Category: VA

On June 8 with support from the Waco VA Regional Office, over 1,200 Veterans attended “Summer VetFest” at the Fort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic. The Veterans were able to file benefit claims, learn about VA educational programs and connect with Veteran Service Organizations.    Inside the VA clinic, Waco VA Regional Office representatives met with…

VA’s TeleMental Health has transformed how Veterans can receive treatment for PTSD and other mental health challenges by addressing potential barriers head-on. With 54% of VA outpatient mental health services provided virtually in 2023, TeleMental Health transcends traditional barriers like transportation challenges, concerns about stigma and privacy, and juggling work, education and family responsibilities. “TeleMental…

Last month at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida, over 300 participants gathered at a hackathon to develop solutions address some of the most pressing health care challenges faced by Veterans. The Veterans Health – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Hacking Medicine 2024 was hosted by the James A.…

VA Police officers serve as an active federal police force in and around our facilities. Despite working outside the typical clinical duties performed at VA facilities, VA Police are an integral and unique part of the care we provide Veterans. “VA Police is very unique. We have a model of policing that they ingrain from…

Women are the fastest-growing group of Veterans in the United States. There are more than 600,000 women registered for VA health services and women make up 30% of all new VA patients. That’s why Orlando VA is committed to providing virtual resources and classes to women Veterans to ensure they feel supported. The virtual component…

Women Veterans deserve the best prosthetic and sensory aids designed to fit their lifestyle and body based on their unique health care needs. VA offers comprehensive and advanced prosthetic devices, sensory aids and rehabilitation services. We know that size and appearance matter. We’re further enhancing options so you can choose items that meet your personal…

Studies show that mindfulness meditation can promote physical, emotional and social well-being. Perhaps you have done some mindfulness before and even found it helpful. But the challenge is often in keeping up the practice when we have so little time. We all have busy lives. Our schedules are filled with tasks and appointments. Although we…

The Texas Workforce Commission celebrated West Texas VA at the Texas Conference for Employers recently in Big Spring, Texas. The event was created to recognize distinguished employers who are dedicated to hiring Veterans. The recognition marks West Texas VA as an exemplary employer for Veterans in the state. The “We Hire Vets” program, administered by…

A unique program at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is offering Veterans a chance to de-stress and reconnect with nature in a way they might not have expected… by swimming with stingrays. Led by Lou Krieger, an Army Vietnam Veteran, the program has been running for six years and is recommended by the…

In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport explores the connections between PTSD and the legal system, as well as resources available for arrested or incarcerated Veterans with Dr. Matthew Stimmel, the National Training director for VA’s Veterans Justice Outreach Program and a clinical instructor at the Stanford University School of…

Grover, the newest staff member, wakes up, excited to go to work. He greets everyone in the office with a dogly wag of his tail, inspects a few breakfast items and checks if physical therapy has any new balls to steal. “He brings joy to the staff and Veterans.” Grover is Marine Corps Veteran David…

If you are interested in a job at VA, summer is the perfect time to meet with our recruiters. Throughout July and August, our team will attend events with: Pri-Med West, from July 18-20, 2024. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), from Aug. 1-3, 2024. National Medical Association (NMA), from Aug. 3-7, 2024. American Psychological…