Category: VA

There is one thing every homeless Veteran has in common: the experience of trauma. Sensitive to the fact that homelessness itself is traumatizing, a unique program at Boston VA is using the foundation of trauma-informed care to better assist Veterans experiencing homelessness. We invited three guests from Boston VA to the Ending Veteran Homelessness podcast…

Our breath is controlled by the autonomic nervous system (also known as the involuntary nervous system), so we don’t ever have to think about the act of breathing. Like digestion, heart rhythm and other functions, our brain just does it for us! However, when we do take the time to notice, we can use our…

At VA, a career of dedication to serving our nation’s heroes is a daily commitment. The story of one woman’s journey from enlisted ranks to commissioned officer symbolizes an indomitable spirit and steadfast devotion to duty. 1st Lt. Nicole Jacocks is a beacon of inspiration for women and service members alike. Jacocks and Major Samantha…

Partnering with a local community church, Southeast Louisiana VA hosted a Veterans Info & Benefits Fair in New Orleans East. Nearly 200 people registered for the event. VA experts answered Veterans’ questions on a wide range of topics including VA eligibility and enrollment, scheduling an appointment with a benefits counselor, claim assistance, suicide prevention and…

VA was one of the first U.S. health care systems to offer virtual and telehealth services for patients. Now, after more than two decades, VA is one of the largest telehealth providers in the nation. The Journal of General Internal Medicine, in collaboration with VA Health Systems Research, has published a special issue that highlights…

VA social worker Kris McGlathery has spent most of her 78 years in the service of others. “I tell Veterans all the time to check out VA.” As a Red Cross volunteer during the Vietnam War, McGlathery served as a lifeline, reuniting and helping the families of wounded service members returning from battlefields. Her VA…

Dynamic teams require dynamic leadership, and VA needs those qualities in our medical centers and facilities. Throughout the country, we’re hiring chiefs of staff who embrace our mission of service to Veterans and who want to have a positive influence on the landscape of health care. “VA offers an excellent opportunity to show our reverence…

Every Veteran has a unique story and memories. Each day, Veterans from all military experiences pass away, leaving their rich history untold. The simple act of asking to hear a Veteran’s story can make it possible to carry their stories on for future generations. Anit Tyagi, research assistant at Rocky Mountain Regional VA, felt compelled…

Black women make up more than 30 percent of all women Veterans receiving health care at VA. This Black Maternal Health Week, we aim to raise awareness about the unique challenges and disparities faced by Black mothers in the realm of maternal health care and promote equitable and accessible health care. Both non-Veteran and Veteran…

After a series of unfortunate events, Marine Corps Veteran Daniel Mock found himself in a position he never thought he would be in: homeless, penniless and alone. His is a story of redemption. “My wife of 23 years left me. I was fired from my job of 16 years. My brand-new house in Colorado was…

Editor’s note: 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. Togetherweserved.com (TWS)’s new Buddy Finder was created specifically to help Veterans find those they served with. Now with more than 2.3 million members in…

According to a 2023 study published by Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans & Military Families: Approximately 1.4 million Veterans experience food insecurity; Only 4.9% receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits; Food insecurity is linked to poor physical and mental health, including an increased risk of suicide. Research by USDA suggests Veterans may not…