Category: VA

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…

Bedford VA hosted the annual Women Veterans Engage conference organized by the Women Veterans Alliance in April. This empowering event designed by women Veterans for women Veterans provided attendees with a full day of networking opportunities, educational sessions that highlighted available resources from VA, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Veteran support organizations. “We were thrilled…

In the busy hallways of Audie L. Murphy VA, among the constant rhythm of health care, one individual stands out for their unwavering dedication: Dr. Nicolas E. Walsh. For five decades, Walsh has demonstrated the ability to be a steadfast pillar of support for Veterans in the South Texas community. With every step he takes…

Army Veteran Frank Marin sat at his kitchen table sipping his morning drink and reminiscing about his life in the military, his youth and agility.  Now showing the signs of age and years, a recent fall in his home made it clear to Marin that some changes were in order. “I tripped and fell and…

It has been over 12 years since the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), allowing LGBTQ+ men and women to serve the country they love openly: living out, living proud and paving the way for the inclusion of all LGBTQ+ service members in the United States military. Under the former DADT policy (1994-2001), service…

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System invited employees, Veterans, caregivers and the community to break out their capes and assemble for the 2024 VA2K Walk & Roll event held May 15. Participants were encouraged to show up in their best superhero attire to complete the 2km (approximately 1.24 miles) walk during the hero-themed events,…

At VA, we work to meet all our Veterans where they are, whether that’s in the big city or—like more than 4.7 million Veterans—in rural communities around the country. Today, we’re visiting the Midwest to look at jobs at the Marion VA Medical Center (VAMC) and see what the community of Marion, Indiana, has to…

Stir fry is like a magic recipe that turns leftovers into a flavorful feast! It’s easy to make and a fantastic way to use up odds and ends from your fridge while getting a variety of veggies into your diet. Whether you’re a cooking pro or just starting out in the kitchen, stir fry is…

This April, Durham VA was the site of a strategic initiative bringing new hope to Veterans struggling with sleep issues: Virtual Reality (VR) Sleep Quality Improvement pilot. FireflyVR, a virtual reality software developer, is launching this sleep-focused study in collaboration with VA’s Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL), VHA’s Strategic Initiatives Lab (VA Immersive)…

VA understands how stressful it can be to face the possibility of foreclosure, and it is committed to doing everything possible to help Veterans and their families stay in their homes. That’s why, today, VA strongly encouraged mortgage servicers to continue to pause foreclosures of certain VA-guaranteed home loans through Dec. 31, 2024. This targeted…