Category: VA

To aging healthily At age 79, Jack Nist has taken up a new mission: He’s finding ways to encourage his fellow Veterans to take advantage of the care they have earned at VA. He believes the people at VA make a huge difference in patient care.   “Every person I meet at VA—be it medical staff…

Start 2026 strong with SMART goals and support from VA Whole Health January brings a mix of reflection and anticipation—the old year fades and a new one begins with fresh opportunities. For many Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life, this time can feel both exciting and uncertain. The good news: You don’t have to…

Growing a new path with VA services Veteran Patrick Cox always knew he wanted to serve in the military. “I always used to tell my grandma that I was going to be a battlefield commander as a little kid,” he said. Cox enlisted in the Army in 1980, but after suffering an injury on base,…

VA expands women’s health expertise in rural areas through specialized training programs Women Veterans are choosing VA for their health care more than ever before. Today, over 1 million women Veterans are enrolled in VHA—a 38% increase since 2017. With this growth comes an ongoing demand for primary care teams who understand women Veterans’ health…

A Veteran’s journey from the skies to survival Navy Veteran Kelly Keener has always loved seeing the world from above. His passion for flight never faded after his military years. To keep that passion alive, Keener joined the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), a volunteer organization that provides aviation opportunities, and where his new commanding officer…

As we welcome a new year, there’s no better time to reflect on your career goals and consider a role that makes a real difference. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has wide range of open positions available across our nationwide network, offering rewarding opportunities for talented professionals in clinical and support roles. Looking to…

A testimony of strength and awareness In a routine trip to the dermatologist, what was initially thought to be a minor cyst under the left nipple turned out to be something much more severe for Gene, an Air Force and Air National Guard Veteran. The dermatologist took a core sample upon noticing the skin color…

Cozy and nutritious recipes to warm you from the inside out When the nights are long and the days are cold, what we eat and drink helps us stay toasty and nourished. Some people may turn to soups and stews, while others reach for warming spices to bring the heat. Either way, this season is…

Three times In late 2010, only a year after getting out of the Army, Iraq War Veteran Keith McCarter knew something was wrong. “I started to feel super weak and not eating,” he recalled. “Come to find out, I was in end-stage heart failure.”  He was just 25-years old.  Since he was too weak for…

Esther Frias received help from VA homeless programs Veteran Esther Frias grew up in Los Angeles after her parents immigrated from Mexico. She remembers watching news coverage of the 1992 Los Angeles riots with her father. “He would always say, ‘I can’t wait for my kids to be in the military and serve this great…

How VA programs helped a Veteran find stability, permanent housing, and hope Taiyaa Roundtree never thought he would experience homelessness. In 2022, he enlisted in the Navy because he wanted to give back to his country and “do something for myself.” But after severe health issues prevented him from completing boot camp and making a…

Cancer affects tens of thousands of Veterans each year, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is committed to ensuring that they receive care that’s not only compassionate but cutting edge. Through its National Oncology Program (NOP), VA is driving forward innovations in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, ensuring Veterans benefit from the latest advances in medicine, backed by rigorous data and a…