In the mission to end intimate partner violence, VA is here to help
VA committed to giving Veterans support to foster healthy relationships and improve services to Veterans who’ve experienced domestic abuse.
VA, Bombas, Veterans United provide 50,000 pairs of socks to homeless Veterans
50,000 socks have been given to homeless Veterans at 53 VA Medical Centers and 50 community partner sites across the country.
Alabama Nurses Association honors VA nurse
Nurses Association honors VA Nurse Cindy Jones for making the ultimate sacrifice. She passed away from COVID-19 in 2020.
Health equity podcast: Veterans’ sociocultural determinants of health
The newest health equity podcast focuses on the role social factors have in influencing Veterans' health outcomes.
Pearl Harbor attack sailors killed, interred at national cemetery
Of the 2,341 service members killed at Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, nine who died are buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota.
Pearl Harbor survivor recalls fateful day before passing
On Dec. 7, 1941, Willett “Will” Lehner was aboard USS Ward (DD-139), a World War I “four-stacker” patrolling the entrance to Pearl Harbor.
Veteran helps family, then discovers HUD-VASH program to get back on his feet
Army Veteran quit his job to help his daughter then needed help himself. HUD-VASH program found him a home…and an air conditioner.
Social Determinants of Health – Veteran Health Equity podcast episode 1
VA’s Office of Health Equity champions the advancement of health equity and the reduction of health disparities in Veterans.
Veterans, communities connect through art, writing workshops
Community Building Art Works helps Veterans connect with their communities through free online art and writing workshops.
#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Tillie Smith
During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Tillie Smith, who served for six years as a mechanic.
Vets First Podcast S:2 E:4: Two candid discussions about drug use disorders
In this episode of Vets First Podcast, hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea discuss drug use disorders with two recovered Army Veterans.
California partnership helps Veterans find justice through health care
BayLegal – A winner in the VA National Community Partnership Challenge, providing free legal aid to low-income people including Veterans.
