Category: VA

A Texas Veteran is now breathing easier thanks to a groundbreaking procedure he recently received at Michael E. DeBakey VA in Houston. In November, Eric Johnson received the second of two, tiny, leadless pacemakers implanted in his heart through a first-of-its kind technology approved by the FDA in June. Houston VA offers Veterans with abnormally slow…

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking and to educating the public about how to identify and prevent this crime. Human trafficking is a nationwide public health concern impacting Veterans, their families and caregivers. VA has a critical role in this global effort to eliminate…

In the depths of winter, a warm front of hope swept through Delaware and Southern New Jersey, not with the changing climate but through the dedicated efforts of all who supported VA’s Veterans Experience Action Center, or VEAC. From Dec. 12-14, a virtual VEAC event became a nexus of support, serving 228 Veterans with dedication…

VA understands that traumatic experiences may affect the lives and health of many women Veterans before, during and after military service. You have access to trauma-informed care at VA. Our health care staff are specifically trained to help you feel comfortable and safe at every appointment, in each exam room and across all VA medical…

Lung cancer presents a critical health care concern for Veterans who have a 25% higher likelihood of diagnosis compared to non-Veterans. It ranks as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, claiming the lives of approximately 15 Veterans each day. To address this alarming trend, South Texas VA has implemented cutting-edge technology for early detection and…

The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) wishes all Veterans’ caregivers a happy new year and a warm welcome to 2024. CSP offers resources to support caregivers and their goals, no matter how big or small. “At the heart of our mission lies a steadfast commitment to the health and well-being of caregivers who selflessly support our…

The start of a new year feels like the perfect time to renew our focus on improving our overall health and well-being. Here are two ideas to keep in mind as we kick off 2024. First, we tend to focus more on our “to-do” list than our “have-done” list. Jobs checked off are forgotten while…

You may be reconsidering your professional future as the new year dawns. For Veterans who don’t want to work for someone else, there’s an option worth considering: Starting a franchise. Owning a business through franchising is a perfect hybrid between working for an organization and starting your own business from scratch. While it’s not for…

In the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, there is a remarkable volunteer at Tennessee Valley VA whose dedication has earned him the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award. William Pinkleton, a Vietnam Veteran with more than 15 years of volunteer service, embodies the spirit of selfless commitment to his fellow Veterans. Pinkleton’s journey into volunteering began in…

In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport speaks with Dr. Greg Brown, a clinical psychologist at Philadelphia VA, director of the Penn Center for the Prevention of Suicide at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and one of the creators of the Safety Planning Intervention. They discuss how safety…

Delaware County Treatment Court Coordinator Jeremy Damia had a lot of questions about the services available for Veterans at Coatesville VA. He wanted to know about the specific resources available for Veterans at the county, state and federal levels. He made it his mission to understand the wealth of resources which best serve those Veterans.…

In a heartfelt tribute at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville, members from Tennessee Valley VA participated in the Wreaths Across America event Dec. 16. Vietnam Veteran Miles Matthew It was a chilly and overcast morning, with a diverse group of men, women, children, service members and Veterans gathered to pay their respects…