Category: VA

VA providers are working together to provide culturally sensitive care for Veterans of all backgrounds. Recently, two VA neuropsychologists collaborated to conduct a neuropsychological evaluation of a bilingual Veteran through telehealth. That successful encounter reflects VA’s national goals to enhance VA’s healthcare services with telehealth. “It seemed like the Veteran was really happy to talk…

The Southern Arizona VA Amputee Clinic is using the My VA Images app to provide more convenient and accessible care to Veterans receiving its services. The clinic’s amputee team has been using My VA Images since its release in 2021. Recently, the team has found that the app can also be used as an alternative…

We are closely monitoring Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to strengthen before it reaches the Gulf Coast of Florida. Veterans and their families should be aware of assistance available to them during a natural disaster. Get more information about resources available from VA and contact information for all affected VA medical centers in Florida: FL Veteran…

For those of us who want to be of service to Veterans but aren’t medical professionals, contract specialist jobs are a great path to an engaging and exciting career with VA. As a contract specialist, you’ll have a hand in every stage of the procurement process for your facility, coordinating with numerous departments and stakeholders…

In March, Secretary Denis McDonough announced VA’s 2023 goals for preventing and ending Veteran homelessness. Specifically, in 2023, VA will: Place at least 38,000 more homeless Veterans into permanent housing Ensure that at least 95% of the Veterans housed in 2023 do not return to homelessness during the year. Of those who return to homelessness,…

Practicing mindfulness may seem out of reach to those who are not very experienced with its techniques. Maybe you have heard of the benefits of slowing down and bringing attention to one moment, the here and now. Many people feel that when they practice mindful behavior, they are less reactive to stresses in their lives,…

Fresh Focus Episodes #71 – What is the MOVE! Program? You may or may not have heard of the MOVE! program at your VA before tuning into today’s episode, but it has been around since 2006. MOVE! is the nation-wide weight management program designed to help Veterans lose weight and keep it off. Listen in as our…

Since its inception in 2014, the National Community Partnership Challenge (CPC) has recognized more than 600 exceptional partnerships that enhance the health and well-being of Veterans and their communities. The CPC is facilitated by VA’s National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP) on behalf of the Office of the Under Secretary for Health. Each…

Navy Veteran Walter Smith’s art teacher is just a hop, skip and a jump away from the front door of his childhood home. His fondest times there have always included creativity in one form or another. As a child, he dreamed of the day he could have a camera in hand, using photography to explore…

Here is one Veteran’s experience at the Colorado Springs PACT Act claims clinic. During a fishing trip three years ago, Army Veteran David Krall, 75, of Colorado Springs noticed his balance slipping. As a forward observer in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971, the long-term impact of chemical exposures was not often considered. “I noticed my…

At VA, we recognize that there are numerous costs associated with continuing your education, but with our education support programs, we want to help you find a little relief and get on your way to a career filled with satisfaction as you serve those who have served. Interested? Sure you are! So here are just…

In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, learn how to choose a mental health app that’s best suited for you with Dr. John Torous, director of the digital psychiatry division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. How can mental health apps help? Mental health apps can be used in several ways such as to…