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, …
After persevering through her experiences, accepting she needed help, and then deciding to enter a treatment program, Sherry Robinson found herself hesitating to take the final step of walking into the residential rehabilitation and treatment (RRTP) …
In November 2024, VISN 16 proudly introduced the Honor Everywhere Virtual Reality Program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bringing the nation’s war memorials to Veterans who may be unable to travel. This innovative program was made possible through …
We recently released our 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which, in addition to data, highlights seven strategies we’re taking to support Veterans. In this story—the first in a series of two—we’ll talk about the first two strategies …
Gulf Coast VA has established a standardized Virtual Reality (VR) Home Use program. January 2025 marked one year since we launched this initiative, which coincided with efforts to streamline and bolster documentation and data collection for immersive …
VA has new breast cancer screening recommendations for women Veterans. Here’s what you need to know. VA now recommends starting screening for breast cancer with mammography or X-rays of the breasts at age 40. This is a change from VA’s previous …
Army Veteran Adam Boren is a program manager for LouCity & Racing Foundation, the nonprofit arm of professional soccer clubs Louisville City and Racing Louisville. Like many Veterans, Boren was seeking purpose after life in the military. After using …
Did you know 10% of participants in VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) are women? To honor them—and all women who served—we’re taking a look at the background of Women’s History Month. Women have participated in every major military action throughout …
When a Veteran who has bravely served our country is without a home, there’s another kind of army standing by to help. Our team of social workers connects Veterans with the resources and support they earned through their service, putting them back on the …
Pamela Dorothy Donovan was born in March 1942 in Merseyside, England, as the daughter of Irish parents. Donovan and her family immigrated to the United States in 1956, settling in Brighton, Massachusetts. Donovan was educated as a nurse and nun in Canada, …
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. “Friendship” is a word that can feel “soft” to many folks who have …
Nearly 25% of Veterans who receive VA care have diabetes, more than double the rate found in the general population. Veterans are at higher risk of developing Type-2 diabetes due to service-related chronic pain, joint damage and exposure to herbicides, …
Life stories can unfold at a lot of different speeds. Sometimes, when a Veteran agrees to be interviewed for the “My Life, My Story” project, they lay out the details of their life in a leisurely, chronological way. At the end of an hour or so, the …
Navy Veteran Donald Johnson was born in March 1916, two weeks before the Professional Golfer’s Association of America was founded. Perhaps that connection with the PGA is why golf became his lifelong passion, and one he still indulges every year at the …
March is National Kidney Month and today is World Kidney Day, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and how to maintain it. This year’s theme is: “Are your kidneys okay? Detect early, protect kidney health!” Kidney …
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. Are you a Veteran who wants to own and operate your own business? Do …
The Latin word for inflammation translates to “a kindling, a setting on fire.” Ancient Romans defined inflammation by four signs: redness, swelling, fever and pain—a definition that holds true today. Think back to the last time you recovered from a cut, …
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. Veteran artist Kevin Basl and I met while working together to design …
Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Illinois Army National Guard Veteran and former tank mechanic Zuby Onwuta has dedicated his post-military career to improving …
Do you push through severely painful periods, telling yourself it’s just “bad cramps?” If so, it’s time to stop brushing aside your symptoms. Severe pain, heavy bleeding or other symptoms might actually be signs of endometriosis, a condition that affects …
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