Category: VA

Finding the time and place to exercise can often be seen as a stumbling block that prevents us from engaging in better health practices. If this sounds like you, consider yoga, which offers us the ability to make healthy choices, improve movement and blood flow, and overall well-being through simple movements that require no additional…

Here’s how AMD can affect your life.  Picture the best moments of your life: family celebrations, dinner with friends or vacations at the beach. Imagine reading your favorite books, watching a beloved show or driving to a special place. All these experiences rely on the gift of sight. Unfortunately for many Veterans, especially those 50…

Homelessness rates in the U.S. and among Veterans are on two very different trajectories, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. As overall homelessness in the nation surged to a record high in 2024, Veteran homelessness reached its lowest point since counting began in 2009. We invited Ken…

Veteran Marina Perez does not let age define her as a competitor in the National Veterans Golden Age Games. Her story spans continents, challenges and victories, offering a beacon of hope and determination for all who face adversity. Perez, 79, combines willpower and a zest for life. It all started at the age of 33…

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…