Category: VA

The Guntersville VA Clinic was filled with joy, gratitude and patriotic pride as staff, family and friends gathered in July to celebrate a remarkable milestone for World War II Veteran William Morrow. The clinic hosted an early 100th birthday celebration to honor the centenarian’s extraordinary life and service. Morrow, Army Veteran who served from 1943…

Have you had your measles vaccine? Hopefully, your answer is “yes.” But more and more Americans, Veterans included, have answered “no,” even as the largest measles outbreak in decades continues to grow across the country. As a VA pharmacist for more than 20 years, I believe it’s my duty to educate Veterans and their families…

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you search for jobs on USAJOBS. For starters, even searching for open positions at just the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) returns thousands of results. Luckily, USAJOBS has several very effective filtering options that can help you narrow down your options. Here are six tips to tailor your VA…

When you hear of radiological incidents, it may come as a surprise to learn about VA’s involvement in the emergency response. Well, for about four decades, VHA has owned one of the oldest, continuously evolving emergency response teams in the federal government: the Medical Emergency Radiological Response Team (MERRT). A critical capability that’s charged of…

This recipe may have you singing Harry Nilsson’s 1970’s catchy chorus on repeat! This version, however, is putting the lime in the coconut water, as our end-of-summer hydration anthem. When the summer heat hits, staying hydrated isn’t just about drinking more water, it’s also about replacing the electrolytes your body loses through sweat. That’s where…

When Army Veteran Emiko Lanier, 71, joined VA’s Gerofit program, she faced serious challenges—persistent back and leg pain, fatigue and declining mobility. At the same time, fellow Army Veteran Wally Dombrowski, a licensed 100-Ton Master, had concerns of his own: weakness in his legs, balance issues and a dip in confidence about aging well. Their…

Case manager Carmen Cooper, a dedicated Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System social worker with the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, spends her days tirelessly helping homeless Veterans secure stable housing in Dothan, Alabama. One of those Veterans is Jasmine Johnson, who was living out of a hotel with her two…

In the lobby of the VA Outpatient Clinic in Conroe, Texas, Navy Veteran Mike Penn often speaks with fellow Veterans, reminiscing about their military experiences and sharing war stories. As a Navy fighter pilot who served in Vietnam over 50 years ago, Penn has a remarkable story to tell. Former POW and Navy Veteran Mike…

Kenneth Lewis is the 5,000th Veteran from VA Providence Healthcare to join the Million Veteran Program (MVP), VA’s largest research effort. MVP works to improve Veterans’ lives by studying how genes, lifestyle, military experiences and exposures affect health. More than 1,080,000 Veterans across the nation have already joined MVP. “We are most grateful to the…

Timeliness, coordination and communication all came together as VA emergency managers and medical centers around the nation participated in the annual Ultimate Caduceus (UC25) exercise July 21 to Aug. 2 hosted by U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). This multistate exercise tests how the Department of Defense (DOD) and its interagency and industry partners coordinate military patient…

This August, we’re shining a light on the key role primary care physicians at VA play in supporting Veteran health and wellness. From preventative care and diagnostics to referrals and management of chronic conditions, you can help a Veteran thrive with a primary care career at VA. Give VA a Shot  VA Primary Care is…

In preparation for the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games, Veterans from the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital were invited to attend The Tampa Bay Buccaneers “Military Day” practice on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The event was dedicated to honoring Veterans and active duty service members, and it functions as part of the team’s ongoing…