Category: VA

Lisa Coble spent four mornings over the summer working with horses at a 41-acre ranch, participating in equine-assisted therapy for Veteran/caregiver pairs, an innovation project led by the Eastern Colorado VA caregiver support team. The team offers resources to individuals looking after a Veteran’s health and wellness. Army Veteran Daniel Luther leads a horse during…

The healthy plate method offers a 1-2-3 guide for meals, pairing vegetables with a protein and starch. Stack the ingredients together and the result is a sandwich—a delicious option for health-conscious eaters looking for convenience or planning to eat on-the-go. The western version of a sandwich can be traced to 18th century Europe, when John…

Breaking down barriers to health care for rural Veterans is fundamental to the work we do here at VA. You can be part of the solution—explore a career serving Veterans in rural areas today. Meeting Veterans where they live Whether it’s creating new jobs, attracting clinical professionals or using technology to cross the miles, investing…

September 9, 2022: Lawrence Dickson Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Force Veteran Lawrence Dickson, who served with the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II. Lawrence E. Dickson was born in May 1920, in South Carolina, and later moved to Bronx, New York. He joined the Army Air Force and graduated from the Tuskegee Institute in…

Secretary McDonough will participate in meetings and briefings at VA’s Central Office throughout the day. Author: Dominique Ramirez

As the events of 9/11 unfolded, Marine Veteran Robert Darling served as a liaison between the Pentagon and Vice President Dick Cheney in the underground bunker at the White House. While organizing President George Bush’s trip to Florida on Sept. 10, 2001, Robert Darling had no idea that the next few days would be forever…

September 8, 2022: George Robert Sullivan Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran George Robert Sullivan, who served in the Vietnam War and received a Navy Cross for saving two wounded Marines during a firefight. George Robert Sullivan was born in January 1944 in Brooklyn, New York. A year later, his family moved to Lynbrook, New…

In this month’s edition of ‘Dear Fellow Caregiver,’ a mom shares her story of caring for her son, an Army Veteran. When she started noticing changes in her son, she had no idea what to make of his behavior. Nor did she know that she’d eventually became his caregiver. Eleven years later, she shares where…

September 7, 2022: William E. Kepner Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran William E. Kepner, who served from 1909 to 1953, in both World Wars and beyond. William E. Kepner is a decorated war Veteran who served on active duty spanning 45 years. He retired after a long military career, having earned a Distinguished Service…

Many times, doctors need to change medicines because the first one you tried did not work or it caused a side effect. That’s because medicines are prescribed based on what works for most people. But the dose or medicine that works for most people may not be the right one for you. There are many…

As a social worker, you are a key ingredient of VA health care. Social workers are often the thread that pulls a treatment plan together, coordinating the efforts of medical providers with community partners like Veterans’ groups. These efforts are valued at VA, making social workers an integral part of the care we give. There are a…

Have you ever heard that saying, “motion is lotion?” Moving our bodies lubricates our joints with nutrient rich fluid. Mobility exercises can help maintain healthy joints and increase or maintain range-of-motion and flexibility; these support our daily routines and athletic activities. Think about the activities you take part in each day and how your body…