Category: VA

Burnout is a very real concern among federal employees, particularly health care workers. A recent Gallup study found that more than 26% of federal employees say they feel burned out at work, which can result in higher attrition rates as people choose to leave for what they perceive as greener pastures. At VA, what we’ve learned…

VA’s Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events provides Veterans with opportunities for health and healing through adaptive sports and therapeutic art programs. These specialized rehabilitation events aim to optimize Veterans’ independence, community engagement, well-being and quality of life. They are built on clinical expertise within VA with essential support from Veteran Service…

In 2021, the Veterans Benefits Administration’s (VBA), Office of Human Capital Services (HCS), was faced with the imminent passage of the PACT Act, the largest expansion of health care and benefits in VA history. The passage of the PACT Act required increasing VBA’s workforce to the largest number in its history, and a significant shift…

VA proudly celebrates Nurses Month each year to highlight the extraordinary work, innovations and vast contributions made by more than 122,000 VA nursing professionals across the nation. VA nurses have repeatedly proven they are the most powerful, compassionate and determined workforce ever in the care they provide Veterans. We cannot be prouder of our exceptionally…

Bay Pines VA’s Associate Director for Patient Care Services, Carrie Hawkins, has earned the Secretary of Veterans Affairs’ top recognition for nurse executives. Hawkins’ selection marks the third-consecutive year a Bay Pines VA leader has been selected as a recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing. “We wouldn’t have a world-class health care…

Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce and more. This May, VA recognizes Older Americans Month as we celebrate their contributions and we recommit ourselves to serving older Veterans. This year’s theme, Powered by Connection, focuses on the impact that meaningful…

Texas is home to 461,000 Vietnam Veterans. For some of these Veterans, their true homecoming from Southeast Asia never occurred. In coordination with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration and U.S. Navy Week program, North Texas VA welcomed home hundreds of these special Veterans in Fort Worth and Dallas with a week-long commemorative…

This events season has already been a busy one for our recruiters, and May shows no signs of letting us slow down. Our VA team will be traveling across the country throughout the month, sharing information about the many benefits of bringing your expertise to the care of Veterans. Whether it’s more time to spend…

Food is fuel for your body and eating a nutritious breakfast sets the stage for a healthy and productive day. Breakfast provides essential nutrients to kickstart your metabolism and keep you feeling satisfied until your next meal. Having something to eat in the morning will help you accomplish tasks more efficiently, help you think and…

The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely…

In the heart of South Carolina, amidst the 97-acre campus of Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA, stands a beacon of hope and respite for those who have served our nation. The Columbia Fisher House, celebrating its inaugural anniversary, is a lifeline for Veterans and their families facing the challenges of medical treatment away from home.…

Dallas VA is a busy… and very clean… place.   With 100 acres of real estate, dozens of buildings and a steady, daily flow of some 6,000 employees, patients and visitors traversing campus parking lots, pathways, entrances and hallways, regular cleaning is essential. Because wear and tear and errant trash happen, the daily responsibility of…