Category: VA

The natural life cycle of a program Every nonprofit program eventually hits a wall. In the beginning, a program is fueled by the raw energy of a movement, a small group of true believers bound by a core truth and a shared emotional spark. But as that movement continues, it naturally reverts to sustained programming…

Funding will continue to support organizations that provide suicide prevention services for Veterans in communities nationwide VA has published a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). Through this funding opportunity, VA will award up to $111 million to eligible community-based organizations…

She served. She leads. She listens. During Women’s History Month, we honor those women who served our nation in uniform and who are also shaping the future of Veterans’ health care and policy. At VA, Women Veteran leaders are not symbolic voices, they are institutional leaders who bring lived experience, military culture and a deep…

Echoes of sacrifice: Houston Veteran finds connection to WWII tragedy at VA On a recent brisk February morning, Navy Veteran Jeff Fisher sat in the waiting room at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), attending a routine medical appointment. As he navigated the familiar halls, an overhead announcement caught his attention: a Four…

Across the country, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is transforming how health care is delivered to America’s Veterans—and strong leadership is essential to that mission. As the nation’s largest integrated health care system, VA provides care and services to millions of Veterans through an expansive network of medical centers, clinics and programs. To support…

VA celebrates Health Professions Education (HPE) Week 2026 Each year, VA celebrates Health Professions Education Week, when the department recognizes trainees, academic partners and education staff for the role they play in creating the next generation of health care professionals to serve Veterans and the nation. Every day, more than 124,000 health professions trainees—including nursing…

Ready for a better way to manage your low back pain—no pills required? Gentle yoga might help! In 2017, the American College of Physicians shared a guideline for treating low back pain. They recommend trying non-drug options first for long lasting back pain. Low back pain is very common. The National Center for Complementary and…

How personalized support helps Veterans adapt to vision loss For many, the prospect of blindness is daunting, often perceived as more life-altering than the loss of a limb. Vision loss can significantly impact a Veteran’s quality of life, affecting their independence, mobility and emotional well-being.  Army Veteran William Eilers can attest to the impact of vision loss. A former art instructor, photographer and…

Expanding access to antidote across the country to prevent overdose deaths among Veterans Veteran safety and well-being is at the center of everything we do at VA, and that is why naloxone is available at all health care facilities and Vet Centers nationwide. This initiative, aimed at combating opioid overdoses, marks a crucial milestone in…

How women shaped the earliest systems of care for returning soldiers While the history of Veteran mental health in the United States is often told through policies and institutions, the contributions of women during its earliest and most formative years deserve special recognition. From organizing care on the ground to advocating for structural reform, these…

Military spouses are resilient, adaptable and highly skilled, but frequent relocations and shifting responsibilities can make it challenging to build and sustain a career. Fortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers career support programs designed specifically for military spouses to provide resources that help them thrive no matter where military life takes them. If…

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recently shared how partnering with VA delivered real impact for student Veterans. During a recent Joint House and Senate Veterans Service Organization (VSO) Hearing, Tammy Barlet, SVA’s vice president of Government Affairs, emphasized the transformative impact of VA’s engagement at SVA’s 2026 National Conference (NatCon), held Jan. 8–10, in Colorado…