April is Financial Literacy Month, making it the perfect time to plan for the future with life insurance. Life insurance is an important financial tool that provides peace of mind to you and your loved ones. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers …
VA Health Connect triage nurses respond to general health concerns, acute symptoms, and chronic condition flare-ups It all started when an 80-year-old Veteran called VA Health Connect to say that his home health aide hadn’t shown up in a while. He was …
Honoring those who endured Late last month, thousands of people gathered under the New Mexico desert sky to honor those who endured one of World War II’s most brutal events, the Bataan Death March. On April 10, 1942, approximately 78,000 American and …
When seconds counted At the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, caring for others is not confined to exam rooms or clinical spaces. Recently, that commitment came to life during an emergency that reminded everyone why preparation and teamwork matter …
Behind every safe, welcoming patient care environment is a dedicated team working to keep it that way. At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), environmental services technicians play a vital role in protecting the health and well-being of Veterans, …
VA provides respiratory therapy through telehealth When Air Force Veteran Robert Ordoyne was hospitalized earlier this year with coronary hypertension—a condition that puts added strain on both the heart and lungs—he wasn’t sure what his recovery would …
Every Veteran deserves safety, dignity and support, and VA is expanding nationwide efforts to ensure survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault receive exactly that. On March 10, Lynda Davis, Ph.D., VA’s chief …
Many of us are busy each day taking care of others, both at work and at home. We know that we should take some time to also take care of ourselves, but it can be hard to find the time for that. Fortunately, there is a very effective way to take care of our …
Enhancing well-being and healing through the power of reading In a quiet hospital room at the Birmingham VA Medical Center (BVAMC), a simple act of kindness unfolds as a volunteer sits beside a Veteran and begins to read aloud. But this is more than a …
Overall trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached an all-time high. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, 82% of Veterans who used VA services—including health care, benefits, burials and memorials—reported that they trust VA to …
Dr. Darlene Makulski and team utilize groundbreaking device to improve Veterans’ lives at Houston VA At the Houston VA Medical Center (HVAMC), a team of dedicated health care professionals is making remarkable strides in the treatment of Veterans with …
Each year on April 5, Gold Star Spouses Day, our nation honors the sacrifice, strength and resilience of the surviving spouses of fallen military service members. At VA, that recognition also means making sure surviving spouses know about the many benefits …
A special ceremony at Chattanooga VA clinic to recognize the life and service of a WWII Veteran The Tennessee afternoon sun, hazy and golden, began to cast shadows across the polished floors of the Chattanooga VA Clinic lobby in the late morning. A slight …
VA volunteers brave the cold: Counting and assisting homeless Veterans The evening temperature was about 40 degrees, not too bad considering the previous weeks when frigid temperatures caused some to boot and bundle up. It was great weather for the more …
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on health care tailored to meet Women Veterans’ needs, a brain-computer interface to help paralyzed Veterans communicate, and new details on better …
A thriving sanctuary built through community and care The transformation of the Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden (VHHG) at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) is extraordinary. What was once a simple place to pick a tomato or a pepper has …
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring that they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) actively works to meet these …
Retired Master Sgt. Jonathan Lu turns personal struggle into mission to support Veterans A decorated Green Beret whose career nearly ended in a parachute accident has turned a near-fatal fall and years of hidden trauma into an example of how VA’s …
The women who served, sacrificed and fought for recognition In May 1861, as the Civil War began and the nation fractured, Georgeanna Woolsey walked into New York Hospital with no formal medical training—only resolve. The wounded were already arriving. …
VA recently joined the Face the Fight coalition’s annual meeting in Louisville, Ky., on March 3–4, reinforcing its Veterans First commitment for every Veteran to access the care, support and resources they need. Reducing Veteran suicide and strengthening …
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