Category: VA

Innovation and learning join forces to drive transformative changes in health care at VA. From pioneering new medical technologies to reimagining how care is delivered, innovation is a daily commitment at VA to improve the well-being of Veterans across the country. If you’re looking for a career that allows you to provide care to those…

When life gets tough—when we feel sick, lonely, angry, tired, sad, or scared—we often pull back to protect ourselves. This reaction is normal and can help for short-term problems. For example, resting in bed for a day or two when you have back pain is a healthy choice. Sometimes, stress and problems last a long…

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Franchessca Palm, a Navy Veteran and former hospital corpsman dental assistant, proudly served five years, including duty at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, Maryland, and aboard the USS Harry S. Truman. After separating from the Navy with a 100% disability rating, she knew VA health care would be an essential resource as she…

Secure sign-in changes are here. VA is making these changes to meet modern security standards for protecting your personal data and help preventing scammers from stealing your benefits. You can no longer use your My HealtheVet user ID and password to sign in to VA.gov, VA apps or any other online VA services. After Sept.…

Spring is the time to try new ways of staying active. With VA’s virtual care resources, you have all the tools you need to support your goals—anytime, anywhere, right from your mobile devices. Here are three VA mobile apps to try that can help you take your health and fitness to the next level. 1.…

Franz “Frank” Cohn was born in August 1925 in Breslau, Germany. His family fled to the United States just before the Nazi Kristallnacht. Cohn was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943. During his basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, he was sworn in as a U.S. citizen. Soon after, he was assigned to the…

During spring, many Veterans and beneficiaries are busy cleaning house. Spring is also a good time to clean more than your home by reducing paper and disposing of outdated electronic devices. While navigating what to keep and what to dispose of, it’s an ideal time to review the steps needed to protect your personally identifiable…

Art was a big part of John Lewis’ life growing up in Brooklyn, New York. Born in Puerto Rico to Trinidadian parents, he sought solace from the inner-city streets while living with his parents and 8 siblings. Veteran John Lewis holds a piece of his work Being the eldest child, Lewis found his outlet in…

When Marine Corps Veteran Ivson Shelley was admitted to hospice care at the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania, he shared a heartfelt wish: to marry his lifelong love, Wanda Rivera. The couple had dated over 50 years before and rekindled their relationship 10 years ago. Upon hearing the Vietnam War Veteran’s wish, the VA…

“VLM for Living Veterans” allows Veterans to share their life stories today. Made possible by the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM), the new online feature is free and it enables Veterans to securely share their photos, autobiographies, military and life milestone achievements, and historical documents about their lives. All you need to do is sign up…

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. Many Veterans need assistance at home and out in the community. Caregivers are a critical part of their care. Join Blue Star Families in The Neighborhood…