If you’re interested in using science and technology to perform diagnostic testing while serving the Veteran community, a career as a clinical laboratory scientist at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) might be right for you. Also called medical technologists, clinical laboratory scientists at VA play a crucial role in ensuring Veterans receive accurate, timely, and life-saving…
Volunteer leads with compassion
As a First Impressions volunteer Donna Majeskie has a story of compassion that blossomed from the daily struggles she and her mother faced while caring for her Veteran father. From navigating VA appointments to maneuvering wheelchairs, these challenges planted the seed of empathy that led to a journey of dedicated volunteerism. Majeskie is a First…
Live Whole Health #304: Relief at your fingertips
Our bodies and brains aren’t optimized for life in the modern world. Our eyes, necks and brains are strained by computer screens, smart phones, AI and other modern advances. Technology can take its toll on our body, mind and spirit! Neck and head pain are a common issue that arises with technology use, but, there…
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Feb. 9, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting. The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by VA. Veterans should verify all information with the organization offering the opportunity. Each week, we…
Take a journey with PAWS
For many Veterans, the transition to civilian life can be filled with challenges, especially when traditional therapies fall short. Tara Pipia, a Veteran of the Army National Guard, found herself in such a predicament. Despite trying various treatments like exposure therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy, nothing seemed to alleviate her symptoms of PTSD. That…
Celebrating National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
Honoring heroes through volunteerism From Feb. 8-14, 2026, VA invites everyone to honor hospitalized Veterans at VA medical centers across the country during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. Held each year during the week of Valentine’s Day, this initiative is a heartfelt way for the nation to express its gratitude for the sacrifices our…
Start the year right by donating blood
Be a hero in your community With the new year, you and your loved ones can make a difference by pledging to donate blood. It’s a simple act that saves lives. VA supports blood drives nationwide. Donating blood is a simple yet essential act that helps save lives, and VA is once again supporting blood…
Veterans: Find your perfect VA career
Veterans bring unmatched experience, leadership and dedication to the workforce. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proud to be one of the largest employers of Veterans in the nation, offering meaningful careers that allow former service members to continue their mission in a new way, as well as finding support in getting started on…
American Heart Month: What women Veterans should know
Know your numbers for heart health February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on heart health. Heart disease and stroke affects women of all ages, and it remain the leading causes of death for women in the United States. Heart disease risk can change during certain life stages for women. For example, if…
Making the changes to better your health
Big or small can lead to positive growth Recognizing the stigma that often surrounds substance use and mental health, VA is committed to removing barriers so that every Veteran who seeks help has access to a wide range of evidence-based services. These include harm reduction strategies, medications for addiction treatment and other proven approaches tailored to…
Home loan offers that sound too good to be true
As a Veteran or service member, your VA home loan is one of the most powerful benefits you’ve earned. If you have a VA home loan, you have probably received unsolicited offers to refinance your mortgage that may sound too good to be true. Many of these solicitations claim: Skipped mortgage payments. Escrow refunds. Extremely low interest…
Training for Greece, dedicating a marathon to VA
An Air Force Veteran prepares for a marathon in Greece while continuing his recovery from a spinal cord injury Air Force Veteran Auston Duncan is training for a marathon in Greece as he continues recovering from a spinal cord injury. He plans to dedicate the race to VA as a way of saying thank you.…