The VA National Oncology Program is expanding TeleOncology access to Veterans across the nation with the National TeleOncology Program.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a worldwide pandemic, March 11, but VA was already preparing for this dangerous virus several weeks before. Since COVID-19 appeared in the U.S., VA has effectively managed its resources and has cared for more than 4,500 Veterans diagnosed with the virus, and dozens of non-Veteran patients as part of its “Fourth Mission” to serve as a backstop to America’s health care system.
VA job fairs play a pivotal role in the future of military Veterans. Although “National Hire a Veteran Day” is only observed July 25, the department’s goal is to provide training resources and employment opportunities throughout the entire year to Veterans transitioning from military life.
Breakdown on how VA is addressing the challenge of Veterans who are homeless or at-risk during COVID-19, with emergency funding info by the CARES Act.
The COVID-19 pandemic halted VA's practice of in-person C&P exams. Now, in select locations across the country, these disability compensation and pension exams have resumed.
VA released a public COVID-19 Response Plan that it will be executing within medical facilities to protect Veterans, their families and staff.
VHA IE Trailblazers: Dr. Arash Harzand is taking an old-school approach to Veteran health care with new-school technologies.
VA’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) doesn’t interact with patients, but it’s critical to the cause of serving Veterans. At the Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS), the SCM keeps frontline providers equipped with masks, face shields and clinical gowns.
VA Chaplaincy challenged to be innovative and creative in the manner of providing spiritual care. VA’s chaplains have turned to various communications platforms to connect with the people they serve.
The National Memorial Day Concert will air May 30 on PBS, hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winning actor Gary Sinise.
WWII Veteran “Eddie” Rosenblum, 100, received his vaccine at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. A native of Austria, his family fled Europe to America, where he was drafted after Pearl Harbor.
In a time of painful grief, a Veteran’s family paused to thank VA staff for taking care of their Veteran husband and father on his last night. “It brought so much comfort to our family.”