Category: VA

Our mission—caring for the Veterans who served our country—is one of the many reasons people come to work at VA, and as a medical support assistant, you’ll enjoy the incredible opportunity to be the face of VA to the Veterans who walk through our doors. Medical support assistants handle customer service, appointment scheduling and records…

VA will hold a virtual listening session Nov. 7 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. ET to hear public feedback on its plan to assess the scientific literature and past claims data on certain medical conditions and military environmental exposures. We are at capacity for verbal comments during the session. To provide input for future reviews…

Have you ever heard someone say that they’re “not good at meditation,” or that they “tried, but couldn’t stop thinking?” It’s not easy at the beginning, but having a regular meditation practice can add joy and peace in our lives; it’s not something we naturally just know how to do! Just like exercise, knitting, carpentry,…

The fabric of Bay Pines VA is woven with individuals from all walks of life who are dedicated to serving America’s heroes, but within our chaplain service Veterans may find a form of healing that is truly intangible. Chaplain Kaylla Cooper reflects on the pride that’s evoked by caring for others in times of joy…

Air Force Veteran Robert Nathaniel spent a year homeless on the streets of Dallas. The former aircraft structural maintenance specialist kept his family in the dark about his situation. “I was too proud to get help from my family. Once I found out VA could help me, it was a game changer for my situation,”…

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…