Across the country, nurses at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are leading innovative efforts to ensure Veterans receive timely, high-quality care, no matter where they live. From rural outreach to coordinated follow-up care, these dedicated professionals are breaking down barriers and redefining what accessible health care looks like. Keep reading to learn more about these health care strides and how…
The power of connection: why access, not awareness, changes outcomes
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. If you ask most people what Veterans need, you’ll hear the same answers—more resources, more programs, more funding. But after years of working directly…
A century of service: The Pineda family’s multi-generational military legacy
Service is often described as a calling, but for the Pineda family, it’s a foundation. From the front lines of Vietnam to the halls of the White House and the flight lines of the Air Force, the Pineda family legacy represents more than a century of combined dedication to the United States. It’s a story…
Understanding connection: Veteran homelessness and mental health
Why housing stability is essential to mental health treatment and recovery for Veterans experiencing homelessness. Among Veterans receiving VA care, those experiencing homelessness or enrolled in HUD-VASH (Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing) face significantly higher risks of mental health and substance use challenges—often two to six times higher than Veterans with stable housing. For…
Veteran receives next-generation eye care
Virtual eye care At 56, Air Force Veteran Ben Parks thought he had seen it all when it came to eye care. For 27 years, his community eye care providers had been monitoring a freckle in the back of his eye. He had been seeing his eye care provider regularly for checkups, which involved having…
After 80 years, Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph L. Burke received honorable burial at Saratoga National Cemetery
Thanks to the work of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph L. Burke finally received the honorable burial he earned. His remains were identified on June 10, 2025, more than 80 years after his death aboard a World War II “hell ship.” Last Thursday, he was interred at Saratoga National…
Stronger together: One day, 250 million acts of kindness
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. Good Neighbor Day America is a National Day of Service on May 16, 2026, calling on Americans to complete 250 million acts of kindness…
The power of a trusted voice in helping homeless Veterans
Why word of mouth is one of the most powerful tools in ending Veteran homelessness It can be heartbreaking to watch a Veteran you care about struggle with homelessness. You want to help, but you might feel like you don’t have the right expertise or resources to change their situation. Thankfully, the most powerful tool…
Live Whole Health #317: Moving your body to “feel good!”
James Brown said, “The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing.” If you think about it, he’s right! Did you ever see a couple of ducks squabbling and afterward they both “shake it off?” Moving and dancing releases stress and allows us not to take life too seriously. You don’t have…
Talk About It Tuesday returns on LinkedIn Live
As we gear up for our annual celebration of Nurses Week at VA, we’re thrilled to announce the return of our signature broadcast, “Talk About It Tuesday” (TAIT). Hosted by VA National Recruiter Mike Owens, TAIT is a long-running livestream produced by VA Careers that is dedicated to discussing VA job opportunities and providing career…
Safeguard Veterans tests new ways to connect Veterans to suicide prevention support
How Veterans can look out for each other, and act when something feels off Every day, Veterans across the country face challenges that aren’t always visible and, in some cases, thoughts of suicide. Some have a strong connection to care and community, but for many, reaching out can feel complicated, especially when the systems meant…
Warrior Moms: Celebrating Veteran mothers through DOULAS Program
Program helps build community for women Veterans navigating pregnancy and new motherhood For women Veterans navigating pregnancy and new motherhood, VA is making sure they don’t do it alone. Women Veterans enrolled in Miami VA’s Maternity Care Program recently gathered for a Warrior Moms photo shoot, an event designed not just to capture a moment,…