Category: VA

Veterans with head and neck cancers experience difficult health challenges. These include acute pain, dietary restrictions, voice or appearance changes and mental health issues. But Veterans enrolled in care at Lebanon VA in Pennsylvania don’t have to face those challenges alone. And that’s thanks to a virtual support group established by Dr. Melissa Cyrus. Cyrus…

Imagine it’s the middle of the day and you’re traveling outside, whether driving, walking, riding a bike, or taking the bus. If you don’t wear sunglasses, you’re likely squinting for most of the trip. In fact, try squinting right now. Scrunch up your face like you’re protecting your eyes from the midday sun. How long…

VA knocked it out of the park during a joint PACT Act VetFest event Aug. 5. More than 3,500 Floridians traveled to St. Petersburg to receive one-on-one assistance from a joint partnership by Bay Pines VA, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital & Clinics, VA Sunshine Healthcare (VISN 8) Network and the Veterans Benefits Administration’s (VBA) St. Petersburh regional…

Robert C. Perry is a Vietnam era, 100% service-connected Marine Corps Veteran, singer, songwriter, music producer and VA Volunteer. As a suggestion from a VA psychiatrist, he turned to music to cope with his PTSD. In a deep depression, he asked for a purpose to live and a way to continue to serve his fellow…

We are in a time where for certain industries the available talent is scarce, and businesses are seeking ways to attract the best people for mission-critical jobs. Military Veterans provide a great opportunity for the corporate world to harness the unique experiences and talents that accompany military experience. Military Veterans in a position of leadership…

Bay Pines VA announced that Peer Specialist Randy Lee will represent the organization and the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network in this year’s VA peer specialist of the year competition. Lee, who earned Bay Pine’s top honor a few months ago, has also been selected as the top peer specialist throughout the Sunshine Network, which includes…

VA’s Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning will host its annual VHA Innovation Experience (iEX). The in-person event will take place Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2023, at Capital Turnaround in Washington, D.C. iEX is all about the future of Veteran care and will feature existing innovations while providing the foundations for continued improvement within…

When you’re applying for a job here at VA, it can never hurt to give hiring managers further insight into you as a candidate. By taking the time to write a cover letter—even if they don’t request one—you’ll do one extra thing that may capture their attention and get you on the path to an…

This information on assistance has been sent to 52,000 Veterans who live in Hawaii: Hawaii Wildfires: Veteran Disaster Resources (govdelivery.com). It contains disaster assistance information including arrangements for possible interruptions in benefits payments. VA’s Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance follows disaster alerts that are issued by each state department of insurance in the event…

John N. Reese, Jr., of the Choctaw tribe, was born in Oklahoma in 1923. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in late 1942, and served in Company B, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division in 1945. On Feb. 9, 1945, Reese fought for the Paco Railroad Station in Manila. The 21-year-old private and one of…

In line with VA’s strategic goal of effective communication with customers and partners, VA has partnered with Mediflix, which hosts a vast selection of educational content and technology to improve health care for Veterans. Through this partnership, all Veterans will gain access to Mediflix’s digital platform and video channels which provide a wealth of educational…

The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage…