Category: VA

Some of the oldest cookbooks have been around since the 1300s. Many people know of the household names, such as Julia Child and her “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” which introduced French cooking to Americans in the 1960s, or the fictional Betty Crocker who has more than 250 cookbooks published to date. More than…

Fresh air, walking trails, 3D foam animal targets, and bow and arrows were the main attractions for an early morning Abilene Vet Center’s archery group getting ready for a little friendly competition. Veterans gathered at the Abilene Bow Hunter’s Association for the Vet Center’s third annual “Foam is our Friend” archery match.  The Veteran archery group meets once a month and is one of several groups offered at the Vet Center…

Salt Lake City VA’s food pantry has helped hundreds of Veterans put food on their tables. Food insecurity is a global issue significantly impacting millions, including Veterans in the Beehive state. The Veterans food pantry at George E. Wahlen VA in Salt Lake City is addressing the issue. Motivated by personal experience Veteran Army Captain…

There’s no better way to learn about VA than from the people who work here, and our recruiters would love the opportunity to meet you at the national events we’ll be attending this winter. Whether you have clinical expertise or a background in research, there’s a place for you at VA, and we’re looking forward…

The work being done by Birmingham VA’s “Pop Up Pit Stop” exemplifies this year’s theme of National Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service Week: Making the Impossible Possible. Birmingham VA Clinic is significantly impacting the lives of Veterans who rely on wheelchairs and scooters for mobility. The Pop Up Pit Stop, hosted on the second Tuesday…

VA’s National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP) is committed to promoting health equity for Veterans by addressing social determinants of health (SDOH)— the social and economic conditions in the environment where individuals live, learn, work, play, worship and age. Many Veterans face challenges such as housing instability, food insecurity, mental health challenges, limited…

The inspiring story of a Marine Corps Veteran who beat lung cancer with the help of early detection and care provided by VA serves as a powerful example to stay on top of your recommended lung cancer screening. Choosing VA care Edward Cerda served from 1983 to 1987. After his years of service, he didn’t…

In September, Gulf Coast VA partnered with VA’s Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning’s immersive team to host a Veteran eXpeRience (VXR). VA is defining a new reality in health care delivery and experience through immersive technology, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), collectively called extended reality (XR). Immersive technology leverages the senses of…

VA’s Veterans Canteen Service is serving free breakfast combo meals and free Starbucks tall coffee the morning of Nov. 9 at PatriotCafés and PatriotBrews. Also, in honor of Veterans Day, Veterans can now enjoy free shipping on all orders at ShopVCS.com. Browse thousands of top-brand items from apparel to power tools to event tickets and…

As the largest employer in the nation, the federal government is able to offer exceptional retirement benefits, which includes a comprehensive retirement package known as the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered system that includes your Social Security benefits, a Thrift Spending Plan that works like a 401(k), and the FERS pension plan…

November 2023 will mark 20 years since the launch of My HealtheVet, VA’s patient portal. What began as a modest website has become a vital tool for Veterans and providers alike. Lara Storke can attest to the portal’s benefits from two perspectives. As an Army Veteran, she uses My HealtheVet for her own care. And…

Remember being grounded? Not being allowed to see friends, talk on the phone or attend the school dance? Being grounded as a teenager was no fun at all! Being grounded as an adult means something entirely different. When you hear the words, “He’s got his feet on the ground,” or “She seems very grounded through…