Staff acted fast to get everyone out safely, avoiding tragedy It was a typical busy Monday morning at the Beaumont VA Outpatient Clinic. Exam rooms were filling up, phones were ringing and Veterans were checking in for their appointments, when the pouring …
Although recent deployments of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) in Michigan and southern Ohio have been successful, that success has been built on listening to and collaborating with the initial sites that deployed the system. Deployments started …
At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), primary care careers aren’t just about processing patients. Here, we develop a bond with the Veterans we help heal, using every available opportunity to strengthen those ties and build a community of caring …
June 27 is National PTSD Screening Day June 27 is National PTSD Screening Day. The National Center for PTSD is encouraging Veterans and others who experienced trauma to start the conversation about recovery. Learning whether you have symptoms that might be …
Kicking off the historic Independence Day weekend’s festivities for the nation’s Semiquincentennial, “A Capitol Fourth: 250th weekend celebration” will be broadcast live and streamed nationwide from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Friday, July 3, from …
Taking a closer look at the 2025 Point-in-Time Count results In May 2026, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the long-awaited results of the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, the annual effort to estimate the number of Americans …
VA updated its appraisal process regarding Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs)—the standards a property must meet to be eligible for a VA-guaranteed home loan—to reduce delays, cut outdated rules and help Veteran homebuyers move faster in a competitive …
Add color to your plate They say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what about vegetables? They’re full of nutrients, add color and flavor to meals and are low in calories. Eating plenty of veggies has many health benefits Better heart health: The …
How one Veteran found his way back through VA Fayetteville George Bryant Jr. proudly served in the Air Force for more than 12 years, dedicating himself to a cause greater than himself. Inspired by his father, George Bryant Sr., a Navy Veteran of World War …
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. More than 1,200 Veterans, service …
Since its inception in 1925, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research program has remained steadfast in its commitment to advancing medical and scientific knowledge to benefit Veterans and all Americans. VA’s researchers are instrumental in …
The Veteran Fire Corps (VFC) program provides training, certifications and on-the-job experience for Veterans aged 18-35 who are interested in entering careers and gaining experience in wildland firefighting and natural resource management. The VFC crew …
Picture this: It’s a summer evening and you and your friends are sitting around a picnic table with damp towels wrapped around you while someone stands at the grill flipping burgers. I bet you can smell the sizzling meat and feel your wrinkled fingers and …
It’s never too late: Army Veteran finds path to PTSD recovery through virtual care Three years ago, Darrell Fullmer would never have imagined sitting in front of his laptop, talking openly about his challenges with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …
Restoring more than a building More than 500 volunteers gathered March 31 to renovate the Veterans Resource Center in Dallas, improving a facility that provides essential services to homeless and at-risk Veterans in North Texas. A collaborative effort for …
As the United States continues to grow and change, acknowledging and celebrating its history remains essential to building a more unified society. Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery, is a significant part of that history. The holiday’s name …
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on new technology to improve bone grafts, how depression affects Alzheimer’s disease and a diabetes risk score Infection-resistant bone graft …
Honoring a remarkable life of service The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS) honored 102-year-old World War II hero Veteran Clarence Hicks at the McAllen VA Clinic in March. Distinguished service in World War II Hicks served as a …
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring that they receive quality healthcare close to home is more important than ever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) actively works to meet these Veterans …
One Veteran’s powerful journey of perseverance over homelessness For Linton Daniels, military service is a family legacy. A fourth-generation Marine, he served four years honoring the belief that serving your country is a fundamental responsibility. During …
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