Category: VA

Join the Million Veteran Program to take the survey today VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) recently launched the Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey to learn more about the ways military experiences and toxic exposures affect health. MVP, VA’s largest research effort, is studying health conditions that matter to Veterans, including mental health, heart health,…

Staying healthy and connected with wellness technology Veterans are taking charge of their well-being through the Whole Health 6-Service Challenge, a special competition that uses VA’s Share My Health Data app to inspire healthy habits, friendly teamwork and real results. The 6-Service Challenge is part of VA Whole Health, a care approach that puts each…

Uniting to provide homes and hope for Veterans this holiday season VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) homeless program was the first team in Veteran Integrated Service Network-VISN 4 to complete a “Home for the Holidays” surge outreach event, a key part of a national VA initiative designed to rapidly connect homeless Veterans with housing and…

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) remained steadfast this year in actively recruiting physicians, nurses and other health care providers to serve our nation’s Veterans. There are still open positions available and that means immediate opportunities for dedicated individuals to step in and serve. Luckily, the VA Careers website has tools and resources at the ready to help job seekers navigate their search.    In…

Despite steadily declining rates over the years, hundreds of thousands of America’s Veterans still smoke cigarettes, according to VA’s most recent Survey of Veteran Enrollees’ Health and Use of Health Care Report. Army Veteran Walter Hauser used to be one of them. He smoked for more than 60 years—including throughout his combat service in Vietnam.…

Along with each new year comes the temptation to make New Year’s resolutions (fixed outcome goals). But what if we leave behind this all-or-nothing approach to finding health and well-being?  Who do you want to be in 2026? This year, instead of making a new year’s resolution, imagine who you want to be in the…

Driving innovation, improving Veteran care The 2025 Veterans Health Make-a-thon marks a pivotal phase in the Veterans Health Venture Studio (VHVS) pipeline, a visionary program founded and led by Dr. Indra Sandal, chief of Innovation at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. Building on the momentum of the highly successful 2025 Veterans Health Hackathon, a dynamic…

Virtual support leads to lasting results Diana Calero’s 16 years of service didn’t end when she took off her Navy uniform. She took on a new role as a Customs and Border Protection officer at Miami International Airport. Even with exhausting shifts, Calero was determined to take care of her health. She wanted to lose…

Veteran receives help through Virtual Health Resource Center Jim Smith, an Army Veteran and former tank unit commander, has seen plenty of change in his lifetime. He knows the value of resilience and embracing change. Today, technology is shaping his life for the better—through the power of telehealth services provided by VA. For Veterans like…

Discovering an effective vitamin B3-based treatment for reducing skin cancer in Veterans A VA study has shed new light on the effectiveness of nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, in reducing skin cancer development. The study involved over 12,000 patients over 25 years who had previously been exposed to nicotinamide, the dietary supplement, and had…

Here’s how to take action to keep yourself safe from suicide and healthy going into the new year. In 2025, VA’s Office of Suicide Prevention shared dozens of resources for Veterans related to our top clinical priority of preventing Veteran suicide. These resources helped Veterans, caregivers and loved ones connect to support, recognize the signs…

Shedding light on the reality of Veteran homelessness and how we can make a difference “Homelessness is a choice.” You may have heard this sentiment from members of your community if they see a person holding a sign outside of a grocery store or knocking on a car window while stopped at a red light.…