Toolkit helps faith leaders support Veterans and start conversations about mental health If faith is a meaningful part of your life, you know how much of a role it can play in offering comfort, connection and a sense of belonging. Especially when you need …
Reaching out and showing them you care can be lifesaving You’ve probably heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Or maybe, “Not all that glitters is gold.” Both remind us that things aren’t always what they seem. A steady job, a smile, showing …
As flu season approaches, VA medical centers are ramping up their annual vaccination efforts. The flu vaccine is one of the best ways to help reduce the risk of serious illness, need for hospital care or complications. Veterans may be able to get a flu …
The early autumn air was crisp with the promise of adventure as Veterans and caregivers from the Tomah VA Medical Center’s Pain University and Adaptive Sports programs embarked on a transformative journey. They gathered in September at a camp nestled in …
VA offers many services tailored to women Veterans Like many women Veterans, Sharon Bayless initially felt she didn’t deserve VA health care. But after beating breast cancer, having a tumor removed and losing over 100 pounds with the help of the Milwaukee …
As summer fades into fall, many families shift back into routines filled with school activities, shorter days and fuller schedules. A breakfast packed with plant protein and fiber will provide fuel, enhance energy and mood, and support muscle maintenance …
Clever scammers are targeting Veterans, surviving spouses and family members who receive VA benefits. They pretend to be official VA representatives and use official communication channels to demand repayment for alleged benefits overpayments. Fraudulent …
Explore the resources that have empowered other Veterans to stop Every year more than 100,000 Veterans stop smoking, according to a VA Survey of Veteran Enrollees’ Health and Use of Health Care. But VA recognizes that it’s not easy to quit. Nicotine is …
“I was one of those lost souls from a broken family,” said Suzanne Clark, a Navy and Army Veteran and breast cancer survivor. “The military was a way for me to save myself without being a burden to society. It was about survival.” Clark’s journey began in …
When Ron Davis walked into the Birmingham VA Health Care System two and a half years ago for a routine visit, he carried more than just extra weight. At 297 pounds, daily tasks had become difficult, and his health was deteriorating. “A little over 12 years …
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings in suicide screenings, a VA exercise program and alcohol withdrawal treatment. Suicide screenings often not answered accurately A significant number …
When Lois Norris was born on March 28, 1922, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the world was a very different place. More than a century later, Norris has lived through history while leaving her own mark on it as a Navy Veteran, mother, teacher, gardener and …
Francisco Amador remembers a date in April 2024 vividly, the day he lost his home in a house fire. He immediately placed a call to the Texas Valley VA Coastal Bend Health Care System’s Homeless Call Center, and a referral was placed. Social Worker Cynthia …
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on new spinal disc replacement advances, Gulf War illness and a caregiver support program. New treatment for spinal disc degeneration tested …
Starting Oct. 1, 2025, VA will update its billing practices for Whole Health well-being services to ensure consistency with federal law. Veterans in Priority Groups 6, 7 and 8, who are already responsible for outpatient copayments, will now pay a $15 …
Earlier this year, Spokane’s Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center hosted a birthday celebration more than a century in the making. The guest of honor: retired Navy Capt. Francis “Frank” Fogarty, a 101-year-old Veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A …
Every year on Veterans Day, our nation honors all those who served in the military. It is a day for remembrance, reflection, and gratitude for those who defended the American way of life. At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), we honor Veterans every …
Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) teams now have a faster and more secure way to support Veterans in remote areas, even those without internet access, thanks to the recent implementation of the Oracle Health Community Care app, formerly known as Mobile Care. …
The Dayton VA Medical Center’s Change Leadership Team (CLT) has an honorary member ready to help end users prepare for the facility’s Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) deployment in 2026: a golden Labrador with a love for snacks. Snaxs (also known as …
The Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) hosts the annual National Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony commences at 11:00 a.m. ET with a Presidential Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and …
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