Category: VA

Army Veteran Robert Brownridge wrote an appreciation letter to the Wilmington VA Medical Center giving accolades to Wilmington VA staff that went above and beyond during his appointments. “I want you to know how wonderful your staff is to me and I really appreciate them. I know they will continue to offer the best possible…

Women’s Health Awareness Month is an excellent opportunity for women to consider lifestyle choices that keep them healthier. VA experts are here to help Veterans make informed nutrition and lifestyle choices to prevent high-risk conditions and improve their overall health.   Lifestyle choices Focus on: Follow a healthy eating plan that includes fruits, vegetables, whole…

An Air Force Veteran’s life recently changed forever when doctors at two VA medical centers, almost 2,000 miles apart, worked together and used new, advanced technology to restore his health.   When Bryce De Witt (pictured above) got out of the Air Force in 2022, he was the picture of health. At 35-years-old and a father…

Working across multiple disciplines—including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology—medical technologists test and analyze blood, tissue samples and more. After testing, they interpret results and suggest follow-up tests or procedures. These skills make medical technologists—also known as medical laboratory scientists (MLS)—a key part of our health care team. Their work in our laboratories provides Veterans with…

Although many VA medical services are narrowly focused, ubiquitous would be a fitting description for Southeast Louisiana VA’s Social Work Service and its 159 staff members. The mission of the social work staff is to assist Veterans, their families, and caregivers and survivors in resolving social determinants to health and well-being. Social work is woven…

Air Force Veteran Tina Hart was dealing with ongoing problems from a disruptive neighbor, making her home life stressful. Despite her best efforts to find resolution, Hart received no help from building management. For almost a year, she endured this living situation. Referral to whole health “I had a difficult next-door neighbor and, when I…

Sleep issues impact more than how you function during the day. Poor sleep also affects your mental and physical health. VA’s TeleSleep program works to help Veterans learn about healthy rest, treat sleep disorders and gain restful, quality sleep. Dr. Kathleen Sarmiento has dedicated her career to improving sleep care for Veterans. She is the…

Veterans, here’s your opportunity to update your mailing addresses on file with VA to avoid undelivered or late VA correspondence through the U.S. mail. If you don’t receive your VA billing statements on time, you could accrue interest and fees and have your debt sent to collection agencies. This could happen any time that any of…

As we celebrate National Health Care Recruiter Recognition Day, it’s important to note how the work our physician provider recruiter (PPR) team and National Recruitment Service (NRS) does to inform and impact every facet of VA’s mission. Our recruiters are a wealth of information about VA and the federal hiring process, and are instrumental in…

In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about 805,000 Americans suffer a heart attack annually and 75-80 percent of the more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home. However, if CPR is performed immediately, it can double or even triple the chance of survival. The need for emergency preparedness training…

The Comprehensive Health and Wellness program with the Wisconsin National Guard took part during its annual Community Day, held at Tomah VA on April 26. Community Day was a great example of community collaboration with 20 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers and airmen passionately working alongside Tomah VA Roads and Grounds staff, VA Peer Specialists and…

You may be preparing for a summer vacation right now. Making lists, packing suitcases, hiring a pet-sitter, getting the oil changed. It makes me tired to even think about it! We all know how that feels… we want to get away from it all, but the preparation, the travel, and even the vacation can make…