Category: VA

Secretary Denis McDonough says VA’s workforce is our number one asset and has made it clear that investing in VA employees is a top strategic priority. Aggressive hiring and retention efforts have helped lead VA to the point where we are currently providing more care and more benefits to more Veterans than at any time…

North Texas VA medical administrative officer Antrion Smith served 14 years in the Navy as a hospital corpsman including tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nothing Smith saw or experienced as a combat medic for Marines could prepare him for the life challenges in front of him. In 2002 while still on active duty,…

The Texas heat couldn’t stop the San Antonio Vet Center outreach specialists from joining Soldiers’ Angels volunteers during a monthly drive-through food distribution for Veterans.  With this summer’s record-breaking temperatures, the mobile unit doubled as a cooling station to help volunteers helping to feed military personnel and Veterans. Each month, Marine Corps Veteran Steven Roland,…

Jayme Turner is no stranger to serving in key positions that make an impact. The retired Army sergeant was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and John R. Teal leadership award for exceptional service, including deployments in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. In December 2021, Turner took on a new role at VA: intermediate…

Many of us know someone who lives with Alzheimer’s disease, including many Veterans. At VA, we stand ready to care for these Veterans and provide for their special needs, even as we work to find solutions for the difficulties they face. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that involves the deterioration of nerve cells in…

Edward “Flip” Klein is from Little Rock, Ark. In high school, he played football and, after graduating, attended West Point, graduating in 2006. He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, in 2011. In 2012, while deployed to Afghanistan’s Kandahar Province as a company commander, he stepped on an IED during a dismounted patrol. The explosion…

VA’s National TeleOncology services increase access to breast and gynecological cancer care for Veterans across the United States. VA oncologists can deliver cancer screenings, diagnostics and treatment through telehealth. These services enable Veterans in rural areas or with busy schedules to get the care they need. “It’s great to be able to bring this specialty…

In August 2023, three VA medical centers and their partners were recognized as winners of the 2023 National Community Partnership Challenge (CPC). Facilitated by VA’s National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP) on behalf of the Under Secretary for Health, the CPC recognizes partnerships that enhance the health and well-being of Veterans and their…

To address the needs of the 4.7 million Veterans who return from active military careers to reside in rural communities, VA’s Rural Scholars Fellowship is designed to help you become a leader in rural health care. This competitive fellowship is open to candidates serving as a primary care provider—physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. However,…

Malnutrition is a serious condition in which the body does not receive the nutrients it needs to function properly. Contrary to popular belief, it can affect people of all ages, shapes and sizes. In recognition of Malnutrition Awareness Week, Sept. 18-22, VA is encouraging Veterans to learn what malnutrition means and how you can reduce…

With your experience and training, we likely have many opportunities for you to begin a VA career, but it will be up to our physician/provider recruiters to help you find the best match and coordinate your initial meeting with the team on the ground. Our team is always looking for highly qualified physicians and Advanced…

In an organization that thrives on diversity and inclusivity, fostering a culture of respect is essential within VA, where honoring those who have served our nation demands not only admiration but genuine respect. On Sept. 18, National Respect Day, we reflect on the significant impact respect has on the cultural health of VA and its…