Latest from the Veterans Health Administration
Memory Club helps Veterans reflect on memories from their past
Medical center's memory club is reminiscence therapy that keeps Veteran minds active and helps them remember the good ol’ days.
VA Online Scheduling (VAOS) lets eligible Veterans request community provider appointments
VA Online Scheduling (VAOS) allows eligible Veterans to schedule in-network community care appointments online.
Homeless Veterans grants for groups in Hawaii and Guam
Homeless Veterans and families in Hawaii have help on the way. Millions of dollars in grants have been awarded to curb Veteran homelessness.
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Rocky Mountain Network leaders describe a year of COVID-19 decisions
VA’s Rocky Mountain Network leaders share what they learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and describe the way forward.
Live Whole Health #82: Managing neck pain with acupressure
Neck pain can interfere with many aspects of your daily life and disrupt activities you enjoy. Acupressure can help relieve neck pain.
Why I get my health care at VA: Jason
When Army Veteran Jason came to VA for help recovering from an IED injury, he didn’t realize he would find a purpose in life.
Memory Club helps Veterans reflect on memories from their past
Medical center's memory club is reminiscence therapy that keeps Veteran minds active and helps them remember the good ol’ days.
VA Online Scheduling (VAOS) lets eligible Veterans request community provider appointments
VA Online Scheduling (VAOS) allows eligible Veterans to schedule in-network community care appointments online.
Homeless Veterans grants for groups in Hawaii and Guam
Homeless Veterans and families in Hawaii have help on the way. Millions of dollars in grants have been awarded to curb Veteran homelessness.
Sarcoma cancer versus skin cancer
Here’s important sarcoma cancer information. Also read about cancer service-connected disability if exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam.
Breast cancer screening saves lives and families
Breast cancer had taken her nana. Then there was a suspicious finding on a mammogram. Now cancer free, read her advice for other women Vets.
Questions about COVID-19 vaccine, “You Asked, We Answered”
We’ve received questions from Veterans, family members and caregivers about COVID-19 vaccines. Here's a compilation of our answers.
Alaska Navy Veteran finds help for PTSD at VA
Alaska Navy Veteran works hard to better his mental health with VA tools to help him handle his PTSD. Asking for help is a sign of strength.
Why I get my health care at VA: Peter
Army Veteran Peter is a decorated Vietnam Veteran. He has debilitating conditions from exposure to Agent Orange. He gets all his care from VA.
Face of InnoVAtion: Lindsay Riegler
Face of InnoVAtion is a regular series from the VHA Innovation […]
Registration open for the 2021 VHA Innovation Experience Virtual Series
The 2021 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Innovation Experience (iEX) Virtual Series registration is open!
New screening improves early detection of cognitive decline
North Florida/South Georgia VA has made improvements to cognitive screening for Veteran patients with symptoms of cognitive deficits.
World Hepatitis Day 2021: VA leads the way
VA has tested 85% of Veterans born 1945-1965 (at higher risk for hepatitis C) and more than 75% of Veterans age 18-79 for hepatitis C.
Saluting excellence in health professions education
“These doctors are creating new and better ways to teach the next generation of health care providers to improve the care of patients.”
VA: Reduce BZD prescriptions from community providers
VA wants to reduce BZD prescriptions to senior Veterans. A study shows the need to monitor the use of Medicare Part D prescriptions.
VHA IE Trailblazers: Bringing Veterans to their VA health care
VHA IE Trailblazers are leading the way in innovation at VA. Dr. Sandra Indal is bringing Veterans to their care.
Live Whole Health #81: Managing sleep with acupressure
Many things can affect the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Our sleep patterns can change as we age and not everybody requires the same amount of sleep. Some people may sleep through the night, but they do not feel refreshed when they wake up. Sometimes after several nights of poor sleep, people may begin to worry or feel anxious anticipating another night of struggle. Acupressure, along with your other medical care, may be useful to support your sleep.
Moral Injury Group: A place of healing, a place of peace
Veterans of the Iraq War and Iraqi War refugees collaborate in building a sanctuary called an Al-Mudhif. Building the structure provides a place of healing and peace.
VA provides fertility and infertility care
VA is here to support you as you build your family. From infertility and fertility treatment to mental health counseling, we provide resources and support that can address your family planning needs.
Veteran achieves liver health through nutrition
A Veteran was interested in losing weight. Then his VA dietitian discovered he had non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Here’s what she did.
Volunteer gives 35,000 hours in honor of Veteran brother
Rose Solak has volunteered to serve Veterans in the Detroit area for four decades...over 35,000 hours. She began volunteering to honor her Marine Corps brother who passed away.
Dallas Vet Center offers women Veterans MST support
Coping with Military Sexual Trauma - a new support group for military sexual trauma. It’s psychoeducational basics and covers PTSD 101. Coping skills and different therapies to help Veterans.
Biloxi VA receives Mobile Medical Unit
Biloxi's Mobile Medical Unit delivers primary care and other services to Veterans who have limited access to VA health care services due to low population density or limited local demand for specialized services.
