Category: VA

Nurse Joe Herndon is known as Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center’s walking encyclopedia of knowledge and organizational history. And his patients sing his praises. “I love coming to VA to see Joe because it’s more like visiting a friend than coming to an appointment,” said Arthur Finley, Jr., Army Veteran and longtime patient. When you…

Bay Pines VA became the latest recipient of a new Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) after delivery of the vehicle to the C.W. Bill Young VA campus. Last year, Bay Pines VA helped VA surpass the national goal of permanently housing 38,000 Veterans, with support to 638 local Veterans. The arrival of the MMU allows the…

I’m starting this article on suicide prevention with a short, simple quiz. Who do you know better than anyone else? Their fears, their hopes and their dreams? Who do you spend all your time with? If you answered “me,” you’re correct. But, how often do you take the time to check in with yourself? It’s…

The words “homeless” and “Veteran” should not exist together, and ensuring Veterans have access to services that can help them with homelessness is amongst VA’s top priorities. Homelessness among Native American Veterans is of special focus for VA as Native Americans serve in the military at higher rates than other subpopulations of Americans. But part…

During GivingTuesday, Nov. 28, VA encourages community organizations and individuals to help support local Veterans through charitable donations or volunteer opportunities. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: A day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into an annual movement inspiring millions of people to give, collaborate and…

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…