Category: VA

The holidays call for dishes that feel indulgent yet leave you feeling satisfied and energized. Traditional Thanksgiving flavors don’t have to mean oversized plates and post-feast naps. Enter Cranberry Glazed Turkey Meatballs, a wholesome twist on classic comfort, packed into portioned bites making it easier to enjoy the season without overindulging.  Lean ground turkey keeps the protein…

Getting the care you need is easier than ever Veterans referred by VA to community care for eligible standardized types of care will receive 12 full months of uninterrupted treatment. VA announced earlier this month that it will extend the length of new VA community care authorizations to one year for 30 standardized types of care. “That’s…

Health care that doesn’t prioritize the person is a thing of the past. At VA, we’re in a new era of care—one that emphasizes what matters to you, not just what is the matter with you. This approach is called Whole Health, and it puts Veterans at the center of their own health journey. October,…

Every year, nearly 8,000 Veterans are diagnosed with lung cancer, a staggering reminder of the disease’s frequency. VA’s emphasis on early detection is changing lives by providing every eligible Veteran with systematic, integrated and equitable access to high-quality lung cancer screening. With early detection, the survival rate for this type of cancer is high. Lung…

Tap into gratitude and self-care this National Family Caregivers Month Many components comprise a Veteran’s care: family, peers and dedicated caregivers, to name a few. These elements, often overlapping, are integral to a Veteran’s health and wellness, and they provide critical support. But caregiving also demands a great deal of time and energy, as well…

Screening requirements vary by cancer type In the U.S. general population, an estimated 4.75 million deaths were averted by cancer prevention and screening from 1975 to 2020. Regular cancer screenings save lives, and for Veterans, staying up to date on these screenings is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your…

Explore VA’s innovation, patient-centered pharmacy Pharmacy graduates who are looking to take their careers to the next level, come see what the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can do for you. VA employs about 7,300 pharmacists nationwide and offers robust programs to train and develop its pharmacy workforce, making it a leader in pharmacy education.…

A journey of resilience, love and the power of support November is a special time for the Caregiver Support Program (CSP) as we join the nation in celebrating National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM). Caring for a Veteran is a unique journey—one filled with commitment, purpose, sacrifice and resilience. It can also be one of life’s…

AI voice tool quietly takes notes so providers can focus on you At some VA medical centers, Veterans may notice something new during their appointments: Providers are spending more time talking to the patient and less time typing on the computer. That’s because VA’s Digital Health Office (DHO) introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology,…

Toolkit helps faith leaders support Veterans and start conversations about mental health If faith is a meaningful part of your life, you know how much of a role it can play in offering comfort, connection and a sense of belonging. Especially when you need it most, your faith is there to help you through difficult…

Reaching out and showing them you care can be lifesaving You’ve probably heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Or maybe, “Not all that glitters is gold.” Both remind us that things aren’t always what they seem. A steady job, a smile, showing up every day or even someone saying “I’m fine”…

“I was one of those lost souls from a broken family,” said Suzanne Clark, a Navy and Army Veteran and breast cancer survivor. “The military was a way for me to save myself without being a burden to society. It was about survival.”  Clark’s journey began in the Navy, where she worked in aviation, maintenance…