Category: VA

Regenerative agriculture is a practice aimed at improving the health of soil, water, crops and people by focusing on relationships between these elements. The emphasis is on healing the environment, and it uses a blend of traditional wisdom and modern science. Regenerative agriculture mimics natural cycles of growth through crop rotation, rotational grazing, cover crops…

In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, the hosts discuss trauma and resilience in the LGBTQ+ community with Dr. Eve Rosenfeld from the National Center for PTSD. The LGBTQ+ community The term “LGBTQ+” is a way to talk about people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and other sexuality or gender…

Last month in Tulsa, Oklahoma, VA’s National Academic Affiliations Council met at the Ernest K. Childers VA Outpatient Clinic to further advance the largest public-private partnership in VA’s history, harnessing many of its diverse partnerships to meet their goals. The 14-member council meets quarterly to create recommendations and advise VA leadership on matters affecting relationships…

Bay Pines VA, along with community leaders, broke ground recently on a new VA clinic in Sebring. The new clinic will provide 14,600 sq. ft. of space to serve more than 5,000 Veterans annually.  Key factors in the design of the new facility (artist rendering above) include accommodations to expand mental health services, a priority…

Advancements in Veteran care mean advancements in technology, and VA works hard to be at the cutting edge of those health care innovations. To do so, we need top-notch technology experts in both clinical and nonclinical specialties across the country. What can you do with a technology background at VA? Information technology specialists will provide…

Physician assistants (PA) serve in one of the broadest roles in health care. A PA is a licensed medical professional who holds an advanced degree and can provide direct patient care. They work in multiple areas of specialty and primary care, diagnosing and treating common illnesses and working with minor procedures. To get a better…

VHA’s Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL) supports data and analytics projects that leverage vast amounts of clinical data to improve Veterans’ health issues without compromising patient privacy and the process of delivering quality care. This summer, data experts, VA leaders and VA employees convened in Washington, D.C., at VA’s National Artificial Intelligence (NAII)…

VA Immersive is defining a new reality in health care, transforming care delivery and experience, and reinforcing why Veterans and staff choose VA. In this second “New Horizons in Health: Bringing Veteran Health Care Into the Future” podcast episode, Veterans who have experienced and benefited from the technology, like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality…

In the heart of Orlando, Florida, where sunshine and palm trees paint a picture of tranquility, there exists a place that holds the stories of courage, resilience and recovery. Orlando VA is not just a hospital. It’s a beacon of hope for Veterans battling addiction. In a world where overdose rates continue to rise, VA…

Pittsburgh VA joined state and local officials in encouraging Pennsylvanians to support caretakers of Veterans, the hidden heroes among us. Pittsburgh VA hosted an event on its H.J. Heinz III campus announcing recent legislative action designating Pennsylvania a Hidden Heroes Commonwealth. Hidden Heroes works through the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to ensure caregivers of Veterans and…

When his care team told Marine Corps Veteran Ron Godshall that it would be best to amputate his leg due to complications of diabetes, he thought about the things he would have to give up. Near the top of the list was competing in agility sports with his dogs, an activity he greatly enjoyed and…

Millions of Veterans embrace life in rural communities, and VA has dedicated many resources to meeting them where they live. With hundreds of medical centers and facilities across the nation dedicated to serving our rural Veteran population, there are countless opportunities for you to join our team and embrace those same small-town benefits. “When I…