Nationwide, 81% of women in the U.S. report experiencing some form of harassment or assault in their lifetime (compared to 43% of men). A recent women Veterans study found that some women have reported being harassed while on VA grounds, a place where all Veterans deserve respectful and safe care. These experiences send a negative…
Police careers at VA
June is National Safety Month and we’re taking a moment to recognize the people and practices that help protect our communities. At VA, the VA Police Service plays a critical role in maintaining safety every day at VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), outpatient clinics and all VA. If you’re looking for an exciting career that’s All…
Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Brian F. Piercy
Brian Francis Piercy was born in March 1983 to Thomas F. Piercy III and Carol Berberich Piercy in Visalia, California, and grew up in Clovis, California. When he was nine years old, he learned to play the piano, beginning a love of music that persisted throughout his life. Piercy graduated from Buchanan High in 2001…
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on diabetes, kidney injury and dementia
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on a potential new drug to treat diabetes, preventing acute kidney injury and lowering the risk of dementia. VA researchers develop potential new diabetes drug VA researchers in Tampa, Florida, created a compound with potential to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Previous…
Richmond Veterans celebrate a century of VA Research
More than 150 Veterans and VA staff turned out for a day celebrating VA research. The event was hosted at the Richmond VA Medical Center campus in Virginia. Alongside military and VA medical displays, guest speakers addressed the audience throughout the day. Perhaps the most poignant voice came from Frankie McCattry, a Veteran and research…
VA telehealth transforms arthritis care
Navy Veteran Kevin Lane lives with ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis that affects the spine and limits movement. Fortunately, Lane is able to connect with his VA rheumatologist (a doctor who specializes in inflammatory diseases) through video telehealth visits. The technology saves him a painful and inconvenient two-hour trip from his home in Tamworth,…
Life insurance premiums discounted for service members, spouses and Veterans
Starting July 1, 2025, service members, their spouses and Veterans covered under VA life insurance programs will see lower monthly premiums, reinforcing VA’s commitment to making life insurance more affordable. Discounts for active duty, Guard and Reserve members Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) SGLI provides low-cost group term life insurance coverage, up to $500,000, in…
Hot Jobs: VA careers to explore this summer
As summer kicks off, it’s the perfect time to take a fresh look at your career. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or exploring new opportunities, VA is hiring across the country and needs skilled, dedicated staff to serve our Veterans. From primary care and specialty physicians to nurses and health technicians, VA offers meaningful roles…
VA PTSD treatment gives Vietnam Veteran his life back
Air Force Veteran Dave Hanson had built a life with his wife and two daughters, but he was carrying a not-so-hidden secret: undiagnosed PTSD. The invisible wounds of his service in Vietnam—where his duties included going out in night ambush teams—had not healed. Although he lived in a peaceful, rural setting, with the woods just…
Live Whole Health #277: Go with the (Tai Chi) flow
Has anyone told you to “go with the flow?” When I think of “going with the flow,” I often picture a creek or a stream, the water literally flowing and going around bends or rocks and gently changing course with the flow. In Tai Chi, the goal is to “go with the flow.” In this…
Veteran makes healthy eating a habit
When Teresa Collins was an Air Force jet engine mechanic, she worked 12-hour days. Her busy schedule often forced her to order takeout or go to the drive thru. When she retired, she found herself with more free time and began exploring new ways to cook for herself with VA’s Healthy Teaching Kitchen program. Healthy…
Veterans Treatment Court helps Marine turn his life around
After being arrested for DUI, Marine Corps Veteran Taylor West was facing jail time when the court offered him an alternative: Veterans Treatment Court—a structured program that would ultimately change his life. The court not only spared him time behind bars, but helped him get sober, reclaim his driver’s license and better provide for his…