In 2003, Ce-Ce Mazyck’s parachute got tangled with another soldier’s; today she’s a voice for disabled Veterans
In 2003, Ce-Ce Mazyck's parachute got tangled with another soldier. Today, she is “living life to the fullest and not just existing.”
The good Samaritans… a VA police officer and his wife
VA police officer Paul Hicks had just finished his shift when his wife called, leading him on a quest to help a homeless Veteran.
Robotic pets rekindle positive memories for resident Veterans
Robotic pets help patients and staff engage on a personal level. They let elderly Veterans reflect on happy life experiences.
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In 2003, Ce-Ce Mazyck’s parachute got tangled with another soldier’s; today she’s a voice for disabled Veterans
In 2003, Ce-Ce Mazyck's parachute got tangled with another soldier. Today, she is “living life to the fullest and not just existing.”
The good Samaritans… a VA police officer and his wife
VA police officer Paul Hicks had just finished his shift when his wife called, leading him on a quest to help a homeless Veteran.
Robotic pets rekindle positive memories for resident Veterans
Robotic pets help patients and staff engage on a personal level. They let elderly Veterans reflect on happy life experiences.
VA’s PRIDE program – this week’s Veteran health equity podcast
Explore how VA’s PRIDE program has expanded in this health equity podcast. An Army combat Veteran of 28 years shares her transgender story.
Puerto Rico bound: Vet Center mobile health unit will provide mental health services
The Vet Center Mobile Health Clinic is headed to Puerto Rico. The mobile clinic staff will provide services to rural Veterans all over the island.
Army Veteran creates two Halls of Heroes to honor local Veterans
Carey Bolt, an Army Veteran and Veterans Service Officer, has created two Halls of Heroes to honor local Veterans and educate his community.
Wait times for custom foot orthotics reduced from 8-12 weeks to 5-7 days
A 10,000-square-foot, cutting edge facility for orthotics and prosthetics in VA Northern Indiana is cutting wait times from weeks to days.
After months in ICU battling COVID, Veteran returns to say thank you
A Vietnam Veteran spent six weeks in intensive care in an induced coma. Later, he and his wife returned to thank the Richmond VA staff.
Team approach helps older Veterans reduce risk of falls at home
Idaho VA physical therapist and multidisciplinary Home-Based Primary Care team work together to provide treatment for older rural Veterans.
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This week dive into the iEX Talk about the VHA Extended Reality (XR) Network to learn about how VHA is better serving our nation’s Veterans
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VHA Innovators Network Incubator Series unleashes innovation to impact Veteran lives
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Self-care can be anything that helps you manage your stress and promote your own whole health and well-being.
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Veteran helps family, then discovers HUD-VASH program to get back on his feet
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