Category: VA

The desire to serve still runs strong in many military personnel, even when the time comes to separate from the military and transition into civilian life. For former Army officer and current Wake Forest University School of Medicine student Alex Dayton, he knew that with the right training and support his interest in medicine could…

On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which gave women the right to serve as regular, permanent members of the Armed Forces. Today, there are more than 2 million living women Veterans across the country—the fastest-growing group of Veterans. Dedicated to serving you VA is doing…

Picture this: It has been a long day, and you are stuck in traffic and will probably miss your kid’s softball game. Feeling stressed just thinking about the situation? This is the kind of moment when stress takes over our bodies and wreaks havoc. But don’t stress! Quick relief is at your fingertips with these…

Retired Air Force Staff Sergeant Bill Stuart didn’t expect to deal with limb loss. For years, he lived with pain from a lump on his foot, brushing it off as just another scar from his time in service. But when he finally sought help, doctors diagnosed him with cancer. Two days later, they amputated his…

On June 14, the United States Army is commemorating 250 years of serving and defending the American people. In honor of this historic day, Veterans and the public in the National Capital Region are invited to attend the free festival and parade. A livestream broadcast will also be available for Americans across the nation to…

You know, a lot of folks think that when Veterans hang up the uniform, life just picks up right where they left off. But the truth is not that simple. One day you’re in a tight-knit crew with a solid routine and a clear purpose, and the next thing you know, you’re out—everything’s quiet. Maybe…

At VA, we actively work to meet Veterans in their own communities and promote opportunities to live happy and healthy lives. With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever. One such rural health facility…

When Navy Veteran Dr. Matthew Messa walks into the room, Veterans are often surprised to learn that he is their doctor. “I don’t hide who I am,” said Messa, an emergency physician at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. “You know, I walk in and they see who I am. They’re like, ‘You’re not the doctor.’…

The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely…

Content warning: This article addresses suicide, so reader caution is advised. If you are a Veteran in crisis, dial 988 and press 1 to reach our Veterans Crisis Line. There’s rarely a single reason why a Veteran attempts suicide. Instead, it’s often the result of many overlapping risk factors. Homelessness is one of those factors.…

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Veterans are at risk for developing lung cancer at more than twice the national average—but at Asheville VA, early detection and timely, personalized treatment are transforming outcomes. A hybrid operating room at the medical center allows VA doctors to find early-stage lung cancers and remove them in a minimally invasive procedure. This cuts time between…