Category: VA

One thousand days and counting. Approaching three years sober, Navy Veteran Leon Huynh has turned the corner toward a successful recovery. His transformation is just another example of the transformative outcomes for Veterans graduating from the San Diego VA ASPIRE Center. The center is a unique residential domiciliary for post-9/11 Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic…

As a military spouse, you have a distinct perspective on what it means to care for Veterans. You’re educated, qualified and ready to serve families who have lived through experiences similar to your own. That’s knowledge other candidates just can’t duplicate. Last year, VA became the first federal agency to sign the 4+1 Commitment, a voluntary…

This year, consider making a resolution to reflect on your relationship with alcohol and give “Dry January” a go. This campaign officially launched in 2010 to encourage people to recognize the health effects alcohol has on the body. Taking a break from alcohol can have a positive effect on whole health. Some benefits you might…

Caregivers work hard to make sure Veterans receive the care they need. VA virtual care tools can make that work easier. Whether you’re a Veteran’s family member or a professional caregiver, VA has virtual care tools to help you on your journey. Here are four VA resources that can help as you care for the…

On Veterans Day, the newly formed Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. VA Nurse Honor Guard proudly marched down Second Street in nursing regalia to show their respect for our nation’s Veterans. This same group of nurses has also accepted the mission of honoring the distinguished careers of VA nurses as a tribute during their memorial…

VA provides quality, thoughtful, long-term care services to over 500,000 Veterans, from those with traumatic brain injuries to those who need assistance with daily tasks in their older age. VA’s long-term care options give Veterans tailored support and help them maintain their independence.  Veterans receive skilled nursing care As Veterans age or experience illnesses that…

Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. VFW’s Combat Tested Gaming tournaments is bringing together Veterans, active duty personnel and the gaming world. The tournaments foster camaraderie, emotional support and service, providing a space for mental well-being and the opportunity to…

Right now, women are the fastest-growing group of Veterans in the United States. Women Veterans are professionals, mothers and retirees spanning different ages, racial backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities and sexual orientations. To help us meet their unique needs, gynecologists provide reproductive and sexual health services in a variety of environments. Many Veteran patients are treated…

More than 141,000 Veterans receive their care at Tennessee Valley VA, supporting the needs of Veterans across 55 counties in middle Tennessee, 13 in southern Kentucky and five in northern Georgia. It is a mission that would not be accomplished without volunteers. Gary Richmond Four-hundred twenty-three volunteers support the Center for Development and Civic Engagement…

What is free, requires no equipment or facility, and takes only a few minutes to create changes in your mind and body? Breathing! As it turns out, the fastest way to shift from a “fight or flight” to a “rest and digest” state is something you already do all day, every day. We’re just going…

The list of people who helped Veteran Rosa Terry go from homeless to owning a home is a long one. From the VA nurse who first told her about the HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program to the psychologist who helped her get a handle on her posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the social workers who…

As one VA employee can attest, Clinical Resource Hubs can bridge gaps in health care coverage. Dr. Samara Martinez is no stranger to military culture and what it means to serve. Born at Darnall Army Hospital at Fort Cavazos, formerly Fort Hood, her family’s military lineage dating back to World War II shaped her passion…