Category: VA

Secretary McDonough is on official travel in Seattle, WA today. Author: Dominique Ramirez

Seeing a doctor can be a challenge for people living in rural communities. Whether it’s because of a provider shortage, distance to a hospital or lack of broadband, it’s not always easy to get care when you need it. That’s why VA is making it easier than ever for Veterans to access health care. Nearly…

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, often stems from physical impacts to the head or acceleration/deceleration injuries―where the brain strikes the inside of the skull. But what about brain injury caused by a blast wave from an explosion? Should that type of brain injury be considered distinct from a TBI caused by a physical impact? The…

This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Leroy Petry. Leroy Petry was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and had an ambition to serve his country since he was seven years old. Petry enlisted in 1999. He served as a rifleman, grenadier, squad automatic rifleman, fire team leader, rifle squad leader, assistant operations sergeant, weapons…

October 5, 2022: John Thurman John Thurman served in the Marine Corps during World War II, fought on Iwo Jima and saw the famous flag raising on Mount Suribachi. When John “Jack” Thurman first learned about his great-uncle’s military service in the Marine Corps, he knew that he, too, would serve. That uncle, Walter Torrey,…

Innovation Revolutionary is a regular series from the VHA Innovation Ecosystem that focuses on VA employees who are disrupting the status-quo, breaking down barriers, and attempting to radically revolutionize Veteran care and employee experience. This post highlights Dr. Priya Joshi, who feels that innovation is about identifying health care challenges for Veterans and committing to…

Are you interested in learning about business, building a strong community and rediscovering purpose for moving forward? The Dog Tag Fellowship Program, funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, combines equal parts classroom, bakery, community and well-being. Dog Tag fellows earn a certificate in business administration in a virtual classroom space; bring their…

If you’re looking for unique opportunities and excellent benefits, a pharmacy technician career at VA might just be the prescription you need. We’re looking for candidates like you, with the top-notch organizational skills to help keep our pharmacies running. A unique environment As a pharmacy technician at VA, you’ll work closely with our pharmacists to…

VA Women’s Health encourages women Veterans to talk to their VA provider about their chronic pain. You can work with your provider to create an individualized pain management plan that incorporates mental and physical health strategies that allow you to get back to doing the things you love. Your individualized pain management plan Chronic pain…

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), and it’s time to remember that cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. While you may think that you practice proper cyber hygiene, there are many threats that you may not recognize. Following a few tips will show you that it’s easy to stay safe online. CSAM is an awareness campaign coordinated…

Do you have “text neck?” This problem comes from having our necks bent forward looking at our devices for long periods of time. This can cause pain and fatigue in the head and neck and shoulders. One excellent self-care strategy for a variety of head, neck or shoulder pain involves using acupressure to relax the…

Having legal challenges can get in the way of living the life you want to live. It can interfere with transitioning from the military, getting that next job or housing, as well as benefits and services you are eligible to access. Ignoring legal difficulties tends to make them worse; however, there are free and low-cost…