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VA updates rating criteria for musculoskeletal and muscle injuries
Acting Secretary Tran: VA to ease economic hardships for Veterans, their families, survivors and caregivers
VA to begin COVID-19 vaccinations at 128 additional sites
VA announces initial plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
VA guarantees more than 1 million home loans in record year
VA offers debt relief to Veterans through year’s end

Innovative cancer treatment offers Veterans life extension

At the Dallas VA, a new weapon in the fight against cancer in the Veteran population was recently unveiled. Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) was performed on a Veteran with liver cancer.

New Chief Veterans Experience Officer: VA is building a world class customer experience

VA is building a world class customer experience, says Marine Corps Veteran and new Chief Veterans Experience Officer John Boerstler.

Borne the Battle #231: Army Veteran Dawn Halfaker, Combat Wounded Amputee, CEO of Halfaker and Associates

Army Veteran Dawn Halfaker thought her life was over after being wounded in action and losing her arm. On this episode of Borne the Battle, Halfaker talks about overcoming her darkest days and how she became the founder and CEO of her own business.

A Black History Month Message from VA Secretary Denis McDonough

As our country’s celebration of Black history comes to a close, a profoundly moving experience reminded me of the rich history of selfless service and sacrifice that Black Veterans have made to this nation.

Veteran caregivers fulfill Lincoln’s ‘borne the battle’ charge, says SecVA

Veteran caregivers completely fulfill President Abraham Lincoln’s charge to care for those who have borne the battle, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said Feb. 24 at an online forum.

Veterans! Don’t post your vaccination card photo on social media

Veterans and their families are cautioned to not post photos of their vaccination cards on social media. You could be inviting identity theft with the data visible on your card.

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Winter blast did not deter Shreveport VA staff

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Posted on Mar 3, 2021March 2, 2021 Posted in #VetResources
#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Marcelite J. Harris

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Army Veteran’s life with Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on Mar 3, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Guest Posts
Study: PTSD raises suicide risk for those with prostate cancer

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Innovative cancer treatment offers Veterans life extension

Posted on Mar 3, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Health
Free cybersecurity competition could win you cybersecurity training

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Calling all physicians: Help improve Veterans’ lives at VA

Posted on Mar 2, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Employment
Study: Delaying colonoscopy following abnormal stool test increases risk of colorectal cancer

Posted on Mar 2, 2021February 25, 2021 Posted in Research
Truman VA Vaccinates 10,000th Veteran

Posted on Mar 2, 2021February 25, 2021 Posted in Coronavirus
#VeteranOfTheDayArmy Veteran Lee Lane

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Health

Winter blast did not deter Shreveport VA staff

Posted on Mar 3, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Health
Army Veteran’s life with Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on Mar 3, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Guest Posts
Innovative cancer treatment offers Veterans life extension

Posted on Mar 3, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Health
Truman VA Vaccinates 10,000th Veteran

Posted on Mar 2, 2021February 25, 2021 Posted in Coronavirus
Physical therapy program reduces chronic pain for older Veterans

Posted on Mar 2, 2021March 1, 2021 Posted in Health
ATLAS site in Virginia provides space for convenient VA care

Posted on Mar 1, 2021February 24, 2021 Posted in Health
Live Whole Health #61: Reimagine Yoga

Posted on Mar 1, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in #LiveWholeHealth
Army Veteran Natasha: Why I get my health care at VA

Posted on Mar 1, 2021February 25, 2021 Posted in Health
Community care specialists help Veteran amputee thrive

Posted on Feb 28, 2021February 22, 2021 Posted in Health
Fresh Focus #21: Staying hydrated

Posted on Feb 28, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Health
VA, VFW open ATLAS telehealth access in rural Pennsylvania

Posted on Feb 27, 2021February 23, 2021 Posted in Health
VA stands with Veterans to reduce racial disparities in prostate cancer screenings

Posted on Feb 27, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Health

VA Careers

Calling all physicians: Help improve Veterans’ lives at VA

Posted on Mar 2, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Employment
For VA recruiter, “best care anywhere” has whole new meaning

Posted on Feb 26, 2021February 10, 2021 Posted in Employment
4 reasons why you should write a cover letter for your VA application

Posted on Feb 23, 2021February 22, 2021 Posted in Employment
VIDEO: ICT program bridges military to post-military career

Posted on Feb 19, 2021February 12, 2021 Posted in Employment
Emergency medicine physicians: VA needs your help

Posted on Feb 16, 2021February 10, 2021 Posted in Employment
Enjoy the total rewards of a psychology career at VA

Posted on Feb 12, 2021February 2, 2021 Posted in Employment
Calling all job seekers: Connect with VA recruiters at virtual open houses

Posted on Feb 10, 2021February 5, 2021 Posted in Employment
VA physicians lead innovative changes in Veteran cardiac care

Posted on Feb 5, 2021February 2, 2021 Posted in Employment
Help Veterans care for their mental and emotional health as a psychologist

Posted on Feb 2, 2021January 26, 2021 Posted in Employment
VA seeks executives to lead Veteran care in Michigan and more

Posted on Jan 29, 2021January 26, 2021 Posted in Employment
Intermediate care technician heroically steps up during in-flight emergency

Posted on Jan 26, 2021January 19, 2021 Posted in Employment
Employee input elevates VA as a leading innovative health care workplace

Posted on Jan 22, 2021January 19, 2021 Posted in Employment

Honoring Vets

Contrasting lives: WWI Black Veterans Everett Johnson and Robert Chase

Posted on Feb 27, 2021February 23, 2021 Posted in Honoring Vets
Creating a formidable force: Colonel Dan T. Moore

Posted on Feb 26, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Honoring Vets
#HonoringVets: James Anderson Jr.

Posted on Feb 25, 2021February 22, 2021 Posted in AVS
Trailblazers, advocates and the anguished: Veteran profiles of the 349th Field Artillery

Posted on Feb 25, 2021February 23, 2021 Posted in Honoring Vets
Secretary orders review of VA’s transgender policies

Posted on Feb 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Posted in Honoring Vets
Tuskegee Airmen Veterans tell story in ‘Red Tail Angels’

Posted on Feb 24, 2021February 18, 2021 Posted in Honoring Vets
Remembering Former VA Secretary Jesse Brown

Posted on Feb 15, 2021February 12, 2021 Posted in Honoring Vets
My Life, My Story bonus: Stan, a Valentine’s Day special

Posted on Feb 14, 2021February 10, 2021 Posted in Honoring Vets
AARP celebrates Black Veterans who served

Posted on Feb 3, 2021February 2, 2021 Posted in Guest Posts
VA Adapting to meet women Veterans’ needs

Posted on Dec 9, 2020December 9, 2020 Posted in Honoring Vets
#HonoringVets: Army Veteran Lori Piestewa

Posted on Nov 29, 2020November 25, 2020 Posted in Honoring Vets
My Life, My Story bonus: Daniel, facing the tiger

Posted on Nov 11, 2020November 9, 2020 Posted in Honoring Vets

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