Category: VA

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…

VA’s Clinical Resource Hubs (CRH) is a national program delivering innovative telehealth technologies and resources to improve access to care and close gaps in services. The program has adopted a “cross-catchment” approach to ensure that, whether a Veteran resides in Utah, Montana, or Oklahoma (for example), high-quality, specialized care is readily accessible. VA’s Rocky Mountain…

Exiting the air-conditioned car, the heat was like a slap to the face. Even at 10 a.m., the late July sun was showing no mercy in Longview, Texas. Army Veteran Hosea “Sugar Boy” McCain sat relaxing in his rocking chair on his newly screened-in porch.  Still elated from his birthday bash the weekend before, the…

A VA chaplain’s experience aboard a Navy aircraft carrier gives her additional tools to provide comfort, support, counsel and education to the nearly 200,000 enrolled Veterans at the Dallas VA. Chaplain Patricia Roberts’ two-day Distinguished Visitor invitation gave her a unique perspective of the modern-day active military force, their duties, sacrifice, and how to contribute…

VA understands the dedication and sacrifice of caregivers who look after our nation’s Veterans in need. The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) seeks to assist in managing Veterans’ care. Its mission is to promote the health and well-being of caregivers who care for those who served, focusing on improving the quality of life for caregivers. CSP…

The Texarkana Veteran community and Overton Brooks VA Medical Center celebrated the opening of a bright, new and modern Community Based Outpatient on Aug. 15, 2022. With the snip of ceremonial scissors, 21,000 square feet of medical care, mental health services, physical therapy, women’s health and many needed services opened to area Veterans. After two…

You might think donating to a charity online is a safe and secure way to support a cause you believe in, but you might be more at risk for a phishing scam than you think. Scammers will stop at nothing to get your personal financial information and will even go as far as impersonating charities…

While many of us will celebrate Labor Day with a day off filled with picnics and cookouts, the day also serves as a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, acknowledging all that our labor has earned us. At VA, our workforce is what makes us great. We know that it…