A special ceremony at Chattanooga VA clinic to recognize the life and service of a WWII Veteran The Tennessee afternoon sun, hazy and golden, began to cast shadows across the polished floors of the Chattanooga VA Clinic lobby in the late morning. A slight sense of hushed anticipation hung in the air, offering a peaceful…
Point-in-Time Count connects homeless Veterans with vital resources
VA volunteers brave the cold: Counting and assisting homeless Veterans The evening temperature was about 40 degrees, not too bad considering the previous weeks when frigid temperatures caused some to boot and bundle up. It was great weather for the more than 200 volunteers who stepped into the dark to find and assist those in need. VA partnered…
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on tailored health care, paralyzed Veterans and cirrhosis
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on health care tailored to meet Women Veterans’ needs, a brain-computer interface to help paralyzed Veterans communicate, and new details on better cirrhosis outcomes. VA’s tailored care helps meet Women Veterans’ needs Researchers from the Palo Alto and Greater Los Angeles VA systems…
The Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden: A transformation journey
A thriving sanctuary built through community and care The transformation of the Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden (VHHG) at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) is extraordinary. What was once a simple place to pick a tomato or a pepper has become a beautifully designed and meticulously planned sanctuary, a haven for both…
VA’s Native American Direct Loan staff help Veterans of Lakota Nation
For the last 48 years, descendants of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Red Cloud and other Native Americans of the Lakota Nation have gathered in Rapid City, S.D., to attend the Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI). Held in December, LNI offers thousands of Lakota a chance to participate in sporting competitions, traditional dances and ceremonies, business plan competitions, informational presentations and…
Navy Veteran finds convenience with VA virtual care
Virtual care resources save Veterans time When it comes to managing his health care, Navy Veteran Eric Faulkner wants it to be as convenient as possible. That’s why he uses VA’s virtual care resources. For appointments that don’t require an in-person visit, including some of his primary care and dermatology appointments, Faulkner opts to take…
Rural community profile: Revisiting Butler, Pennsylvania
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring that they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) actively works to meet these Veterans in their own communities and promotes opportunities for them to live happy and healthy lives. Let’s explore the Butler…
Green Beret’s path through VA’s Polytrauma System
Retired Master Sgt. Jonathan Lu turns personal struggle into mission to support Veterans A decorated Green Beret whose career nearly ended in a parachute accident has turned a near-fatal fall and years of hidden trauma into an example of how VA’s Polytrauma System of Care (PSC) provides high-quality, interdisciplinary wrap-around care. Johnathan Lu overseeing pre-jump…
Live Whole Health #311: Five tips to a healthier workday
Find your focus, fuel your day: Five ways to feel better at work Civilian work life can feel worlds away from military structure, but the same skills that got you through long days in uniform can help you thrive at your job now. Whether you’re a Veteran, spouse or caregiver, your resilience and sense of…
VA announces winners of the 2025 Veterans Health Administration Patient Experience Awards
Driven by a commitment to those who served, VA has announced the winners of the 2025 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Patient Experience (PX) Awards, honoring VA medical centers and health care systems nationwide that deliver exceptional, Veteran‑centered care. These top‑performing facilities set the standard for putting Veterans first by building trust, improving access and consistently…
Find the PTSD treatment that’s right for you
The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid helps you find the right path Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) looks different for everyone. That’s why it’s so important to talk to your clinician and find the treatment that’s right for you. The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid (PTSDTDA) helps you learn about treatment options, compare the ones you like and…
Dr. Margaret Craighill: A trailblazer in military and Veteran medicine
Pioneering leadership that transformed women’s roles in military medicine When the United States entered World War II in December 1941, women across the nation mobilized to support the war effort. Among them was trailblazer Margaret Craighill, a physician who left her role as dean of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania to serve her country in…