VA Immersive implements immersive technology across VA facilities Many people associate virtual reality (VR) headsets and augmented reality with gaming or other forms of entertainment, but health care professionals at VA see them as an opportunity to use immersive technology to significantly improve Veteran care. VA Immersive is a program that works to implement immersive…
From uniform to unforgettable: An unbroken line, three generations of service
For some Veterans, putting on the uniform is a single, defining chapter of their lives. But for Army Veteran Steven Jiggetts, military service is a family inheritance, an unbroken story shaped by profound sacrifice, quiet dedication and a deep love of country that spans three generations. Jiggetts’s understanding of duty began long before he ever…
Advance your nursing career with VA Travel Corps
If you’re a registered nurse who loves variety, adventure and making a difference, the VA Travel Corps could be your next career move. The Office of Nursing Services-Travel Corps (ONS-TC), also known as VA Travel Corps, is an internal, specialized supplemental staffing program operated by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). VA Travel Corps offers a…
Bringing Veteran voices to VA Research
Researchers consult Veterans Over the last 20 years, there has been a cultural shift in health care research. More researchers are engaging more with patients. This partnership brings patients’ firsthand knowledge of living with and receiving treatment for different conditions into the research process. This approach makes the research more meaningful and highly applicable,…
Live Whole Health #306: February is for the Heart (and Chocolate): A Dessert That Loves You Back
This month we think about heart health and the small daily choices we make to protect it. February is also a month we often associate with chocolate. Thankfully, these two can coexist. A healthy heart doesn’t require giving up foods you love or being afraid to try new ones. Sometimes it just means letting an unexpected…
Sheridan VA’s Home Based Primary Care brings gardening to Vets
A Whole Health approach grows into daily routines for homebound Veterans Every morning, George Washington Brown checks on his garden, something that depends on him. “It gives me something to care for,” said Brown, an Army Veteran. “Growing up, we had a vegetable farm. It is a great memory from my childhood.” Brown is enrolled…
CPR training turns softball game into lifesaving event
Every second counts when it comes to clinical readiness Last October, the stands at the Everglades Softball Complex in Florida were filled with the typical sounds of a community game. That changed instantly when Jeff Kleinholz collapsed in the announcer’s booth. Dennie Llewellyn was the first to reach him and immediately began chest compressions. However,…
VA cares for caregivers
Every step of the way A loving smile, financial management and assistance with daily living. These are just a few of the ways the caregivers who dutifully look after the Veterans in their lives provide aid. Francine Wolf, the daughter of 104-year-old Army Veteran Maurice Zolkower, is one such caregiver who has benefited from the…
Ask a VA recruiter: Top 5 most asked questions
Every recruitment event brings thoughtful questions from job seekers eager to learn how to make the most of their application to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). From employee benefits to finding the perfect role, VA recruiters hear many of the same questions time and again—and for good reason. For those who aren’t able to…
Starting a healthy journey with NCP and the will to lose
Managing one’s health is a full-time commitment for any Veteran beginning a weight-management journey. The dietitians at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System have some advice, informative research and recommended programs for any Veteran seeking to better themselves. VA’s National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP) has released its monthly healthy…
2026 Regional Veterans Day Observance applications now open
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) invite cities, towns and non-profit organizations that wish to host local Veterans Day Observances to apply to be recognized as official Veterans Day Regional Sites. Regional observances—such as parades, concerts, ceremonies, and educational programs—highlight the vital contributions Veterans have made to our nation’s history and culture. Why…
How one Veteran found his purpose through CWT
After years in uniform, Charles Bazier found himself standing at a familiar point many Veterans know too well: the moment after service when the mission is over, but the next chapter is not yet clear. The transition into civilian life can feel like losing a rhythm, a team and a sense of direction all at…