Category: VA

Closing out the third year of our “Talk about It Tuesday” (TAIT) LinkedIn livestream, we continue to bring you tips, advice and information on VA career opportunities. As always, we spent the year exploring all the facets of the job application process at VA, from timelines to resumes, cover letters to interviews and beyond. We…

As a primary family caregiver for a Veteran, you have a lot competing for your attention during the winter holiday season. With multiple responsibilities, it may be difficult to prioritize your own well-being over others who need you daily. To help you with this, the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans…

Oklahoma City VA is reaching out to local Veterans to perform a buddy check and let Veterans know VA is here for them. The holiday season can be challenging for many people, but when you combine health, medical problems or financial issues, it can compound the problems and trigger negative reactions. VA is charged with…

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States, yet only 50% of people living with glaucoma are aware that they have it. VA’s Technology Based Eye Care Services (TECS) is working to change that by providing Veterans with greater access to glaucoma screening and care. Drs. Korey Jaben and Annette…

Angela Gant-Curtis has worked with VA since 1986. Her journey began at Atlanta VA, where she served in different roles that allowed her to interact with Veterans and different services in the hospital. Her front-line experience has inspired her to serve as an extension of front-line health care workers in the innovation space. Today, Gant-Curtis…

The role of a military spouse comes with many challenges. Despite possessing valuable skills, they often face limited employment opportunities.  That’s where VA’s National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP) comes in, working collaboratively to bring partnerships and health care innovations to Veterans and their spouses. HAP facilitates the partnership between VHA and Salesforce, which…

Get your prescriptions delivered to your home without having to wait in long lines or pay high out-of-pocket costs. Receiving the medications you need, when you need them, has never been easier for beneficiaries enrolled in the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). Eligible dependents can take advantage of…

A monstera plant. A wide-eyed cat. A couple enjoying a day at the beach. There’s a common thread running through these three very different art subjects, but it’s one you might not expect. They were all painted by Richard Freund, an Army Veteran who once counted himself among the thousands experiencing homelessness. Today, the former…

Well, here we are — another year. Another chance to think about what really matters in your life. This year, instead of resolutions, how about setting intentions? We know what they say about “good intentions,” but without them, we may end up living out the same patterns year after year. Intentions come from the heart…

Helping Veterans stay in a home-like environment as long as possible often contributes directly to their health, happiness and quality of life. Knowing this motivated Dublin VA’s Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) staff to sponsor an informational resource fair in the medical center auditorium. Themed “There’s no place like home” after the “Wonderful Wizard of Oz,”…

Army Veteran and former nurse Ken Lewis is fighting cancer, and North Texas VA is diligently working to save his life. Lewis requires daily radiation treatments at the Dallas-based medical center. Getting this necessary treatment and making the 120-mile daily and early morning drive would be nearly impossible without the support of the local Fisher…

The Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing gives an award to recognize outstanding medical-surgical units demonstrating excellence in patient care, leadership and a healthy work environment. They recently awarded that PRISM Award to the 5A Medical Surgical Unit at South Texas VA. PRISM stands for “Premier Recognition In the Specialty of Med-Surg.” The academy was impressed…