VA Gerofit program expands with $4.2 million research award
VA’s Gerofit program was awarded $4.2 million for research performed at the Durham VA Health Care System. …
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Women Veterans’ care preferences key to preventing suicide
Women Veterans more than twice as likely to die by suicide compared to non-Veteran women. It’s more …
VHA IE Trailblazers: Eli Kaufman is bringing prosthetic and orthotic care home to Veterans
Eli Kaufman needed a custom-modified cargo van equipped with a purpose-built prosthetics workshop. To be …
Research Week honors pioneering work for Veterans
The theme of this year’s National VA Research Week, May 17–21, is “One Team, One Mission,” …
Can statins help 75-and-overs stay healthy? PREVENTABLE trial will provide answers
Most research on statins—drugs used by millions to lower cholesterol—has focused on middle-aged people, …
Live Whole Health #71: Managing lower back pain with acupressure
Living with low back pain can affect every aspect of your daily life, and it is a common complaint among …
Let the Golden Age Games begin… from home!
Veterans 55 years of age or older will participate in a series of sport challenges and competitions allowing …
South Texas VA implements SAVE LIVES Act
A vacant department store in San Antonio was transformed into an important location for Texans receiving the …
Two VA nurses named “Star Nurses”
Nurse practitioner Emily Comstock and registered nurse Yolanda Flores have been recognized as “Star …
Military Sexual Trauma survivors: You’re Not Alone
A victim of Military Sexual Trauma can have unique needs for support and healing. VA offers help to MST …