Category: VA

Gordon Roberts’ life story is one of service. An Army soldier for 44 years and social worker for 18, he has dedicated his adult life to supporting his country and the American people. In 1968, just three days after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army and volunteered to deploy to Vietnam. He…

Bay Pines VA is continuously working toward becoming a High Reliability Organization (HRO). One of the fundamental pillars of an HRO is cultivating a culture of safety, and the wellbeing of the Veterans we serve remains at the center of that goal. Patient safety is about fostering a physical, mental and emotional environment for patients,…

In honor of the National Park Service’s National Park Week, this week’s Honoring Veterans spotlight honors the service of Army Veteran Michael Trevino, who today works as a facility manager at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. According to the NPS, about 25% of permanent National Park Service employees are Veterans, including the national director and deputy…

At VA, we work to meet all our Veterans where they need us, whether that’s in the big city or—like more than 4.7 million Veterans—in rural communities around the country. Today, we’re taking a trip out west to celebrate the history of the gold rush that founded Helena, Montana, and the nearby Fort Harrison VA…

In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport discusses navigating treatment for HIV and PTSD in the Veteran community with Dr. Octaviana Hemmy, an integrated health psychologist, the section chief of Addiction Services at the San Diego VA Healthcare System, and the national coordinator for VA’s HIV and Liver Disease Psychology…

Veterans often have questions about VA services and benefits. Whether they have recently exited military service or have been separated for years, VA is here to help Veterans navigate benefit entitlements and take an active role in their health care. Answers to questions about VA benefits and services In an effort to provide the highest…

There are therapists who work to heal the mind and those who help mend the body. At Oklahoma City VA, Raisin has reported for duty each weekday morning to do a little of both for nearly nine years. Recreational therapist Sarah Sands (right) with supervisor of Therapeutic Recreation Kristy Doyle and Raisin Her official title…

You may have heard in the news about the recent Change Healthcare (CHC) cybersecurity incident, which impacted many health care institutions across America. We at VA want to provide an update on what this incident could mean for you. CHC is one of VA’s vendors, and as soon we became aware of the breach we…

April 24 marks the celebration of National Administrative Professionals Day, and we know our teams wouldn’t be nearly as efficient without the support of these experts. As we recognize our important teammates, there’s also an incredible opportunity for you to bring your clerical expertise to VA. From entry level jobs to more complex roles, administrative…

Veterans have higher rates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) than the general population. While kidney disease affects one in seven Americans, it affects about one in six Veterans, including more than 40,000 VA-enrolled Veterans with kidney failure. VA and the American Kidney Fund (AKF) collaborate to maintain and enhance health care resources and support for…

I don’t know about you, but I often find that I go through my workday sitting in the same position—and often without much attention to my posture. We tend to spend a lot of time using computers or handheld devices, or in other activities that keep us in a slouched position. Being aware of our…

Seventy-five-year-old Vietnam War Army Veteran Rick Tupper started experiencing complications from heart disease, diabetes and dementia. His challenges became more acute when he accidentally took too much medication one day. It was then that his wife Tina realized he needed more care and support, so she retired early to become his full-time caregiver. Tina soon…