Inside Veterans Health

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.

Acid-blocking drugs are among the most commonly prescribed drugs. A VA program is underway to scale back their use, in line with best practices. VA researchers are evaluating the effort.

VA closely monitoring Coronavirus in China. Cases have been identified in the United States. VHA's Emergency Management Coordination Team is working with the CDC.

VA’s Telehealth connects you with your VA care team and can save time and travel. It also allows providers to collect more health data (with your consent) more often and bring care closer to you.

Veterans with cancer can have adverse effects at home following chemotherapy. That’s why VA’s Minneapolis medical center is using Annie, VA’s text messaging system to help them manage those symptoms.

U.S. Army Veteran Arthur Saenz was not only blind, but without skills, a job or direction—until he worked with a series of VA professionals who helped put him on the path to self-respect and success

Cervical cancer deaths in the United States have decreased by more than 50% over the decades due to increased screenings. Here’s information for women Veterans on pap smears and when to have one.

“Nobody understands my jokes!” A senior Veteran kids around with his Medical Foster Home caregivers. Foster Homes may be appropriate for Veterans who prefer a non-institutional setting.

At your next physical, discuss your personal and medical history with your VA doctor. Resources such as My HealtheVet can help you prepare for an exam and communicate securely with your care team.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, VA Medical Centers across the country hosted Pink Out! events to support women Veterans and connect them with VA’s health care services.

VA Las Vegas facility is a substance use and gambling residential treatment program with five rooms just for female Veterans. The center will provide individualized and person-centered recovery plans.

A set of research projects at the Cleveland FES Center is using deep brain stimulation, virtual reality, and other technology to better understand how Parkinson's disease affects walking and balance.