall health goals. However, measuring and meeting nutritional needs may seem complicated and intimidating. You can make informed …
Raoul Schander, 78, clutched a letter in his hands as he laid on the hospital bed preparing for transport to prep for coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. As the surgeon greeted him, Schander handed him the letter and asked that he share it with 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. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, …
Modern pain researchers agree that the purpose of pain is protection, not damage detection. Pain is like an alarm system that goes off when danger is detected. Our brains use all the information available to alert us of danger and then signal pain to …
Columbia VA has recruited a talented gynecological robotic surgeon to offer women Veterans more options for their care. With robotic surgeries, Veterans will experience less pain during recovery, shorter recovery period, smaller scars and a lower risk of …
A group of Veteran patients at the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders (SCI/D) Center at Jefferson Barracks VA assembled in the facility’s dayroom recently for a very special story hour. VA recreational therapist Charlie Wright settled into a chair before …
When you live paycheck to paycheck—as many Americans and many Veterans do—just one major life event can disrupt your economic stability and increase your risk of becoming homeless. With layoffs on the rise nationwide, we want to make sure Veterans are …
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