Category: VA

Joey Straw, an acute care nurse at Nashville VA, went about his rounds like any other day unaware that it would be the day he would save a Veteran’s life. He stepped into his next patient’s room and began his evaluation. His patient was recovering from a chronic illness and required extensive care in an…

Harry R. Truman was born in October 1896 in Ivydale, West Virginia, and was raised by foster parents. He enlisted in the Army during World War I, where he was assigned to the 100th Aero Squadron, 7th Squad. Truman trained as an avionic mechanic but soon found himself on the troopship Tuscania, en route to…

Innovation has long been a cornerstone of the work we do at VA, from developing the first implantable cardiac pacemaker in 1960 and the first electronic health record in 1970 to being one of the first U.S. health care systems to adopt 5G and test its use cases in 2020. With the theme of “From…

During Data Privacy Week (Jan. 27 – 31), VA is sharing guidance on how Veterans and their beneficiaries can protect their data, especially Personally Identifiable Information (PII). It’s crucial to recognize that fraudsters often target Veterans through various scams to gain access to personal data, resulting in identity theft. Understanding Identity Theft Identity theft occurs…

When facing a life challenge, there are many possible avenues for support. I want you to know you’re not alone and there are people who care about you and want to help. Here are some VA resources that can help guide you in reaching out. Talk to your local suicide prevention coordinator A suicide prevention…

More than 4 million Americans live with glaucoma, including at least 1.5 million with symptoms that limit their eyesight. Glaucoma is an eye disease that begins when the optic nerve is damaged, often from a buildup of eye pressure, and can result in vision loss and even blindness. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of…

In a world defined by technological advancements and digital innovation, the concepts of privacy, security and convenience have taken center stage. Convenience allows everyday tasks to be simpler, faster and more efficient. However, with the constant connectivity and data-driven nature of our activities, the balance between privacy, cybersecurity and convenience is delicate, but critical. The…

In today’s interconnected world, managing your online presence is more important than ever. Simple actions can make a significant difference in safeguarding your data and privacy on social media and gaming platforms and the internet, which are all increasingly targeted by bad actors. These bad actors want your personal information to use for their own…

Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day, which marks the importance of safeguarding personal information online and preparing for sign-in changes. VA is committed to ensuring Veteran information is protected and that our technologies meet modern security standards. That is why two major changes are coming to how Veterans, caregivers and beneficiaries sign in to VA…

At the VetResources Community Network (VRCN), we believe in the power of community and the transformative potential of all Veteran-community serving organizations and teams. It is with this spirit in mind that we challenge U.S.-based non-profit teams and organizations who are making strides to create impactful change to support our Veterans, their families, caregivers and/or…

It’s the third week of January. Where are your new year’s resolutions? Are you on track exactly following your plan? Maybe you’re losing steam? Or maybe, like a lot of people, you have completely let them go. When our goals aren’t “SMART,” we struggle to succeed. SMART Goals Make your resolutions or goals SMART. This…

For Marine Corps Veteran Mark Stulz, it was his recreational therapist, Janelle Gustafson, who convinced him to get on a plane and go to the National Veteran Wheelchair Games in New Orleans in July 2024.  “I shot the targets and sent them in.” “She kept twisting my arm. Then she twisted both legs. She said…