Category: VA

When Army Veteran Bob Atnip met Indianapolis VAMC Whole Health coach Angie Hardage, he didn’t really believe his life could improve. Reeling from a divorce and suffering with severe back pain, Atnip was rarely leaving home and barely moving. His health declined while his weight climbed to 430 pounds. Disillusioned, he sold his trike motorcycle,…

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…

James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital (JAHVH) Chief of Innovation Dr. Indra Sandal was awarded the Federal Excellence in Healthcare Management Award as part of the 29th annual Joint Federal Sector Awards. Announced at the American College of Healthcare Executive (ACHE) 2025 Congress in Houston, TX, from March 23-28, the award highlights federal health care leaders…

Pregnant women Veterans: Every VA facility has a maternity care coordinator ready to support you, provide health screenings and ensure you have access to needed education, resources, and supplies throughout your pregnancy and the year afterward. Maternity care coordinators understand the unique needs of women Veterans. Having one at your side means you’ve got an…

For many Americans, having access to enough fresh fruits and vegetables to meet the USDA’s recommendation to fill half your plate can be difficult due to distance to grocery stores or lack of transportation. Growing your own plants can provide a wallet-friendly option without needing to leave home. Consider starting a container garden even if…

Rodney V. “Rocky” Sickmann was born in July 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri. He joined the Marine Corps after graduating from Washington High School in 1976, and served in both the Second and Third Marine Division at Okinawa and Camp Lejeune, respectively. Sickmann then received an assignment after completing Marine Security Guard School. Sickmann was…

To provide fast, tailored and reliable support for the Veterans who call VA contact centers, as well as slash costs associated with older, legacy platforms, the VA Office of Information and Technology is transforming Veteran support by migrating VA contact centers to a new cloud platform.   Deploying solutions at the speed of need   The Women…

Be gentle to yourself! Kudos to those who run marathons, powerlift, or complete a high-intensity tennis match. These strenuous exercises can be good for burning calories, creating strength and improving endurance. But moving the body in gentle ways is also good for you, and you don’t even have to get out of your chair! A…

Have you ever received an email from VA that prompts you to open it with a one-time passcode or a secure web link? These steps mean that the email has an extra layer of security applied to protect your sensitive information.    Protected emails are easy to open!    To open a protected email, all you need…

VA challenges you to take the Five Days to be Healthier Together challenge. By working together, we can be stronger and healthier together. Here is the challenge. Monday Enroll in health care. Accessing health services is an important step to improving health. VA encourages all Veterans to access health care benefits to improve their health, fitness…

Hello, I am a veteran, did not went to war, but if I had to , I would. I separeated in 1983. But life in days is hard and financial is even more. Just wondering if I qualify to ask questions. Thank you Author: Norma

This is simply friendly buddy’s six advice Jesus style Pray for your buddy’s six Read a scripture that encourages your buddy’s six Sing a praise and worship song with your buddy to uplift your buddy’s six Author: Jonathan