Category: VA

Searching for and applying to jobs can feel overwhelming and stressful, from weeding through hundreds of listings to finding the right fit to ensuring your resume is formatted properly with each application. Luckily, having a strong understanding of what to expect can help job seekers feel prepared and confident to tackle their search. Keep reading…

Your surroundings—whether it’s the clutter on your desk or the view from your window—play a powerful role in your health. From organizing your space to connecting with nature, simple changes can improve your mood, reduce stress and support your Whole Health. Declutter your space, clear your mind Clutter isn’t just a mess—it something that can…

Mark Twain said, “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” Princess Diana said, “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the…

For Jacob Robertson, athleticism is more than medals—it’s a mindset. The Army National Guard Veteran enlisted in 2010 right after graduating high school. In 2014, a motorcycle accident would change the course of his life forever, but not his spirit. Now in his second year as a novice at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, he…

Naloxone, also known as Narcan®, is a life-saving medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, restore breathing and buy critical time for emergency responders to arrive. It is available as a nasal spray and is free of charge to all Veterans. VA facilities across the country are leading the way in…

Relocating across the country can be challenging. Adapting to a new home and community while transitioning to a new health care team adds to the complexity. This was especially true for a 65-year-old Veteran residing at the Reno VA Community Living Center in Nevada. Recently, he underwent an above-the-knee amputation and was working with his…

As “One Big Family, Driven by Hope,” we can reduce the risk of overdose and save lives. Whether you’re a Veteran or a family member or friend of a Veteran, VA has resources to help. This International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, VA is amplifying the message: opioid use (like fentanyl) and stimulant use (like…

Veterans from across the country came to San Diego to participate in the 18th National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Nearly 150 recently injured Veterans were welcomed at the opening ceremony at Petco Park, sponsored by the Veterans Canteen Service. VA leaders shared messages of encouragement and support as the Clinic officially got underway. The 18th…

Myth: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) isn’t hiring for public positions right now.   Fact: At the time of publishing this news story, VA has nearly 3,000 jobs posted publicly.  Despite the facts, this is a commonly perpetuated myth about working at VA. So, let’s break down the difference between competitive and noncompetitive hiring.   What…

A new national initiative to address homelessness among Veterans is building on work already taking place at Milwaukee VA. On Thursday, July 17, Milwaukee VA’s Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) hosted the first of three surge events aimed at identifying unsheltered Veterans in Milwaukee County, and connecting them with services and resources to help transition…

After Sept. 30, 2025, Veterans will have two secure options to sign in to VA.gov and VA mobile apps―a Login.gov account or ID.me account. Most Veterans have already made the switch. If you’re still using a DS Logon username and password, we want to make sure you’re prepared when this option is discontinued by the…

Lakshmi Singh, a clinical pharmacist practitioner at the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS), is dedicated to advancing diabetes care through new technologies. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 24 while in pharmacy school, Singh channels her personal experience into her professional practice as a diabetes provider, educator and Diabetes Technology Program coordinator. “I was…