Category: VA

Continuing its Veteran suicide prevention mission by funding community-based programs across the country Now entering its fourth year, the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) strengthens the capacity of local organizations around the country to provide a range of suicide prevention services for Veterans, service members and their families.…

Explore what VA can offer you today No matter your health care profession or experience level, joining the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will start you on the path to a rewarding and meaningful career. From clinical innovations to employee benefits, VA invests in you and your career so that you can focus on providing…

In pursuit of VA’s commitment to providing high-quality and Veteran-first care, VA’s National Oncology Program recognizes the significance of a whole health approach to cancer care. Faced with the challenges of cancer, maintaining well-being is truly critical. VA has a wealth of resources, guidance and real-world perspectives that empower Veterans, protect Veteran well-being and foster…

At 82 years old, Papa Wong is a man whose life story reflects resilience, service and deep gratitude.  A young soldier looking for a new start Wong was just 18-years old and living in Hawaii when tragedy struck. His father figure passed away. The loss pushed him to make a bold decision of leaving home…

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. The Global War on Terror (GWOT) shaped the lives of millions of service members, Veterans  and military families. The GWOT 100 is a new…

More than 1,200 Houston-area Veterans received an early turkey dinner last week thanks to a special collaboration between the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, a group of area car dealerships and Combined Arms, a nonprofit organization that connects Veterans and their families with vital resources. Hundreds of Veterans lined up on a cloudy Monday…

Sleep isn’t an indulgence. Your body needs sleep—and plenty of it. In a hectic world where you’re already pressed for time, getting plenty of high-quality sleep can be a challenge. According to the National Institute of Health, at least 70 million Americans of all ages suffer from a sleep problem, with nearly 60% having a…

Revisiting Clarksburg, West Virginia With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring 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 promote opportunities to live happy…

Are you ready to count your blessings? Even if you’re not feeling particularly grateful this year, this season offers us a chance to stop and think about what really matters to us. Taking “inventory” of your blessings can be good for your Whole Health. Gratitude has been linked to many psychological, physical and social benefits,…

A new generation is rising through the ranks to serve Veterans. One of them is 16-year-old Haden Toenjes, an Illinois native and member of Boy Scouts of America’s Tinley Park Troup 385.  Toenjes holds the second-highest rank in the organization, called a Life Scout, with hopes of earning the top-ranked title of Eagle Scout with…

Veteran finds that and more in VA health care Every so often, we all need some encouragement—a pat on the back, a warm smile; a trusted, healthy source of comfort or inspiration—we can turn to during life’s trying moments. For Air Force Veteran Andre Long, he found that and more in VA health care and…

Offering a home away from home To help welcome families visiting inpatient Veterans at VA Boston Healthcare System, Kathy Johnson and Alisha Long volunteered for a mission to restore the raised bed gardens outside the Fisher House. “The planters needed some help,” said Long, a registered nurse. “We wanted to brighten up the patio for…