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Alaska VA Healthcare System Press Releases

815 Press Releases
  • Published on December 8, 2025 - 19:48 GMT

    Navigating the holidays

    The 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. The holiday season is often described …

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  • Published on December 8, 2025 - 19:48 GMT

    A lifetime of service: Healing others and overcoming cancer

    Mark Denney is a physician assistant at Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (OKCVA). When something felt wrong in his throat, he turned to the same place where he helps fellow Veterans heal. Denney served in the Army from 1986 to 1991 as an operating room …

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  • Published on December 8, 2025 - 02:31 GMT

    Veteran volunteer gives 28,000 hours

    Veteran and volunteer gives back through art “It all started with art,” said volunteer Maggie DeRee. That’s how she began what is now a 25-year relationship with VA, clocking in nearly 28,000 volunteer hours.    DeRee, also a Veteran, went to basic …

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  • Published on December 7, 2025 - 21:30 GMT

    Standing together against breast cancer

    Early detection saves lives Breast cancer is most treatable when caught early. That’s why VA strongly encourages eligible Veterans, both women and men, to schedule regular screenings and mammograms. VA follows national screening guidelines, recommending …

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  • Published on December 7, 2025 - 01:58 GMT

    ‘VA treatment gave me a new lease on life’

    93-year-old Virginia Veteran is home and thriving after VA treatment Army Veteran William Huff is a resilient man who, with the help of the Salem VA Health Care System (SVAMC), defied the odds to return home to continue doing the things he loves most. But …

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  • Published on December 6, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

    Extending VA’s reach in preventing veteran suicide

    Continuing its Veteran suicide prevention mission by funding community-based programs across the country Now entering its fourth year, the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) strengthens the capacity of local …

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  • Published on December 6, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

    Serving Veterans comes with benefits: Discover yours 

    Explore what VA can offer you today No matter your health care profession or experience level, joining the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will start you on the path to a rewarding and meaningful career. From clinical innovations to employee benefits, …

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  • Published on December 6, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, CBD and headaches

    VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a decision aid to prevent suicide, how CBD affects the kidneys, and brain stimulation to reduce headaches. New aid may reduce suicide in Women …

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  • Published on December 6, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

    Managing stress in the holiday season

    Learn how to identify and manage your stress For many, the end of the year marks a period of observance and celebration. We each have our own time-honored traditions, often gathering with friends and family to focus on what matters most with those most …

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  • Published on December 5, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on PTSD treatment, sleep apnea, and a pilot food program

    VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on PTSD treatment, sleep apnea and a pilot food program. Whole health bolsters PTSD therapy VA researchers from Seattle and Dallas found that …

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  • Published on December 5, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

    Veteran rebuilds strength through Compensated Work Therapy Program

    Rebuilding strength through meaningful work If you visit the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center on any given morning, you might spot Navy Veteran Rick Silver crisscrossing campus, checking tire pressure on a government vehicle before heading into a …

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  • Published on December 5, 2025 - 00:49 GMT

    Cancer care & well-being: VA empowers Veterans nationwide

    In pursuit of VA’s commitment to providing high-quality and Veteran-first care, VA’s National Oncology Program recognizes the significance of a whole health approach to cancer care. Faced with the challenges of cancer, maintaining well-being is truly …

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  • Published on December 4, 2025 - 18:23 GMT

    The future of Veteran health: Dr. Jason Vassy on genomic medicine

    The role of genomics in guiding better health decision for Veterans Dr. Jason Vassy is a primary care physician at VA Boston Healthcare System. He leads the Genomes to Veterans Research Program, which focuses on bringing genomic tools to help VA use …

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  • Published on December 4, 2025 - 18:22 GMT

    VA Brings Thanksgiving to HUD-VASH Veteran Papa Wong

    At 82 years old, Papa Wong is a man whose life story reflects resilience, service and deep gratitude.  A young soldier looking for a new start Wong was just 18-years old and living in Hawaii when tragedy struck. His father figure passed away. The loss …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

    Vacation at VA: One woman’s mindset to master blindness

    In the heart of Augusta, Georgia, Valerie Jordan, an Army Veteran and high school teacher, found herself facing a life-altering challenge. Known for her unwavering spirit and dedication to her students in Richmond County, Jordan’s world was turned upside …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

    How to get better sleep

    Sleep isn’t an indulgence. Your body needs sleep—and plenty of it. In a hectic world where you’re already pressed for time, getting plenty of high-quality sleep can be a challenge. According to the National Institute of Health, at least 70 million …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

    Find your next career at a rural VA 

    Revisiting Clarksburg, West Virginia With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

    National Veterans Golden Age Games online store now open

    VA is excited to announce that the National Veterans Golden Age Games Online Store, powered by Veterans Canteen Service, is officially open. Athletes, families, volunteers and supporters can now browse and purchase exclusive Golden Age Games merchandise …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

    Apply now: Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program

    The 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. Hiring Our Heroes is proud to support …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

    The history of addiction treatment at VA: Part 1

    Wounds, opioids and addiction treatment for WWI Veterans Often regarded as the first modern war, World War I was the first conflict to use machine guns, tanks, planes and chemical warfare on a mass scale. This, coupled with the international nature of the …

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