Category: VA

Many times, Veterans have a difficult time congregating in groups, dealing with crowds or dining in restaurants. But the Veterans attending the Midland Vet Center’s Open House right before Veterans Day obviously felt quite the opposite. One by one, nearly 25 Veterans arrived and packed into the modest Vet Center—many flashing their most courageous smiles.…

In a significant advancement for Veteran healthcare, G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA recently opened its new My HealtheVet (MHV) space. This event, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of My HealtheVet, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of care for Veterans and their families. The recent expansion and relocation of the MHV space to a…

Are you a Veteran with aspirations of entrepreneurship and business ownership? Do you need guidance to help you put your idea into action? Warrior Rising is positioned to help you. A non-profit organization launched by Veterans for Veterans in 2015, Warrior Rising is dedicated to transforming Veterans into “Vetrepreneurs,” providing them opportunities to create sustainable businesses, perpetuate the…

In a new short video, the story of Kari Ann Shulman—a proud Veteran of the Women’s Army Corps—offers a fresh take on the transformative power of immersive technology. Shulman faces challenges daily due to secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS), a condition that has significantly impacted her mobility. At one time, she found herself becoming more tired…

Whether you’re just starting your search for a new job or hoping the holidays will bring you some good news, we’re taking time this Thanksgiving to embrace all that is good about our work here at VA. That’s because at VA, our mission of service never stops. We care for the millions of Veterans who…

VA has a long history of innovation powered by employees who demonstrate dedication to their work and resilience in the face of adversity, ultimately building solutions that exceed expectations and enable better Veteran care. At the 2023 Innovation Experience (iEX) event, hosted by VHA’s Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL), several employees were recognized…

Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t wait to be an adult so you could do anything you wanted? For sure, now that you know “adulting” comes with toil, worry and concerns, you just want to go back to those carefree childhood days. Here’s how to step away from all of that for…

The Birmingham VA dental clinic recently implemented the GentleWave root canal treatment, a system promoting a pain-free and fast healing experience for Alabama Veterans. Root canals are performed to repair and save a tooth when it is badly decayed, damaged or infected. Signs of a needed root canal can include toothaches, tooth sensitivity, tooth discoloration…

Physicians, nurses and staff members at Bedford VA are being recognized for their interprofessional clinical learning environment and novel approach to training residents. The learning model, which was recognized by the National Collaborative for Improving the Clinical Learning Environment (NCICLE) conference at the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in Chicago, supports interprofessional education and…

As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s common to see stores and restaurants decorated with signs saying “Grateful” and “Blessed.” Even commercials and billboards tell us we should feel thankfulness and appreciation for what we have. Though the sentiment of Thanksgiving is meaningful to many, not everyone experiences gratitude at this time of year. For people who have…

In October, Jesse Brown VA received a medical mobile unit to support at-risk and homeless Veterans with mental health clinicians, social workers and other staff. Dr. B. Keith Taylor, Health Care for Homeless Veteran social worker, said the medical center was fortunate enough to receive the medical mobile unit because having one provides a wonderful…

Charles Turner, a former Army Command Sergeant Major, took part in VA’s Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Program, which offered him a way to put his medical training from the military to good use serving his fellow Veterans. Never one to rest on his laurels though, Turner has employed other VA resources, namely the VA National…