We all have stress. Some stress can be healthy; however, too much stress can create challenges. When you’re under a lot of pressure, your body and mind will let you know. You may notice you have trouble sleeping, experience irritability or just feel tired. The good news is that stress can be managed, and there…
Introducing MilitaryRx: Another way for Veterans and military families to save on prescriptions
Sharing 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. Prescription costs can add up quickly, especially for military families managing ongoing medications, prescriptions that are not covered or unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. MilitaryRx is a free…
How ‘Spraypaintguy’ helped spread message of recovery at Houston VA
Recovery and art at Houston VA Content creator Liam Weis, known to his 450,000-plus followers as “Spraypaintguy,” built his platform by walking up to strangers and asking to turn their T-shirt or hoodie into a canvas. Some of his posts have gotten more than 1 million views. When he visited the Michael E. DeBakey VA…
Help shape better support: Take the 2026 Military & Veteran Spouse Wellness Survey
A decade ago, I was struggling through one of the most difficult periods of my life. I was in love with a Veteran who is now my husband. He was living with post-traumatic stress disorder, wasn’t receiving treatment and wasn’t letting me into parts of what he was carrying. I knew he was hurting. I…
What a day can look like for a Veteran experiencing homelessness
Several factors shape how Veterans spend their days while experiencing homelessness For a Veteran experiencing homelessness, every day is different. Where a Veteran goes and what they do can depend on the services available in their community; the weather, their health, their work schedule and whether they have a safe place to keep their belongings…
VA teams up with National Association of REALTORS® to promote homeownership
Disclaimer: Participation by non-VA individuals or organizations in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of any individual, organization, product or service. Further, the U.S. Government and the Department of Veterans Affairs does not support or endorse one private entity over…
VA recruiters are on the road this November and December
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to discover a rewarding Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) career! VA recruiters are hitting the road this November and December to attend six events across the nation where they’ll be giving an inside look at what it means to serve our nation’s heroes. “Stop by the VA…
More than new skills: How Tech4Vets builds confidence and connection
Tech4Vets gives Veterans hands-on help with VA.gov and online safety At Northern Colorado VA Clinic in Loveland, Colorado, technology gives Veterans more than new skills. It gives them confidence, connection and new ways to take an active role in their VA healthcare. Through Tech4Vets, Cheyenne VA Healthcare System’s My HealtheVet coordinator, Michelle Walton, and community…
How women Veterans won the right to healthcare
The long fight for recognition, benefits and equal care For much of American history, women who served their country in uniform returned home to a stark reality: their service was acknowledged in words, but not always in benefits. The path to equitable healthcare for women Veterans was neither automatic nor immediate; it was earned through…
For VA Southern Oregon staff, Federal EHR lights the path to greater efficiency
As anyone who works the day shift in the health care field can attest, it can be a challenge to get home before dark. Thanks to the power of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR), Rasha Yaghan, a nurse practitioner for VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center, is finding it easier to serve Veterans and wrap…
Thanks to Federal EHR, VA Southern Oregon staff finding more time for Veterans
Clinicians at VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics are finding the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) delivers efficiency on many fronts. The result: more time for doctors, nurses and pharmacists to spend on caring for Veterans. Four VA healthcare staff members in Southern Oregon spell out some of the time-saving benefits of the Federal…
MOVE! helps Miami Veterans stay motivated and sustain progress
How Miami Veterans are sustaining healthy habits with MOVE! Countless Veterans have changed their lives and improved their health with the MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans. For several Veterans in Miami, Florida, progress didn’t stop when they completed their initial 16-week comprehensive lifestyle intervention. Instead, they continued to practice healthy lifestyle behaviors and support…