July ushers in blueberry season, a time when farmers’ markets are overflowing with fresh produce, backyard gatherings are in full swing and nature showcases some of its most delicious and nutritious offerings. This Ginger Blueberry Crisp celebrates how a few wholesome ingredients can become a memorable summer dessert. Why blueberries shine Tiny but mighty, blueberries are…
USDA resources that help Veterans build a future in agriculture
Across the country, many Veterans are turning to agriculture as their next mission. The discipline, resilience and purpose they gained in service often translate naturally to the realities of farming and ranching. With so many farmers nearing retirement, Veterans are stepping in as the next generation of agricultural leaders who can feed their communities and…
How VA TeleTBI is connecting Veterans to brain injury care
Closing the distance: Virtual visits connect Veterans to timely brain injury care For many Veterans, getting care for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be hard, especially if they live far from a specialist. That’s where VA Telehealth Services and TeleTBI are making a difference. Dr. Mi-Hyon Cho, a brain injury specialist for the VA…
Health-housing connection: How VA addresses both for homeless Veterans
Why VA’s approach to preventing and ending Veteran homelessness starts with stable housing. For Veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability, health challenges often become harder to manage. Homelessness can affect nearly every aspect of a Veteran’s well-being, from physical and mental health to access to treatment, recovery, employment and long-term stability. That connection is why…
VA researcher wins top honor for rethinking Veteran rehabilitation
Researcher Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley’s work helps older Veterans regain mobility and independence Dr. Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, associate director for research at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System’s Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, received the Paul B. Magnuson Award, VA’s highest honor for rehabilitation investigators, for work that helps older Veterans regain strength, mobility and independence after…
VA Research Wrap Up: New research on lung cancer screening, rural hospitals and suicide prevention
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting new findings on cancer screenings for Veterans, improving rural VA hospitals and info on a suicide prevention program. New centralized process improves lung cancer screening Rural Veterans often receive lung cancer screening through community care, but this can result in perceptions of low-quality care and…
New features arrive to the VA mobile app
More than 4.6 million Veterans already use the VA Health and Benefits mobile app to manage their care and benefits, and now, Veterans can view lab results and manage VA benefit overpayment debts directly in the app. These new features give you faster access to important information and make it easier to manage your health…
Shareapy Military helps you find connection through community
The 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. Serving others often means putting your own needs second. Whether you’re currently serving in the military, have transitioned to civilian life, work as a…
Pilot program combats food insecurity among diabetic Veterans
Supporting diabetic Veterans facing food insecurity At the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, a new pilot program is taking shape to assist diabetic Veterans who are facing a growing challenge: food insecurity. The Diabetes Emergency Food Bag Pilot Program aims to provide targeted nutrition support and education to Veterans who need it most, helping them…
Make history with us: Join VA’s Million Veteran Program
Help improve health outcomes for Veterans The Million Veteran Program (MVP) is a historic effort: the largest health research program in the world affiliated with a healthcare system, and the first program of its kind to have 1 million participants. MVP participants are an important part of this history. Let’s keep making history together You…
Veterans Outdoor Challenge invites Veterans to get outside this summer
Summer initiative encourages outdoor activity and connection Veterans across the country are invited to take part in the Veterans Outdoor Challenge, a free, nationwide initiative that encourages outdoor recreation, community connection and overall well-being. The challenge runs July 15 to Aug. 8, the 25 days timed to honor America’s 250th anniversary; the challenge is open…
VA buries Vietnam Veteran hero Garfield Langhorn in national shrine
Hundreds of Long Island residents gathered on July 3, 2026, to honor the life of Army Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Garfield M. Langhorn, who was reinterred at Calverton National Cemetery, New York. He was killed in action in Vietnam, Jan. 15, 1969. He was 20 years old. Langhorn was attached to the 17th Cavalry…