Category: VA

Six staff members from the Lubbock VA Clinic volunteered to participate in the Texas South Plains Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., June 1-3. The Texas South Plains Honor Flight completed its 11th mission this year. Their mission is to provide the trip of a lifetime to South Plains Veterans by taking them on an all-expense…

VA identified suicide prevention as its highest priority, and it reflects on this commitment through the nonmonetary partnership renewal with the Expiration Term of Service Sponsorship Program (ETS-SP). This partnership, facilitated by VA’s National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP), addresses social determinants of health (SDOH) that influence mental health resilience and improved health…

In a step toward improving the health and wellness of Veterans, VA has partnered with Connected Warriors, a national advocate for Veterans, active duty service members, first responders and Veteran services. Facilitated by the National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP), the VA-Connected Warriors partnership will provide trauma-conscious yoga to promote relaxation, healing and…

Earlier this month, VA and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) united for a joint summit in Frederick, MD, to discuss strategic priorities for 2024-25, including reinforcing the commitment to enhancing the national medical construction program. Currently, VA’s major medical construction program oversees 30 health care facility construction projects in the U.S., with a…

If you’re looking to get your foot in the door of the health care industry, but don’t have the experience needed for an advanced clinical role, working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) offers you a fantastic opportunity to begin your VA career, and do fulfilling work caring for Veterans. This week is National Nursing…

VA reaffirms its commitment to supporting Black Veterans and their families in the fight against cancer. By providing tailored support, information and best-in-class cancer care to promote improved wellbeing and outcomes, we highlight our efforts to ensure equitable care for all who served. When Black male Veterans are diagnosed with prostate cancer, one of the…

Three months after returning from his second deployment to Iraq, Army Veteran Henry Escobedo-Ramirez began having problems with his vision in late 2010. “My eyes were dry and I had pain off and on. I started having blurry vision and, by mid-2011, I could no longer make out faces. It was pretty quick,” he shared.…

VA’s Center for Women Veterans (CWV) is on the lookout for outstanding nominees for its 2025 Women Veterans Trailblazers “Women Veterans Forging a Path” initiative. The program seeks to recognize women who have separated from military service and have made significant impacts on the lives of Veterans, their families or caregivers. What defines a Trailblazer?…

It’s Loneliness Awareness Week (June 10–16), a time to recognize that social isolation and loneliness are serious health concerns affecting many Veterans. At VA, we’re committed to connecting Veterans with the support they need to thrive. We offer a range of programs and services to help Veterans build social connections and combat loneliness, including: Peer…

When applying for a job at VA, it pays to consider your personal and professional goals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a new challenge, your goals can have a big impact on how you approach applying for an open position on our team. But what’s the best place to start? By deciding…

For anyone struggling through homelessness or other hard times, Navy Veteran Anya McDonald has some words of advice: “Be patient even when there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel, because the light will shine through when you least expect it.” McDonald has waited for that light many times, through her…

Heidi Albertie’s journey from the battlefields to battling breast cancer is a testament to human strength and perseverance. She is an Army Veteran with a decorated 12-year service record, including a significant transformation from an enlisted helicopter mechanic to an officer through the Green to Gold program. Albertie has demonstrated unwavering courage in both military…