VA Secretary Doug Collins released a video from his office today addressing misinformation circulating about Veterans’ benefits and VA health care. In a direct and candid message, Collins refuted several rumors he described as “whoppers.” Collins began by …
For many Veterans, growing older may mean having a harder time getting around, needing more support in your daily life and requiring more frequent trips to the doctor for care. These changes might affect what makes you happy, like being independent, …
Building a great resume that captures the attention of recruiters and hiring managers can be tough. However, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to help you better set yourself up for success. When you’re building a new resume, or reviewing an …
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Pacific Island VA holds two tai chi classes on Tuesdays at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei. The classes are a weekly event that started virtually and moved to face-to-face recently. The local classes are coordinated by members of the Whole Health, …
Simple choices throughout the day can make a steady impact on our health. Being aware of our diet or adding in a bit of exercise to make healthy lifestyle choices improves our health. In fact, nearly 80% of heart disease and stroke events are preventable. …
Recent research shows that factors like your housing situation, environment and access to resources can influence your heart health. Access to health care, stress levels, availability of grocery stores with healthy options and local attitudes toward …
For Air Force Veteran Justin Cheatham, life after military service was an uphill battle. He was a former E-3 firefighter stationed at Herbert Field in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Today, he credits Orlando VA‘s Whole Health program, a renewed faith and an …
Robert Kral was born on Feb. 28, 1926, in Highland Park, Illinois. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 17 in 1943 and trained as an aviation radioman. After graduation, he was called to serve in the Korean War. His C Company, 461 Infantry …
When Hampton VA announced an extended renovation project impacting the local pharmacy, immediate concern spread among the staff. The pharmacy would be out of commission, leaving the question: How would Veterans with cancer continue care without …
At Tennessee Valley VA and its surrounding clinics, the Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) program is revolutionizing how Veterans with limb loss and mobility impairments receive care. For Veterans with amputations and other mobility disabilities …
William Maud Bryant was born in Cochran, Georgia, in February 1933. Despite his place of birth, Bryant lived with his uncle in Newark, New Jersey, for most of his young adult life, where he graduated from Newark Vocational and Technical High School. On …
We’ve heard a lot of war stories over the years from the Veterans we’ve interviewed for the “My Life, My Story” project. Here’s one where “she made him calm.” Because our project focuses on Veterans’ entire lives—not just their time in service—we also hear …
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VA has announced a new policy limiting the display of flags at VA facilities, effective immediately. The policy is intended to establish consistency across the department and aligns with longstanding Department of Defense guidelines. Under the new …
In a recent video message from his desk at VA Central Office, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins addressed media concerns that Veterans’ benefits might be targeted for cuts. “I’m the Secretary of VA, and I’m telling you right now, that’s not …
Glendoria Chatman-Scott has been helping people for 50 years at North Texas VA. Her journey began when the facility was just a single building surrounded by 100 acres of farmland. Today, she stands as a testament to dedication, having touched countless …
In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport discusses PTSD and lethal means safety with Dr. Joseph Simonetti, an addiction medicine physician and clinician investigator with the VA Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research …
Whether your thoughts pop all over like popcorn or you feel stuck in a single thought, you can benefit from mindfulness. Simply put, mindfulness is being present and aware without passing judgment. You give yourself the gift of undivided attention without …
When Coast Guard and Air Force Veteran David Sitthideth first learned about American Corporate Partners (ACP), he had been out of the military for over 10 years. With ACP, he sought mentorship to secure a position that offered greater financial stability …
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