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VA receives Janssen COVID-19 vaccine
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 receives Janssen COVID-19 vaccine

VA received 71,400 doses of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, March 3, authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under an Emergency Use Authorization.

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.

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Health

National Nutrition Month and how to build a great salad

Posted on Mar 7, 2021March 3, 2021 Posted in Health
World War II Veteran left legacy of Veteran support

Posted on Mar 6, 2021March 2, 2021 Posted in Health
Amarillo VA celebrates first newborn of 2021

Posted on Mar 6, 2021March 3, 2021 Posted in Health
My Life, My Story #6: Steve, Mein Freund

Posted on Mar 6, 2021March 5, 2021 Posted in Health
Veterans receive assistance through VA social workers

Posted on Mar 6, 2021February 23, 2021 Posted in Health
AI Tech Sprint brings outside innovations to VA

Posted on Mar 5, 2021March 2, 2021 Posted in Health
Rural Alaska Veterans get COVID vaccine

Posted on Mar 5, 2021March 5, 2021 Posted in Coronavirus
Coming home (for real)

Posted on Mar 5, 2021March 3, 2021 Posted in Health
Truman VA offers new robotic bronchoscopy intervention

Posted on Mar 4, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Health
VA receives Janssen COVID-19 vaccine

Posted on Mar 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Posted in Coronavirus
Sedra Graves: Giving back through research

Posted on Mar 4, 2021March 1, 2021 Posted in Health
The Mother Teresa of recreation therapy has retired

Posted on Mar 4, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Adaptive Sports

VA Careers

3 easy tips to help you focus your post-military resume

Posted on Mar 5, 2021February 26, 2021 Posted in Employment
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, 2021March 4, 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

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

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#HonoringVets: Army Veteran Lori Piestewa

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