VA’s Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) and the Foundation for Social Connection (F4SC) are reshaping how future medical professionals understand and address social isolation among Veterans. Following a successful pilot program that ran from August through …
Did you know heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death for women in the United States? As a woman Veteran, your unique experiences and health risks make it even more important to prioritize heart health. That’s why the American Heart …
William Henry Greason was born on Sept. 3, 1924, in Atlanta, Georgia, where he spent his youth playing sandlot baseball in the surrounding area. Though his family was poor and he had received no formal coaching, Greason learned the art of pitching by …
VA’s National Salute to Veteran Patients week is right around the corner. The annual VA National Salute to Veteran Patients program began in 1978 when VA took over sponsorship of a program started in 1974 by the humanitarian organization, No Greater Love. …
Working at VA means that anesthesiologists have an opportunity to enjoy more time to focus on patients and to develop meaningful relationships with colleagues. “VA offers the opportunity to be part of an all-encompassing team of professionals with a …
According to the National Eye Institute, 4.2 million Americans ages 40 and older are visually impaired. Of these, 3 million have low vision. By 2030 when the last baby boomers turn 65, the number of Americans who have visual impairments is projected to …
As tax season approaches, many Veterans begin gathering their necessary financial documents and consulting with tax professionals. VA wants Veterans to know they may qualify for special tax breaks and free assistance programs to help them navigate the …
Bay Pines VA’s Chief of Pulmonary Dr. Stephen Clum was part of a multi-disciplinary team that performed the first bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) surgery at the Bill Young VA. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly referred to as COPD, …
Finding the time and place to exercise can often be seen as a stumbling block that prevents us from engaging in better health practices. If this sounds like you, consider yoga, which offers us the ability to make healthy choices, improve movement and blood …
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Taryn, a two-year-old female Labrador Retriever, recently joined the staff at Birmingham VA as a trained and certified facility dog. She works alongside her partners, Physical Therapist Leesa Miles and Occupational Therapist Casey Church, daily at the …
This National Women Physicians Day, discover how VA is transforming health care through the leadership of inspiring physicians. From pioneering leaders like Dr. Margaret Craighill to today’s innovators, physicians at VA are reshaping Veteran care while …
The Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG) program is a critical VA benefit that provides Veterans with no-cost career counseling, assessment, education planning and guidance resources unique to their circumstances. PCPG provides transitioning …
Orlando VA is leading the way in innovative care for Veterans with a new tele-dentistry program that leverages virtual technology to streamline dental evaluations. This pilot program focuses on Veterans with oral lesions and enables timely and convenient …
Here’s how AMD can affect your life. Picture the best moments of your life: family celebrations, dinner with friends or vacations at the beach. Imagine reading your favorite books, watching a beloved show or driving to a special place. All these …
Joey Straw, an acute care nurse at Nashville VA, went about his rounds like any other day unaware that it would be the day he would save a Veteran’s life. He stepped into his next patient’s room and began his evaluation. His patient was recovering from a …
Homelessness rates in the U.S. and among Veterans are on two very different trajectories, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. As overall homelessness in the nation surged to a record high in …
Innovation has long been a cornerstone of the work we do at VA, from developing the first implantable cardiac pacemaker in 1960 and the first electronic health record in 1970 to being one of the first U.S. health care systems to adopt 5G and test its use …
Veteran Marina Perez does not let age define her as a competitor in the National Veterans Golden Age Games. Her story spans continents, challenges and victories, offering a beacon of hope and determination for all who face adversity. Perez, 79, combines …
The “Older Americans 2024: Key Indicators of Well-Being” report provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand picture of our older population. Older Americans 2024 is the ninth report prepared by the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics. It …
