Dr. Margaret Craighill was the first woman doctor to receive a commission during World War II and the first VA female physician and consultant on the medical care of women.
Many Veterans in the Home-Based Primary Care program are elderly and extremely vulnerable to communicable diseases. Nurses and nurse practitioners volunteered to work the weekend to vaccinate them.
Historic Milwaukee Soldiers Home slated to open as permanent housing for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The local community is donating supplies to make units a home.
Fiber is a crucial component of a healthy diet! But what is it? Fiber is a carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest. It is found in many of the plants that we eat, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.
VA’s Million Veteran Program is one of the world’s largest genetics research programs, innovating health care for Veterans. Genetic counselor Morgan Danowski shares her story as part of the program.
Dr. Bianca Gray talks to Veterans about apprehensions in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. She describes the data behind the vaccine and addresses their concerns. Most patients then elect to receive it.
Eligible Veterans and caregivers can now file reimbursement claims for travel related to medical appointments from a PC, tablet or smart phone. Check out VA’s Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System.
NOHAP is a VA-led effort to reduce NV-HAP across the country in both VA and private sector hospitals, improving patient safety, saving lives and money.
VA Portland flew 144 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine during a winter storm from Portland to Redmond, Oregon. Trip bypassed a lofty and icy mountain pass to get Veterans vaccinated at the Bend clinic.
VA North Texas is committed to serving the needs of its LGBTQ population. There are approximately one million lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/or questioning (LGBTQ) Veterans in the US.
Women are the fastest growing group of Veterans, making up 30% of all new VA patients. Many have health concerns unique to their military service and experiences. Here are some very helpful podcasts.
When Marine Veteran James Evans arrived at the Birmingham VA Dental Clinic to have a crown installed, he expected it to take weeks. To his surprise, the crown’s design and fitting were done the same day.