Category: VA

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center breaks ground with cutting-edge defibrillation lead procedure The Cardiology Team at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston is making waves with an extraordinary new heart technology. This innovation is as thin as the lead in a pencil but holds tremendous potential to significantly improve the…

Be in the know Physical therapist Amy Legerski chose physical therapy because it offers a unique opportunity to help people improve their quality of life and to participate in the things that matter most to them. She is especially passionate about empowering women, by addressing myths about pelvic floor issues. This passion for pelvic floor…

Some battles are fought with weapons. Others are fought in silence—in the mind, in the heart, in the soul. As Veterans, we’ve been trained to fight, to endure, to push through pain. But what happens when the battle is internal? When the enemy is invisible—like trauma, guilt, anxiety, or shame? Many of us are still…

To aging healthily At age 79, Jack Nist has taken up a new mission: He’s finding ways to encourage his fellow Veterans to take advantage of the care they have earned at VA. He believes the people at VA make a huge difference in patient care.   “Every person I meet at VA—be it medical staff…

Start 2026 strong with SMART goals and support from VA Whole Health January brings a mix of reflection and anticipation—the old year fades and a new one begins with fresh opportunities. For many Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life, this time can feel both exciting and uncertain. The good news: You don’t have to…

Growing a new path with VA services Veteran Patrick Cox always knew he wanted to serve in the military. “I always used to tell my grandma that I was going to be a battlefield commander as a little kid,” he said. Cox enlisted in the Army in 1980, but after suffering an injury on base,…

VA expands women’s health expertise in rural areas through specialized training programs Women Veterans are choosing VA for their health care more than ever before. Today, over 1 million women Veterans are enrolled in VHA—a 38% increase since 2017. With this growth comes an ongoing demand for primary care teams who understand women Veterans’ health…

A Veteran’s journey from the skies to survival Navy Veteran Kelly Keener has always loved seeing the world from above. His passion for flight never faded after his military years. To keep that passion alive, Keener joined the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), a volunteer organization that provides aviation opportunities, and where his new commanding officer…

As we welcome a new year, there’s no better time to reflect on your career goals and consider a role that makes a real difference. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has wide range of open positions available across our nationwide network, offering rewarding opportunities for talented professionals in clinical and support roles. Looking to…

A testimony of strength and awareness In a routine trip to the dermatologist, what was initially thought to be a minor cyst under the left nipple turned out to be something much more severe for Gene, an Air Force and Air National Guard Veteran. The dermatologist took a core sample upon noticing the skin color…

Cozy and nutritious recipes to warm you from the inside out When the nights are long and the days are cold, what we eat and drink helps us stay toasty and nourished. Some people may turn to soups and stews, while others reach for warming spices to bring the heat. Either way, this season is…

Three times In late 2010, only a year after getting out of the Army, Iraq War Veteran Keith McCarter knew something was wrong. “I started to feel super weak and not eating,” he recalled. “Come to find out, I was in end-stage heart failure.”  He was just 25-years old.  Since he was too weak for…