Category: VA

Although we were trained to keep our cool in stressful situations, it’s still tough when we face them. After you get out of the military, the situations themselves may change. Dealing with tough times usually doesn’t get any easier. One example is knowing what to do if someone you served with is talking about suicide.…

February is heart health month, and one step you can take to protect your heart health is by including 1-2 servings of fatty fish into your diet each week. Fresh fish is a great option, but canned or frozen varieties are just as good, and often more available. Omega-3 fats and your heart Fish that…

When the pandemic hit, the U.S. health care system saw unprecedented levels of delayed appointments. Most elective appointments were paused and care was prioritized for emergencies and COVID operations. To continue meeting Veteran health care needs, VA immediately expanded the use of telehealth. VA’s most common telehealth tool is VA Video Connect, VA’s secure videoconferencing…

Across the corridors of West Palm Beach VA, the spirit of service resonates strongly in the story shared by Navy Veteran Stacy Jeanbart and Army Veteran Carlos Carrió Atfucci, pictured above. Jeanbart’s transition from her role in the service to a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist makes her a valuable asset to Veterans like Atfucci, who found…

Two World War II Veteran centenarians celebrating their 100th and 101st birthdays have seen drastic changes in the world. Veterans James W. Smith and Alexander E. Vroblesky have experienced many changes in their lifetime with help from the VA Maryland Health Care System. “Without Maryland VA, my dad would probably be in a nursing home…

Battle Creek VA’s Laboratory Service has a team of 35 specialists providing both clinicians and Veterans with vital information to help them make a diagnosis or to treat a disease. Some studies conclude that as high as 70% of the medical decisions are based on laboratory data.  Laboratory Medicine—also referred to as Clinical Pathology—is one…

Immersive technology gave one Veteran a last chance to experience his homeland. Mr. Tito, an Army Vietnam Veteran and Virgin Islands native, lived in the Phoenix VA Health Care System Community Living Center (CLC) for four years. Known as the center’s social butterfly, he brought joy to the residents and staff through song, story and…

As we celebrate Black History Month, we discover the rich tapestry of African American history that has shaped our diverse nation.  This year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” invites us to honor the artists who use their crafts to uplift, inspire and effect change. Their work demonstrates the resilience and creativity of the African…

As spring approaches, our recruiters are hard at work throughout the month of March, visiting multiple events around the country and spreading the word about the benefits of a VA career. In March, we’ll attend events hosted by:   American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) from March 8-12, 2024, in San Diego American Academy of Hospice…

Army Veteran Kevin Dotts took time off work to drive up to Coatesville VA for his initial consultation appointment with his new primary care team, but there was a problem with his appointment. The 26-year Veteran was regretting his choice to give VA health care a chance. But that wouldn’t last long. The nurse manager came…

Some students receive benefit payments to two banking accounts, but VA needs all students to consolidate their payments into one direct deposit account to help protect from fraud and to ensure VA pays Veterans on time, every time, without error.  If you’re a G.I. Bill beneficiary who also receives other benefits, you need to ensure…

A Vietnam Veteran has discovered a remarkable connection to his VA doctor. In a small Rhode Island town, a unique thread of healing has woven through generations of a family’s medical legacy. Dr. Michael Addonizio, a compassionate Orlando VA physician with a penchant for history, found himself treating a special patient, an Army Veteran. The…