Category: VA

Delivering high-quality care to Veterans takes a whole team of professionals committed to making a difference. Across the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA’s) nationwide network, support services professionals play a critical role in ensuring facilities run smoothly, safely and efficiently. While these careers may often operate behind the scenes, their impact is felt in every patient interaction.  Read on to learn more about support services roles at VA and…

Small daily rituals, big results for your mind and body Wellness doesn’t have to mean big changes or expensive programs. For Veterans and their caregivers, some of the most effective habits are also the simplest. Small, daily acts of self-care can add up to real results. Whether you’re managing a health condition, supporting a loved…

On April 15, 2026, the VA Office of General Counsel published notice pertaining to the Freund v. Collins lawsuit (Freund). That notice addressed how the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Veterans Court) has certified the Freund lawsuit as a class action and appointed class counsel to represent the certified class’s interests. It also…

100-year-old Korean War Veteran speaks on her century of service, life and patriotism At 100 years old, Korean War Veteran Catherine Alessandri offers a living reminder that history is not only found in books, but in the lives of those who had the courage to serve, persevere and help shape the generations that followed. A…

Eastern Oklahoma VA social worker delivers food and hope to Veterans in need Each month, social worker Jennifer Edwards, a Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) case manager with the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS), starts her morning by loading her car with bags of donated food from The…

Speaking up, whether you’re asking for help or offering it, can be lifesaving Talking about suicide can be uncomfortable. But speaking up about how you’re feeling, or the struggles you’re facing, can make a real difference for you or a Veteran in your life. It’s normal to worry about saying the wrong thing. Sometimes people…

Advancements in science and technology offer many ways to get data to help our physicians make diagnoses. However, it takes a medical instrument technician to manage the machines that provide this information in support of the Veterans who seek care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).   The role you play  Medical instrument technicians can…

TeleOccupational Therapy saves Veterans time and improves care An older Veteran with cardiac issues was hospitalized after dizziness led to a severe fall in his home. As part of the post-hospitalization program at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, he met virtually with VA occupational therapist Amy Oselio once he returned home. To assess…

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Picture a Veteran you know. They’ve ridden out storms before, but maybe they’re a retiree living alone in a Gulf Coast apartment, or a disabled Veteran in the Carolinas depending on powered medical equipment. Trained for hard situations and accustomed to pushing through, they believe they are ready. Then a Category 2 storm knocks out…

Whether for your next mission, your family’s future or life after service, you already already know the value of planning ahead. Your personal “my Social Security” account helps you do just that. It’s the most convenient way to do business with Social Security, anytime and from any internet-connected device. What Veterans can do with an…

Step back from screens and reconnect with what matters most In today’s world, many of us spend hours each day using computers, phones and other digital devices. While technology helps us stay informed and connected, too much screen time can take a real toll on our Whole Health—affecting sleep, increasing stress and making it harder…