Before you transition out of the military, it’s hard to understand how the process will play out. And when it comes to VA benefits, care and services, it all feels so… complex. That’s why VA designed a clear and concise guide to your future benefits: VA’s Know Before You Go Workbook. The Know Before You…
Tomah VA fishing tournament brings together Veterans and community
A story of community, camaraderie and celebration The Tomah VA recently welcomed dozens of Community Living Center and Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program Veterans to its Annual Fishing Tournament, which highlights the Medical Center’s dedication to enriching the patient experience and helping inpatient Veterans reconnect with hobbies they love. Tomah VA extends deep gratitude to its valued partners at the Genoa…
Florence Standish: The nurse who helped build VA Care in Asheville
How her leadership during World War I helped lay the foundation for modern VA nursing practice Long before today’s modern Veterans Health Administration, nurses formed the backbone of military and Veterans healthcare. Among them was Florence Standish, the first Chief Nurse at Army Hospital No. 19 in Oteen, North Carolina, the facility that would later become…
Puppies with a purpose visit VA’s Central Office
Recently, the halls of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Central Office in Washington, D.C., welcomed some very special visitors: six-week-old puppies from Warrior Canine Connection (WCC). VA employees gathered for smiles, cuddles and a chance to meet the pups. VA leaders, including Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence and Chief Veterans Experience Officer Lynda Davis, also…
Intermediate Care Technicians continue to serve at VA
Through the SCOUTS (Supporting Community, Outpatient, Urgent Care, and Telehealth Services) program, Intermediate Care Technicians (ICTs) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) help ensure Veteran care never stops, even between appointments. Air Force Veteran and ICT Randy Snider knew that he wanted to provide hands-on care to his fellow Veterans, and now as a SCOUTS ICT, he can…
Scammers are getting smarter. Here is how Veterans can stay ahead.
Scammers know many Veterans rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for services and support, and they try to take advantage of that trust. Whether it’s a fake email, a cloned voice or a look-alike website, the goal is the same: to steal your personal information, your money or your benefits. You don’t need…
Live Whole Health #332: Cauli-fy your pizza night
As we head into the final stretch of summer, it’s the perfect moment to savor those fresh-from-the-garden veggies. Swapping out the flour for cauliflower in this easy pizza recipe provides not only a lower calorie and lower carbohydrate option, but it also provides a way to increase dietary fiber, Vitamins C and K, and several…
VA’s One Team approach aims to end Veteran homelessness
Why ending Veteran homelessness requires more than individual services Homelessness is one of our nation’s most complex challenges. Factors such as limited affordable housing, stagnant wages, health challenges and gaps in community resources have developed over decades, and no single program or organization can address these issues alone. That is why helping Veterans access housing…
Veteran becomes first VA patient to undergo groundbreaking epilepsy treatment
Cutting-edge epilepsy treatment changes the life of Army Veteran In 1980, when Robert Lindemann enlisted in the Army National Guard at 17, he was following a proud family tradition. His father and stepfather both served in World War II, and for Lindemann, service in the military seemed like a calling. That calling carried him through…
From homelessness to housing: Building financial stability
Meaningful employment helps Veterans overcome homelessness or avoid it all together. For many Veterans experiencing homelessness, the path to housing stability starts with employment and a steady source of income. Both meaningful employment and income maximization are powerful tools that help Veterans build financial stability. Whether through employment, earned benefits, education or other supports, increasing…
Enjoy a better future as a VA gastroenterologist
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has always been at the forefront of advancements in medical care. For specialty physicians like gastroenterologists, that means an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of patient care, all while earning amazing benefits. Embracing the future of healthcare At VA, our commitment to caring for Veterans has always…
Reservists, Guardsmen, learn about your VA benefits from online course
If you serve or have served in the reserve or National Guard, you already know that eligibility rules for VA benefits are different than those who served on active duty. But what are those eligibility rules? VA developed the “Reserve and National Guard (RNG) Military Life Cycle (MLC) module,” an online course, to explain VA…