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| Nov 6, 2026 | How women Veterans won the right to healthcare | The long fight for recognition, benefits and equal care
For much of American history, women who served their country in uniform returned home to a stark reality: their service was acknowledged in words, but not always in benefits. The path ... |
| Nov 5, 2026 | MOVE! helps Miami Veterans stay motivated and sustain progress | How Miami Veterans are sustaining healthy habits with MOVE!
Countless Veterans have changed their lives and improved their health with the MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans.
For several Veterans in Miami, Florida, progress didn’t... |
| Nov 4, 2026 | A Veteran’s family honors the nurse who listened | Early detection by a VA nurse saves a life
Early detection saved a Veteran’s life. Before he had any real symptoms, a VA nurse practitioner caught the warning signs, and the family who watched it happen made sure that nurse got thanked. One... |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Veterans Day Resource Guide | Every Veterans Day, communities across the nation come together to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. As a small token of appreciation, many businesses offer special discounts, fre... |
| Nov 3, 2026 | “The mission is not over”: Veteran firefighter continues serving his hometown | As a boy, Andrew Lipari rode his bicycle to the neighborhood fire station where his father worked. Today, after serving as an Air Force firefighter and spending nearly 34 years with the Kansas City Fire Department, he protects the same comm... |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Still on the court: Precision Oncology kept a Veteran’s life on track | ‘I’m still able to play pickleball and do what I want.’
When Navy Veteran Bob Thomason reflects on his service, he smiles and says he “did everything but fly the plane.” As a naval flight officer from 1964 to 1969, he traveled the world, in... |
| Nov 1, 2026 | First renal denervation at Houston VA targets high blood pressure | Quieting the nerves: A new option for Veterans
High blood pressure just met another challenger at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston. The hospital recently performed its first-ever renal denervation procedure, a quick... |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Keeping care connected: How VA Direct supports Veterans | Monitoring and improving Direct Secure Messaging workflows
When Veterans receive care outside VA, their health information needs to follow them. Whether it is a specialist appointment, emergency visit or community care referral, timely info... |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Legal Help for Veterans Says New VA Health Record Rollout in Michigan Could Affect How Veterans Build and Support Benefits Claims | Northville, Michigan – Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC says the Department of Veterans Affairs’ rollout of its new Federal Electronic Health Record system at four Michigan facilities should draw attention to a broader issue for former service... |
| Oct 30, 2026 | David W. Magann Comments on New Executive Order Speeds VA Benefits Access, But Faster Processing Still Leaves the Evidence Gap Unresolved | Tampa, Florida – A new executive order, EO 14426, signed September 8, 2026, directs the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of War to immediately share service members’ Official Military Personnel Files, health records, and Se... |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Platinum card: How telehealth gave one Veteran his time back | Telehealth helps a Veteran stay connected to care without long trips
For Army Veteran Bernard Williams, VA’s virtual care options have made his healthcare significantly easier to access and fit into daily life.
Williams, who is in his 60s, ... |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Job scams: Never pay to work | Job scams rank among the top predatory schemes that Veterans and military families encounter.
In pursuit of remote work and higher income, anyone can easily become a target. Hiring scams are particularly deceiving, targeting not just money,... |
| Oct 28, 2026 | VRCN connects Veterans to employment resources and opportunities | Employment took center stage at the October VetResources Community Network (VRCN) Monthly Connect, where VA leaders and community partners shared resources to help transitioning service members, Veterans and their families navigate educatio... |
| Oct 28, 2026 | The VA community cares for Veterans and each other | Visit any Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) campus and you’ll find more than clinics and offices. You’ll find a gift shop with cards and balloons to brighten a Veteran patient’s day, or a cafeteria with piping hot coffee and donuts to sha... |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Remembered: St. Cloud VA ensured a Purple Heart recipient felt seen | A Veteran’s path from injury to healing, community and recognition
Clyde Christian spends much of his time connecting with fellow Veterans and moving forward with his life in Minnesota. To an onlooker, he might appear to be a “normal guy,” ... |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Crisis in the pews: Off-duty VA nurses step in to save a life | Amazing grace: Two VA nurses save a life during Sunday service
On a quiet Sunday morning, sunlight streamed through the stained glass windows of a small Birmingham church while hymns of praise echoed gently throughout the sanctuary.
The con... |
| Oct 25, 2026 | A long-awaited reunion: Compassionate care brings family together | More than 20 years of distance, a family brought together in a single embrace
For more than 22 years, Judith Collins and her daughter, Toni, had lived without contact. Old hurt had grown into silence, and silence into distance. Over the yea... |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Rural community profile: Exploring Salem, 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) actively works to meet th... |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Behind the scenes: MEDVAMC engineer earns national recognition | Biomedical engineer named to 2026 TechNation 40 Under 40 class
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is proud to announce that Christie Pascue, biomedical engineer, has been named to the 2026 TechNation 40 Under 40 Class—a pres... |
| Oct 22, 2026 | VA’s Federal EHR introduces 15 improvements to support Veteran care this fall | VA sites and affiliated locations that have gone live with the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) recently began receiving the largest set of system improvements since VA began releasing upgrades in October 2022. This milestone introduc... |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Attorney David W. Magann Says VA’s $1.17 Billion Homelessness Grant Signals Progress, But Benefits Access Remains the Missing Piece | Tampa, Florida – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a record-high $1.17 billion in grants to 680 organizations across the country to help veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing. The grants will be distributed... |
| Oct 15, 2026 | John Wasson’s tribute to the caregivers who never gave up on him | His care meant everything. He wanted VA staff to know.
John E. Wasson followed his older brother’s example and joined the Army in 1957, driven by a desire to serve his country.
“I enlisted in the Army, believing it to be both an honor and a... |
| Oct 15, 2026 | VA in FY 2026 processes the most claims ever | WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs processed a record-high 3.11 million disability compensation claims in fiscal year 2026, a testament to the Trump Administration’s commitment to ensuring Veterans can more quickly and con... |
| Oct 15, 2026 | VA improves health information sharing with community providers | Improving access to health information between VA and community care
When a Veteran receives care from both VA and a non-VA provider, both healthcare teams need access to the same information to make informed decisions. VA is continuing to ... |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Deepfake phishing: Don’t be fooled. | Recently, a fake “Veterans & Retired Seniors Grant Program” post circulated on Facebook that appeared to be sponsored by a government official. The post fooled some Veterans into handing over their direct‑deposit information, leading th... |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Carrying the weight: Why caregiver well-being is part of suicide prevention | Taking care of yourself isn’t separate from caring for a Veteran. It’s part of it.
If you’re helping a Veteran who is going through a hard time, you’re already helping to prevent suicide. But your own well-being is part of the picture, too.... |
| Oct 14, 2026 | With Federal EHR, VA steps forward to advance healthcare for Veterans | When it comes to delivering health care to Veterans, transitioning to the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a change that’s paying off with safer and more efficient patient care.
In this new video about the Federal EHR, we hear from... |
| Oct 12, 2026 | From dirt to dignity: How a nurse’s garden became a path to healing | Nurse Robin’s compassion transforms a courtyard into a healing sanctuary of recovery
In the world of mental health rehabilitation, small acts of kindness and creativity can spark profound change.
That’s what happened recently when a registe... |
| Oct 12, 2026 | ‘A team that won’t let go’: Sheridan VA supports a Veteran’s recovery | How Navy Veteran David Korst found work, stability and recovery with help from Sheridan VA
David Korst served in the Navy as a machinist’s mate second class from 2007 to 2013. After his discharge, he tried college, but that didn’t work out ... |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Youth volunteers bring meaningful connections to Veterans | Welcoming a new generation of volunteers
Every summer, the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) at the VA North Texas Health Care System opens its doors to a new group of youth volunteers eager to give back. CDCE connects the ... |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast: VA activates national response to protect Veterans and families | Hurricane Isaias, the Atlantic season’s first hurricane, is strengthening in the Gulf of America and is forecast to make landfall late tonight or early Saturday along the northern Gulf Coast, bringing dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy ... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Privacy and security in genetic research | VA’s Million Veteran Program protects your data
The Million Veteran Program (MVP), VA’s largest genetic research effort, is studying how genes, lifestyle, military experiences and exposures affect health and wellness. Veterans who join MVP ... |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Dayton’s most experienced EHR users see the future of VA healthcare | The transition to the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) at the Dayton VA Medical Center (VAMC) is more than a technical upgrade, it’s a moment shaped by the people who have dedicated their careers to advancing Veteran care. Among them ... |
| Oct 7, 2026 | How the Veterans Crisis Line helps long before a crisis hits | You don’t have to wait: Why reaching out before a crisis saves lives
In a recent article titled “The Veterans Crisis Line isn’t only for a Suicide Crisis,” Dr. Steven Dobscha, acting executive director, Office of Suicide Prevention, encoura... |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Lower interest rates for Native American home loans | Many Native American Veterans want to return home to their tribal lands after their military service ends so they can be close to family and reconnect with the culture, traditions and community that shaped them. For many, this dream becomes... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | VA awards $16M in grants for adaptive sports programs | WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today $16 million in new grants to 91 community-based organizations across the country that provide adaptive sports programs for Veterans and service members with disabilities.
Adapt... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Live Whole Health #337: Your spine is your lifeline | “You are only as young as your spine is flexible.” This is a quote by Joseph Pilates who invented the Pilates method of physical fitness. He believed that if your spine is stiff at 30, it reflects premature aging, whereas a flexible spine a... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | VA Bedford volunteer named 2026 Volunteer of the Year | Owen Knight, an Air Force Veteran and volunteer with VA Bedford Healthcare System’s No Veteran Dies Alone (NVDA) program, was named the 2026 Volunteer of the Year at VA’s National Customer Experience Symposium. The award is VA’s highest hon... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Boston VA workshop tests AI’s potential for Veteran care | Applying new technology to help Veterans
Diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) requires specialized clinical expertise, a structured assessment that can take up to an hour to administer and additional time to interpret. As thousa... |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Veterans find strength at National Veterans Wheelchair Games | Through adaptive sports, South Texas Veterans found healing, camaraderie and a reason to keep competing
When 61-year-old Veteran Clinton Crumpton received his championship medal, he was wearing what he called “a new body.” Crumpton was one ... |
| Oct 5, 2026 | A returned letter became one Veteran’s pathway home | How one call connected a Veteran with housing and support
At the Fort Pierce VA Clinic, attention to a routine piece of returned mail connected a Veteran experiencing homelessness with housing, healthcare and sustained mental health support... |
| Oct 4, 2026 | A dermatologist’s guide to beating UV rays | Why UV protection matters year round
Ultraviolet (UV) protection is important year‑round, not just in summer. UV radiation from UV rays is one of the most common and most preventable causes of cancer in America. To highlight how daily sun e... |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Project GROW: How gardening helped a Veteran heal | Edward Beale found healing, connection and a reason to come out of his shell
For the past three years, Air Force Veteran Edward Beale has reaped what he’s sown, literally. Beale joined Project GROW, a five-week virtual gardening course with... |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Women Veterans Book Corner: Air Force Veteran Lisa Ducharme | This month’s Center for Women Veterans Women Veterans Book Corner highlights Air Force Veteran and author Lisa Ducharme, whose military service, transition experience and Veteran advocacy inspired her book, “Becoming A Veteran: A Guide to E... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | VA releases annual Veteran suicide prevention report, updated with 2024 data | WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today released the 2026 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which analyzes Veteran suicide from 2001 to 2024, the most recent year for which data is available.
The report shows ... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | A new lens on life: How a gift gave ‘grumpy’ a camera again | For 92-year-old Army Veteran Ron Singer, photography isn’t simply a hobby. It is, as he put it, “life.”
Photography has followed Singer, affectionately known as “Grumpy,” from his military service and civilian work to his current home in th... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | The 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement conference registration is open | Vetpreneurs encouraged to show up, connect and own the opportunity
The 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement conference takes place Dec. 8–9, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio. Registration... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Veterans regain hand function, thanks to adaptive technology | For Army Veteran Terry Knight, a former combat medic living with ALS, self-reliance was second nature. But when progressive hand weakness began robbing him of his right-hand mobility, simple daily routines became frustrating hurdles. Basic ... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | VA awards suicide prevention grants to strengthen community support for Veterans | VA-funded suicide prevention grants support community-based programs for Veterans nationwide
When a Veteran in Puerto Rico first connected with the community organization Family Endeavors, isolation had taken hold. Like many Veterans naviga... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Healthy at home: Make a difference with Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) | There’s no place like home
At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), we know that the needs of our Veterans aren’t one-size-fits-all. Some Veterans need a different approach, which is why our Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program is a ga... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | VA awards Optum Serve 10-year contract up to $30 billion to manage community care dental network | Optum Serve will be the dental care administrator that will build, manage and maintain a robust national network of licensed dental providers and practitioners. The network is scheduled to be fully implemented within a year of the contract ... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | VA awards $112M in suicide prevention grants | WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $111.9 million in grants to 191 community organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans across the country.
The funds are made available through the Staff Serg... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Ready to secure your loved ones’ tomorrow with VA’s life insurance programs? | September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, a time for you and your family to reflect on whether you have the right coverage to secure your family’s financial future. VA life insurance programs provide benefits to service members and Veter... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Houston VA’s Chief Nurse Honored with 2026 NBNA Trailblazer Award | Houston VA’s chief nurse is recognized nationally for leadership that touches nearly every aspect of Veteran care
Dr. Michael Simmons, associate director for patient care services (chief nurse) at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, h... |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TeleRheumatology helps a Veteran get faster, easier access to care | How one Army Veteran received faster treatment through VA TeleRheumatology
After leaving the Army in 2001, James Quick relied on private health insurance for years. When he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, he managed his care the be... |
| Sep 28, 2026 | From health research to healthcare | Early risk detection with MVP data
Every Veteran who joins the Million Veteran Program helps advance a shared goal: using research to improve healthcare for Veterans. Today, MVP research is beginning to inform new approaches to care.
Thanks... |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Once overwhelmed, now a mentor at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games | Orlando Perez was rappelling down a climbing wall during PT when he lost his grip, fell, and struck his spine on his rucksack. Weeks later, after he kept stumbling during runs, he sought medical attention. The fall caused a tumor to develop... |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Planning ahead helps Veterans take control of future care | Bay Pines VA offers advance care planning workshops
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is helping enrolled Veterans take control of future healthcare decisions through Advance Care Planning workshops designed to ensure their wishes are known an... |
| Sep 26, 2026 | WWII Veteran’s major makeover and a ‘day of beauty’ | World War II Veteran Fannie Griffin-McClendon received a beauty surprise when her Phoenix VA’s Community Living Center nurse brought her into one of the center’s common areas.
Griffin-McClendon—one of the center’s most beloved residents—was... |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Suicide prevention doesn’t have an age limit | Distress in later life can hide behind, “I’m just getting old.” It’s never too late to reach out.
When we talk about suicide prevention, we don’t always talk about the risks that show up later in life, but we should.
Older Veterans often ca... |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Simple planning turns leftovers into healthy meals | Turn last night’s dinner into this week’s easiest healthy meals
You don’t have to cook a brand-new meal each day to eat well. Leftovers make it easy to have healthy options even on busy days. With a bit of planning, you can give last night’... |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 281.2 miles for MS: One Veteran’s journey from legally blind to Ironman | A Veteran’s fight against MS, one mile at a time
My diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) came with nearly every symptom imaginable – my neurologist called me a textbook case. I experienced bowel issues, severe balance problems, slurred spee... |
| Sep 23, 2026 | VA’s national Customer Experience Symposium recognizes the best in a Veterans-first culture | VA’s eighth annual Customer Experience (CX) Symposium, held Sept. 15-17, 2026, shared CX best practices and toolswith 1,700 VA public servants across the country. Centered on earning Veterans’ trust and advancing a Veterans-first culture, t... |
| Sep 22, 2026 | VA Memphis reopens food hub to fight Veteran food insecurity | Addressing food insecurity through community partnerships
VA Memphis Healthcare System has reopened its food hub through a partnership with Mid-South Food Bank, creating a centralized location where eligible Veterans and community members c... |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Six strings and a second chance: How music helped Justin Aguayo heal | How music and steady support reshaped a life
Army Veteran Justin Aguayo, the son of a Marine, grew up the way a lot of military kids do — new schools, new towns, new faces, over and over. Home was never a place. It was whoever was in the ro... |
| Sep 20, 2026 | VA Ann Arbor dietetic intern makes lasting impact on Veteran health | Nutrition essential to achieving health goals
At VA Ann Arbor, dietetics internship graduate Enid Aguirre is making a profound impact on the health of local Veterans through the new Dietetic Internship Program.
VA has 23 dietetic internship... |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Celebrating Telehealth Awareness Week 2026 | VA Telehealth: Know your options. Own your experience.
VA is celebrating Telehealth Awareness Week from September 20–26! The American Telemedicine Association’s sixth annual Telehealth Awareness Week recognizes the value of telehealth, how ... |
| Sep 20, 2026 | The power of Veteran-to-Veteran connection | Reaching out can remind a buddy they aren’t alone
Veterans have distinctive experiences, and because of this, they are in a unique position to support other Veterans. Vets are often the first to help others, but they sometimes find it hard ... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Secure storage buys time, and time saves lives | Secure storage of lethal means gives difficult moments time to pass.
Securely storing firearms and medications in your home is critical to preventing a suicide crisis. When a firearm is stored securely (locked, unloaded, with ammunition sto... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Merging purpose with profession: VA is hiring radiologists | Radiologists at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can do something amazing: with the help of state-of-the-art equipment, they can see patients from the inside out, allowing other physicians and care teams access to valuable informatio... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Housing stability as suicide prevention: How VA is connecting the dots | Preventing homelessness can help prevent suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to recognize the many factors that can affect a person’s risk for suicide, including housing instability.
For a Veteran facing homelessness, not ... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | President Trump’s Top 250 Victories For People of Faith | Select Category All News Briefings & Statements All Presidential Actions Executive Orders Nominations & Appointments Presidential Memoranda Proclamations Fact Sheets Releases Remarks Research
Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taki... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Virtual first step: How telehealth helped Navy Veteran manage chronic pain | After years of living with pain, one Navy Veteran found a path to relief—and a partner in her care
After serving 10 years in the Navy, Sherid Hutchins built a career, raised a daughter and moved forward in her civilian life. But years of he... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 28 seconds of calm: How a therapy dog helped a Veteran in crisis | For 28 seconds, the emergency department stood still.
Honey arrived on four quiet paws.
She simply climbed onto a Veteran’s hospital bed and stayed by his side.
Moments earlier, a young Veteran in the emergency department was struggling to ... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Avoid these resume mistakes with help from Talk About It Tuesday (TAIT) | From application advice to insights into day-to-day work at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Talk About It Tuesday (TAIT) is here to offer viewers learn more about VA and how to better navigate the federal hiring process.
Hosted by ... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | ‘As many times as It takes’: A Veterans Justice Outreach journey of redemption | Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist helped Veteran rebuild his life
Jerry Butler joined the Air Force out of Texas with one goal in mind: to see the world. He certainly never imagined his path would eventually lead him to a Texas jail, sit... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Veterans can use their VA-guaranteed home loan benefit more than once | Did you know that you can use your VA-guaranteed home loan benefit more than once? Many Veterans and surviving spouses think it’s a one-time benefit, but it isn’t. The VA home loan is a lifetime benefit. In many cases, you can keep your cur... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Live Whole Health #334: September is National Yoga Awareness Month: Yoga for everybody and all bodies | September is National Yoga Awareness Month, a fitting time to highlight how this practice can be beneficial for physical, mental, and emotional health.
I used to think yoga was “just stretching,” and as a non-flexible athlete I wasn’t sure ... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | VA ‘Close to Me’ brings cancer care closer to rural Veterans | Reducing travel, improving outcomes
“Driving all the way to Nashville for four hours can really get strenuous,” said Joel Edwards, a Army Infantry Veteran receiving oncology care at the cancer in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
According to VA, nea... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | VA awards $1.17 billion in grants to fight Veteran homelessness | WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a record high $1.17 billion in grants to 680 organizations across the country to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The grants, which will be distr... |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Beat summer’s food traps: Simple swaps for a healthier season | Healthy meals to enjoy under the beautiful, summer sun
Summer brings cookouts, vacations, festivals and time with family and friends. While favorites like burgers, hot dogs and ice cream are part of the season, they don’t have to crowd out ... |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Walking a mile: Navy nurses train with VA to better serve Veterans | From active duty to advanced practice nurses
When it comes to medical studies, applied practice can be the best way for students to grow their expertise. That was the opportunity given to three Navy sailors from Louisiana State University a... |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Education scams and fraud awareness | Pursuing higher education is a valuable journey that leads to many opportunities. Unfortunately, it’s now more common for student Veterans to be confronted and sometimes compromised by scammers, fraudulent schools and identity thieves. Thes... |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Serve Veterans on 9/11: Make a lasting impact by volunteering at VA | Honoring the National Day of Service
As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, the National Day of Service stands as a powerful reminder to honor those affected by that day and the Veterans who have served our nation in its aftermath... |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Veteran and VA Ready: Leading preparedness this September | The Federal Emergency Management Agency marks this September’s National Preparedness Month with the theme “Americans Stand Ready.” With it, the Department of Veterans Affairs reinforces two key assurances: Veteran Ready and VA Ready. Vetera... |
| Sep 10, 2026 | TelePhysical Therapy brings convenient care to this Veteran’s home | Physical therapy from home can be an effective option for many Veterans
A physical therapy appointment used to mean taking time away from work and spending time on the road. For Navy Veteran Joan Utley, VA’s TelePhysical Therapy makes thing... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | President Trump’s executive order means faster access to VA healthcare, benefits than ever before | WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump today signed an executive order that will reduce by weeks the average time it takes Veterans to secure Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.
The order, “Accelerating Access to Veterans’ Benefits and... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | How VA helped this Veteran reclaim his hearing and his life | A chance encounter and a cochlear implant gave Edward Romero his sense of hearing back
Hearing loss stole Ed Romero’s career, his conversations and his connection to his family.
Romero served as a communications specialist in the Navy durin... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Labor Department resources help Veterans build meaningful careers in America’s workforce | Across the country, Veterans are preparing for their next mission after service. Many know that VA supports their transition, but fewer realize also that the Department of Labor (DoL) operates a dedicated agency focused on helping Veterans,... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 40 under 40 honorees | The best technology is the kind you never have to think about because it’s already working flawlessly in the background. Three VA employees have been making that behind-the-scenes magic happen so well that TechNation magazine named them to ... |
| Sep 8, 2026 | More than a program: MOVE! community is changing Veterans’ lives | A supportive group helping Veterans stay engaged and motivated
At the Orlando VA Healthcare System, the MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans (MOVE!) has become more than a health initiative, it’s a community of Veterans whose weight... |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Closing the gap: Telehealth is bringing suicide prevention care to every Veteran | VA reduces barriers to care by providing evidence-based suicide prevention treatment via telehealth
Imagine a Veteran living in rural Montana who survived a suicide attempt three weeks ago. He’s not in danger right now, but he knows he need... |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Time is brain: Baltimore VA earns primary stroke center status | Baltimore VAMC is redefining stroke care for Veterans
When it comes to stroke, every minute counts. “Time is Brain” remains the most critical medical mantra for stroke treatment because the longer it takes to recognize stroke symptoms and a... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Playing from the heart: Finding healing and connection through music | A lifelong composer shares how creativity and therapy shape his experience
Music is widely adored by those who listen, but for the composer, it reveals a world unto itself, a space where inward wanderings are transposed into outward brillia... |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Naloxone saves lives: What Veterans should know | Carrying naloxone can help you act quickly when every second matters
Unhealthy use of opioids—such as using them without medical supervision or for longer, in higher doses, or with greater frequency than prescribed—comes with a significant ... |
| Aug 30, 2026 | A second chance in the courtroom: Veteran found healing | Paying it forward: One Veteran’s healing journey through treatment court
Once people find themselves in a courtroom with a judge, they typically never want to return. That was not the case for Army Veteran Jimmy Wigington, where the courtro... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Finding her rhythm: How music therapy helped Veteran heal from PTSD | The sound of healing from PTSD
When post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) made everyday life feel overwhelming, Sgt. RaMonica Felton found an unexpected source of healing: music.
The racing heart, emotional outbursts and stress that once de... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Plan your future with VA’s Know Before You Go Workbook | Before you transition out of the military, it’s hard to understand how the process will play out. And when it comes to VA benefits, care and services, it all feels so… complex. That’s why VA designed a clear and concise guide to your future... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Tomah VA fishing tournament brings together Veterans and community | A story of community, camaraderie and celebration
The Tomah VA recently welcomed dozens of Community Living Center and Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program Veterans to its Annual Fishing Tournament, which highlights the Medical Cent... |
