• Vaccines to go: VA North Texas offers drive through vaccines

    With over 50,000 patients using VA’s Fort Worth clinic, a drive-through option for the COVID-19 vaccine was very popular and highly utilized. Staff vaccinated 400 enrolled Veteran patients over 8 hours.

  • Study: Favorable outcomes for Veterans who receive kidney transplant care in VA

    Study identified Veterans who had kidney transplants between 2008 and 2016 and were enrolled in VA and Medicare at the time of their transplant…and had their choice of where to receive transplant care.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Jacqueline

    Navy Veteran Jacqueline says her care team is “The best in this world.” Diagnosed with breast cancer, she got all her care at VA and never plans to go back to the private sector for care.

  • COVID-19 vaccine, pregnancy and breastfeeding

    You Asked, We Answered: You've asked us questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy or breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know.

  • Medical support assistants are VA’s unsung workforce

    Behind the vaccination scenes, a few steps back from the “front line,” are the support staff who enable care delivery for the 68,000 Veterans enrolled with the Central Virginia VA Health Care System.

  • Live Whole Health #62: How to breathe like a baby in just 5 minutes

    Did you know that human beings are born with the ability to practice deep breathing? Between your two lungs are five sections called lobes. The left lung has two and the right has three. The right lung is shorter than the left to accommodate your diaphragm, which rises higher on the right. But, we rarely use all five lobes to breathe. Do you know who does? Babies.

  • Face of Innovation: Kalyn Essex

    Face of InnoVAtion is a regular series from the VHA IE focusing on VA employees who are working to change and save Veteran lives through innovation.

  • Navy Veteran and medical student has a new mission

    Navy Veteran Gabriel Carrillo enlisted fellow medical students to help vaccinate thousands of Veterans during Durham VA’s vaccine blitz – all while pursuing his medical and law degrees at Duke University.

  • You can help design VA’s future

    VA will hold public, virtual listening sessions across the country from March to June to hear the voices and insights of Veterans and the communities that VA serves.

  • National Nutrition Month and how to build a great salad

    March is National Nutrition Month…a great time to focus on your personal nutrition and wellness. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Personalizing your plate can be a journey, especially for those with a selective palate or texture sensitivities.

  • World War II Veteran left legacy of Veteran support

    Prior to his passing in 2017, World War II Veteran John Cornelius was recognized by VA for his donations that continue to be raised in his honor. Raised more than $200,000 for Veteran patients.

  • Amarillo VA celebrates first newborn of 2021

    A medical center director wanted to celebrate a key moment in a Veteran’s life. Enter baby Camila, the daughter of Army Veteran and Lubbock area resident Debbie Hernandez.