Innovation revolutionary: A solution to prosthetic socks management
Innovation Specialist Billie Slater has developed a toolkit to help amputees and clinicians use prosthetic socks better.
Emergency Preparedness Simulations: Functional exercises test durability of VA health systems
In this four-part series on VA Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, learn how simulation and emergency preparedness at VA work.
Finding Devine intervention in ending Veteran homelessness
Eileen Devine, national director of Health Care for Homeless Veterans, discusses the power of outreach and what you can do to help.
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Staff doing mulch more for Veterans
Two Iowa VA employees knew Veterans were probably sick of looking at that scruffy patch of weeds outside. So, they did something about it.
Cincinnati VA’s innovative approach to TeleRehabilitation therapies
Cincinnati VA Medical Center expands TeleRehabilitation program offerings to Veterans with neurodegenerative conditions.
New Veterans Crisis Line number – Dial 988 then Press 1
Spread the word: New Veterans Crisis Line number. Dial 988 then Press 1. A shorter, easier-to-remember way to get support quickly.
Innovation revolutionary: A solution to prosthetic socks management
Innovation Specialist Billie Slater has developed a toolkit to help amputees and clinicians use prosthetic socks better.
Emergency Preparedness Simulations: Functional exercises test durability of VA health systems
In this four-part series on VA Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, learn how simulation and emergency preparedness at VA work.
Finding Devine intervention in ending Veteran homelessness
Eileen Devine, national director of Health Care for Homeless Veterans, discusses the power of outreach and what you can do to help.
Korean era Veteran leaves behind a legacy of service
From his service in Korea to his final battle, Marine Veteran William Nyman’s bravery reminds us of what it means to be a hero.
Kansas City VA and community celebrate green infrastructure project
A new park's infrastructure controls the flow of water down from a VA hospital into the city drains and serves as Veteran healing garden.
Ozark community partners help Veterans heal through cooking classes
VA, University of Arkansas Extension and Fayetteville Public Library assist Veterans on the road to recovery in Whole Health cooking classes.
Alabama teen first student with autism in VA youth program
Birmingham VA is proud to have Bryson Gause as the first teenage student with autism to participate in Summer Youth Volunteer program.
Salisbury VA expands sleep study capacity
Salisbury VA’s sleep clinic helps Veterans suffering with sleep apnea, daytime drowsiness, insomnia, and excessive snoring.
Patient advocate Longoria: Helping Veterans “any way I can”
Army Veteran and retired officer Martin Longoria is a patient advocate who “Likes to help the Veteran any way I can, whatever it may be.”
Tour of Duty course: Understanding, appreciating Veterans’ service
Unique “Tour of Duty” course educates employees without military background to Veterans’ service and relates it to their own federal service.
Emergency Preparedness Simulations: Using tabletop exercises to protect Veterans
In this four-part series on VA Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, you will learn about simulation and emergency preparedness at VA.
PTSD Bytes #13: PTSD and Insomnia
In this episode of PTSD Bytes, clinical psychologist Dr. Elissa McCarthy discusses Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia.
Gulf War Veterans’ engagement sessions
1990-91 Gulf War Veterans with questions about Gulf War Illness are invited to engagement sessions with experts who want to hear from you.
Genetic testing may benefit patients with depression
A VA study has found that Pharmacogenomic, or genetic testing, can help providers avoid prescribing antidepressant medications that may have undesirable outcomes.
A new, easier-to-remember Veterans Crisis Line number
A shorter, three-digit number provides an easier-to-remember way to access the Veterans Crisis Line. You are not alone.
Martinsburg VA honors POW Veteran’s 100th birthday
Martinsburg Army Veteran Donald “Dusty” Rhodes spent six months as a Prisoner of War before being sent to fight in the Battle of the Bulge.
Oklahoma City VA and community celebrate Veteran’s 99th birthday
Air Force Veteran Philip Read was grateful for the birthday party but needed to go home to finish mowing his lawn before it got hot.
Oklahoma City VA welcomes new facility dog
Labrador retriever facility dog Val helps Veterans meet rehabilitation goals in Acute Care Rehabilitation and Outpatient Recreation Therapy.
Veteran’s caregiver thanks VA Caregiver Support Program
Read Kathy Parker’s letter to other caregivers about how VA and the Caregiver Support Program help her and her Veteran in their time of need.
Marine Veterans’ wheelchair basketball rivalry
Marine Veterans Raul Acosta and Eugene Tatom started as basketball rivals but have developed a lifelong friendship that transcends sports.
#VADidThat: Leading America in Long COVID care
VA has equipped 22 facilities with Long COVID clinics to provide in-person and virtual care. They also deliver multidisciplinary treatment.
New outpatient diuresis clinic a game changer for Veteran and spouse
The newly created Outpatient Diuresis Clinic is a game changer for Navy Veteran Jack Pinkston and his spouse after quadruple bypass.
