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 …
In late November 2025, Marine Corps Veteran Brooks Tucker happened upon a Facebook post of Veterans from the “Marine Reconnaissance Foundation.” They were cleaning the weathered and dilapidated headstone of Navy Cross recipient Lt. Col. William Leftwich Jr …
On Jan. 4, 2025, the VETS (Veterans Expedited TSA Screening) Safe Travel Act (Public Law 118-238) was signed into law, which allows certain Veterans who meet specific criteria to receive TSA PreCheck enrollment at no cost. TSA PreCheck provides an …
The transition from military to civilian life can be one of the most challenging periods service members face. When that journey is marked by isolation, stress or unmet needs, the risk of health, mental health and even suicide can increase—making …
Setting the record straight: Your role in MVP research is more than a blood sample Veterans enrolled in the Million Veteran Program (MVP) are helping advance research that may improve healthcare for Veterans nationwide. As research continues to grow, MVP …
VA continued its successful rollout of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR), deploying it at four more VA medical centers (VAMCs) in Cincinnati, Chillicothe; Dayton, Ohio; and the Cincinnati-Fort Thomas VAMC in Kentucky on June 6. Together, the 7,200 …
A coordinated response to support aging homeless Veterans In fiscal year 2024, almost half of all Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare were 65 or older. By fiscal year 2035, the number of Veterans aged 85 and older is expected to increase by 66%. Within this …
The Chillicothe VA Medical Center proudly commemorates the successful launch of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, which went live on June 6, 2026, as part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ nationwide modernization of Veteran …
Do you have long-lasting aches and pain in your low back and neck, fibromyalgia, or other conditions that make daily life harder? A study from the National Institutes of Health found that about two out of three Veterans had pain in the last three months, …
VA Secretary Doug Collins recently spoke at the Disney Veterans Institute Summit in Washington, D.C., prompting employers to put Veterans at the center of how they think, hire and operate. Doing so, he urged, requires both a shift in mindset and meaningful …
Cheyenne VA pain management helps Veteran rethink pain Pain management at Cheyenne VA Health Care System (CVAHCS) began with a question for former Army officer Dominic Sansone. “What is your goal with the pain team?” Sansone was asked. “I knew saying, ‘I …
If you’re exploring a career with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or any federal agency, you’ve likely come across the term General Schedule (GS). While it may seem complex at first, the GS system is simply a standardized way to define pay, …
Tips for keeping your health information secure Accessing your health data online has never been easier—and it’s never been more important. VA builds its digital health tools, including My HealtheVet on VA.gov, VA Video Connect and other telehealth …
VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System’s life-saving training recognized with perfect score When a medical emergency unfolds, seconds matter, and preparation makes the difference in emergency care. At VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care …
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings new findings on lung cancer survival rates, using AI for health apps, and how temperature affects bone regeneration. Veterans have better lung …
Women Veterans Recognition Day is celebrated on June 12th to honor the service and sacrifice of women who have worn the uniform, while also recognizing a key moment that changed the course of military service for women in the United States. The history …
Given 10 months to live, Gregory Renno chose to fight with cancer treatment Imagine being told you have less than a year to live. Most people might brace for the worst. Gregory Renno, a Vietnam War Army Veteran, refused to give in. He kept coming back to …
Innovation is reshaping the future of healthcare at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), bringing new possibilities to Veterans and providers alike. Dr. Anne Lord Bailey, executive director of Strategic Initiatives Lab (Strat Lab) within the Veterans …
