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,…
The Veteran Interoperability Pledge (VIP) connects Veterans to care
VA initiative strengthens care coordination The Veteran Interoperability Pledge (VIP) is a nationwide initiative that allows VA and participating community providers to securely exchange information to assist in the care of Veterans receiving treatment inside and outside VA. Veterans receiving care outside of VHA’sVIP are increasingly experiencing seamless, more coordinated health care thanks to a growing initiative…
Veterans, spring into a new VA career
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is always looking to hire talented, compassionate and qualified health care providers and support staff who understand the unique needs of Veterans—and who better than Veterans themselves? This spring, we’re sharing tips to help you continue serving through a rewarding career at VA. Clean up your resume A strong…
Surge event expands housing access for homeless Veterans
Community collaboration connects Veterans to housing and care Homeless Veterans found support, stability and renewed hope during a recent surge event in Lake Park, where staff from the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) and community partners came together with one shared goal: connecting Veterans to housing, health care and benefits in one place.…
Help end Veteran homelessness: Take the 2026 CHALENG survey
Your feedback makes a difference and helps improve services for homeless Veterans Ending Veteran homelessness is a massive undertaking, one that involves understanding people, their stories and the unique challenges they face. While dedicated efforts within VA and communities across the country have made meaningful progress, we understand that programs and resources must continue to…
VR&E: Improving development and delivery of individualized rehabilitation plans
The Veterans Readiness and Employment program has long used Vocational Rehabilitation Panels (VRP)—a panel typically made up of vocational rehabilitation counselors, medical professionals and other specialists—to craft individualized rehabilitation plans for Veterans. The process can be slow and cumbersome because it involves gathering a group of professionals who may not know the Veteran or have…
A guide to VA pregnancy benefits: prenatal to postpartum
What pregnant Veterans need to know about their health care, supplies and support If you’re a pregnant Veteran, VA has you covered from your first positive pregnancy test through delivery and postpartum care, including initial care for your newborn. VA’s goal is to support a safe, healthy pregnancy while reducing the stress of managing your…
VA loan repayment program applications now open
Physicians do incredible work to care for their patients, but the road to clinical practice is often long and expensive. Years of medical school can lead to a mountain of student debt that may feel overwhelming. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers several loan repayment programs to ease this financial burden while offering participants…
How effective hand hygiene helps keep everyone safe
World Hand Hygiene Day highlights the importance of clean hands to prevent infections Like so many advancements in medicine, the modern history of hand hygiene to prevent infection can trace its way to battlefield medicine. During the Crimean War, the groundbreaking nurse Florence Nightingale made a discovery that hand washing, and basic hygiene, can save…