Category: VA

Are you ready to count your blessings? Even if you’re not feeling particularly grateful this year, this season offers us a chance to stop and think about what really matters to us. Taking “inventory” of your blessings can be good for your Whole Health. Gratitude has been linked to many psychological, physical and social benefits,…

Veteran finds that and more in VA health care Every so often, we all need some encouragement—a pat on the back, a warm smile; a trusted, healthy source of comfort or inspiration—we can turn to during life’s trying moments. For Air Force Veteran Andre Long, he found that and more in VA health care and…

Offering a home away from home To help welcome families visiting inpatient Veterans at VA Boston Healthcare System, Kathy Johnson and Alisha Long volunteered for a mission to restore the raised bed gardens outside the Fisher House. “The planters needed some help,” said Long, a registered nurse. “We wanted to brighten up the patio for…

Small food choices can lead to significant health benefits. Whether you want to follow a strict vegetarian diet or add a few plant-based meals to your week, the benefits are undeniable.   From improving heart health and boosting energy levels to supporting a more sustainable environment, a plant-based diet can have a profoundly positive impact on…

Air Force Veteran Thomas Deaton never expected that recovery would lead him back into the world of competition. Yet earlier this summer, he took to the court and the field as part of the Air Force Team at the Warrior Games, carrying not only his athletic ability but also the resilience that has defined his…

How VA’s “Getting Veterans Off the Streets” initiative helped support unsheltered Veterans The safest, healthiest place for homeless Veterans is within VA’s housing programs and supportive services. That is the message and mission of the “Getting Veterans Off the Streets” outreach events that took place across the nation earlier this summer. “VA recognizes how important…

Meet with a VA recruiter Explore a new career at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) while you attend exciting conferences across the U.S. Our recruiters will be attending several events in November and December to share more about available opportunities and how a career at VA can have a big impact on Veterans.  If…

VA medical providers team up to provide CPR When a patient collapsed and became unresponsive in the lobby of the Tomball VA Outpatient Clinic in Texas in April, a page went out for help. Physician assistant Eric Lopez and nurse Tiffany Massenburg were the first to respond. Life restored through teamwork Physician assistant Eric Lopez…

A real conversation on suicide prevention with community connection The “Mental Health Matters” chat brought professionals, advocates, community members and local leaders in the Charleston, SC, area together for an honest dialogue centered on the strength and hope in healing found in meaningful connection. Everyone offered perspectives on the mental health challenges facing today’s military…

You served with dedication and strength. Now, you deserve health care that recognizes your service and supports your whole health. At VA, our mission is to provide care designed for Veterans—including women Veterans—at every stage of life. A health care system for Veterans, including you VA is the nation’s largest health care system built for…

VA firefighters assist Tuskegee with two structure fires in one morning Just after sunrise, on July 28, smoke was already rising over Tuskegee. A house fire was pushing thick clouds into the morning sky. Fire crews were on a mission and on the move. Minutes later, another call came in. A second home was burning…

Finds hope and support at her local VA With joy and enthusiasm, Army Veteran Patricia Ann Reynolds rose from her chair and pulled the bell’s cord, marking the end of her final chemotherapy session at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Reynolds first learned about the oncology services at the 5-star-rated facility while living in…