Inside Veterans Health

VA Mobile apps keep Veterans’ data securely protected and enable them to improve their health and wellness without concerns about their privacy.

When school closings caught parents off guard, Salt Lake City VA staff created a free onsite childcare center. Mom and dad can focus on taking care of Veterans knowing their kids are safe … and close.

VA has always been here for Veterans—and we will continue to see and treat you during the COVID-19 crisis, even if you are not yet enrolled in VA health care. But please call us first.

Salt Lake City VA Medical Center is providing two new procedures for Veterans suffering from enlarged prostate. They can be done in clinic, comfortably and without sexual and other side effects.

VA has always been here for Veterans—and we will continue to be here for you during the COVID-19 crisis. Whether you need a prescription, telemedicine or in-person care, you can rely on VA. Here is a recent message from Dr. Richard Stone, Executive in Charge of the Veterans Health Administration and a former U.S. Army combat physician.

VA’s Palo Alto is the first 5G-enabled VA hospital, unlocking the potential to dramatically advance healthcare for America’s Veterans. “It’s like leaving a dirt road to get on a superhighway.”

Every VA medical center has a female Women Veterans Program Manager ready to help women Veterans access medical services, including comprehensive primary care, gynecology, maternity and mental health.

VA’s “Understand Your Diabetes Numbers” campaign addresses treatment goals, medication and nutritional management. And the importance of hemoglobin A1c test results and shared decision making.

Older adults are more likely to try and cope with PTSD issues by themselves instead of seeking treatment. Here are some challenges faced by older Veterans and strategies for how to deal with them.

CHAMPVA Pay is an app for your mobile device and PC, designed to help you and your health care provider determine what CHAMPVA can pay. With CHAMPVA Pay, the answer is right at your fingertips.

VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System is serious about Whole Health. They have a new web page that asks: What matters to you? Whole Health is care that supports your health and well-being.

Veterans will continue to see improvements in VA services, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said at “State of the VA” speech Feb. 5 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. These improvements for Veterans include increased innovation—including the VA’s first 5G hospital—along with decreased wait times for appointments and better overall care.