Do you spend hours jumping between screens, messages and tasks during the day? Over time, this can make your mind tired and your body stiff. You deserve a break! Picture this: It’s midday, your shoulders are tight, and you’ve reread the same sentence twice without taking it in. It’s time for a Desk Yoga Refresh!…
First in VA to receive cutting-edge epilepsy treatment
A groundbreaking laser procedure offers a safer option for epilepsy treatment Back in 1980, when Robert Lindemann decided to enlist in the Army National Guard at just 17 years old, he was following a proud family tradition. His father and stepfather had both served in World War II, and for Lindemann, service in the military…
Learn how to make this your day 1 for quitting tobacco
World No Tobacco Day is a great time to reclaim control of your health Quitting tobacco starts with a single decision: choosing your Day 1 for taking action. Make it World No Tobacco Day on May 31. VA is ready to help, whether your first step is building a plan for quitting tobacco, exploring treatment…
Remigio “Ray” Cabacar walked 32 miles to join the Navy
In the early 1940s, a young man from the Philippines made a decision that would define the next eight decades of his life. Inspired by a country that had promised its Filipino allies the same rights and recognition as American soldiers, Cabacar walked 32 miles to reach a U.S. Navy recruitment station. He was determined…
Lymphatic drainage techniques aid Veterans exposed to toxins
VA Ozarks achieves promising results with new treatment approach Thanks to an innovative approach to treatment being performed at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHCSO), Veterans exposed to harmful toxins during their service are receiving relief from various debilitating symptoms. Dr. Naomi Moran, an occupational therapist, certified lymphedema therapist and Army Veteran, is…
Mental healthcare contributes to Veteran wellbeing at VA
At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a career of caring doesn’t stop at healing the body. Veterans who have given so much in service to our country often face unique and difficult challenges adapting to civilian life, challenges that can go well beyond the physical. Just as our physicians and specialists heal the body, we also recognize the…
Air Force Veteran adaptive skier conquers the slopes—without poles
Disabled Veteran finds freedom through adaptive sports For Air Force Veteran Salvador Vasquez, the National Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is about more than just skiing; it’s about reclaiming strength and confidence after devastating injuries. Now in his fourth year attending the clinic, the Gulf War Veteran continues to push his limits in new ways. This year, that challenge meant skiing…
A life of service continues at the Humble VA clinic
From the barracks to the exam room: How a physician assistant is giving back to Veterans When Stewart Miller walks into the Humble VA Clinic each morning, he carries with him something most health care providers simply can’t offer their patients: 27 years of shared military experiences. Miller is a physician assistant (PA) at Michael…
From uniform to unforgettable: The story of Navy Veteran Mayumi Kimura
Mayumi Kimura didn’t have a plan. She just kept saying yes. There’s a green fish shirt somewhere out there. It’s ugly, scratchy, the kind of thing you wore because the job required it and not because you had a choice. For Kimura, that shirt changed everything. She was 18, working a hostess stand at a…
Warrior University opens the door to $20,000 Veteran business grants
Editor’s note: Sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program For Veteran entrepreneurs ready to compete for serious capital, Warrior Rising’s Warrior University program is the next step. The summer session runs June…
VA2K: It’s a nationwide movement
An opportunity for exercise, fun and service The VA2K is more than just a walk—it’s a movement that brings people together for a powerful cause. Every May, VA healthcare facilities nationwide host this 1.24‑mile walk to inspire physical activity and support Veterans experiencing homelessness. It’s short enough to fit into a lunch break and meaningful…
Answer the call to serve Veterans: VA is hiring contact representatives
Every interaction matters at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Behind every answered question, resolved claim and guided conversation is a dedicated professional like you helping Veterans and their families access the benefits and care they’ve earned. VA is urgently seeking 113 contact representatives within the Office of Integrated Veteran Care (IVC) to serve as primary access points for critical services, including referrals, authorizations, eligibility,…