Category: VA

In this first episode of a two-part series on the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport discusses some common myths surrounding PTSD with Dr. Kelly Maieritsch, clinical psychologist and director of the PTSD Mentoring program that supports PTSD specialty clinics throughout VA. Myth: Only military Veterans and people in combat zones get PTSD. Fact:…

VA, in collaboration with the Department of State, is once again opening applications for the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) Internship Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. This virtual internship opportunity is designed for U.S. citizens who are passionate about serving our nation’s Veterans while gaining professional experience in digital communications and beyond. Who can…

As you prepare for your coveted VA interview, you may be wondering what to expect. After all, you want to make the best impression and get to work serving Veterans right away. We can help. At VA, we use a performance-based interview (PBI) process. With these kinds of questions, we’re going to ask you to describe what…

Turn up the volume on some of your favorite songs—your brain and body will be happy! Music activates many of the brain’s regions and networks, and can support well-being, quality of life, memory and more. Add some simple movement to the mix and it creates an entire brain-body activity. If you are interested in learning…

VA Video Connect (VVC) makes it easier than ever for caregivers to join the telehealth visits of the Veterans for whom they provide care. VVC is VA’s secure videoconferencing app designed to help Veterans and their caregivers quickly and easily meet with VA health care providers through live video on any computer or mobile device…

Each February, VA joins the entire country in celebrating Black History Month. During this month, we celebrate all Black Americans, Black VA colleagues and the Black Veterans who have served and sacrificed for this nation in every conflict since the American Revolution. This year’s Black History Month theme is African Americans and the Arts. The…

Northern Arizona VA is officially providing reliable five-day-a-week face-to-face primary care services at its rural health clinic located in Chinle. To celebrate the significant expansion of services, a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the clinic Jan. 22. Leaders from VA, Indian Health Service and Navajo Nation all spoke during the event.…

Healthcare engineers at VA work to ensure health care can be delivered smoothly to Veterans. In addition to putting your expertise to good use, healthcare engineer jobs at VA offer access to opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. We make these investments in you and your career because we know that you’ll bring your best…

On a single night in January, a dedicated team from Birmingham VA embarked on a crucial mission along with scores of others. Their goal was not only to count the homeless population but also to identify Veterans among them as part of the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count. Armed with clipboards, flashlights and a…

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally and is most frequently diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 44. Dr. Haley Moss is a gynecologic oncologist and the director of VA’s National TeleOncology’s Breast and Gynecologic Oncology System of Excellence program. The program is currently available at 82 VA…

In a recent SIM course, VA staff in Texas added to their skills the latest techniques on how to handle any medical situation in their VA hospitals. Simulation learning has become increasingly popular in recent years as more and more educators recognize its many benefits, such as increasing patient safety and improving existing processes. In…

Are you a Veteran with a permanent and total service-connected disability? Did you know your family members may have access to VA-covered care through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA (CHAMPVA)? To help Veterans and their family members learn more about the program, theSITREP – VA Health Care Made Simple invited CHAMPVA’s deputy…