Category: VA

Improvements in technology have helped with the expansion of telehealth. Previously, Veterans would need to travel to a facility that had Clinical Video Teleconferencing technology and would connect through the video chat with a provider at another location. Now, telehealth services have been expanded to support Veterans at the Naples VA Clinic. “Following the end…

VA’s National Salute to Veteran Patients week is observed annually during the week of Valentine’s Day, a day of caring and sharing which underscores the salute’s expression of honor and appreciation to inpatient and outpatient Veterans. This year’s observance for National Salute to Veteran Patients was held Feb. 11-17. There are many ways to show…

VA’s National Telestroke Program (NTSP) recently began a new virtual training program for VA neurology residents, a first for the program since it began in 2017. The NTSP is a nationwide VA program that provides acute stroke evaluation and treatment to 70 VA medical centers across the country through telemedicine. When a Veteran develops possible…

In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8 and Women’s History Month throughout March, we celebrate the contributions to women’s health that started at VA, as well as the women who made it possible. For over 100 years, women have played an important role in the development and support of VA’s mission to support…

This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Navy Veteran Verna Fender, who served during and after the Korean War. Fender was born to Margaret and Ben Tabet, and graduated from Los Lunas High School. She later attended Albuquerque Business College and the University of New Mexico, and was a member of Beta Sigma…

In this second episode of a two-part series on the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport discusses some common PTSD myths with Dr. Lisa-Ann Cuccurullo, clinical psychologist and consultant for the National Center for PTSD’s “PTSD Consultation and Mentoring” programs. Separating myth from fact Myth: PTSD is all in your head. Fact: PTSD is…

In a significant stride toward enhancing health care access for Veterans, Birmingham VA recently introduced its new Mobile Medical Unit (MMU). The unit will increase the provision of health care services to homeless Veterans and those living in remote areas across central and northern Alabama. A clinic on wheels, the MMU will overcome transportation barriers…

Women Veterans: Are having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. Half of women Veterans experience sleep issues, but treatment is available. As women, we unfortunately experience sleep issues more often and differently than men due to hormonal changes unique to us, like premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), pregnancy or menopause. As a Veteran, you…

Wreaths Across America Radio, a 24/7 internet radio station that airs podcasts and radio shows aimed at educating and entertaining Veterans, has made a major expansion to its programming lineup. With a commitment to providing diverse and engaging content, the web-based platform now offers more than 50 shows, including seven new Veteran-themed programs. “As Wreaths…

When you’re searching for a VA job, you will find a lot of information in the job announcement (JOA), so it’s important to understand what you’re reading. At VA Careers, we make it easy: Our job searches already filter out other federal agencies and show you just jobs on our team. However, you can also…

Many Veterans may not be aware of life-changing benefits they’ve earned—and deserve—through military service. This outreach kit about VA urgent care services includes flyers, social media graphics and suggested corresponding language, radio public service announcements (PSA), newsletter content and a sample blog post to help you spread the word. Please share this information broadly with…

In rural Montana, a Veteran needed a specialty consult, but a specialist wasn’t present at their VA Community Living Center (CLC). So, nursing staff used the VA Video Connect app to make that crucial connection with a VA provider nearly 700 miles away. At CLCs, Veterans receive nursing home care. Centers in rural areas depend…