Category: VA

Columbia VA is thankful to welcome a new plastic surgeon to the ranks. Dr. Gary Culbertson started in July 2024 after a distinguished career spanning 46 years in military and civilian practice. Dr. Gary Culbertson “Dr. Culbertson is an experienced plastic surgeon with decades of practice history. He is not the first plastic surgeon here,…

If you have a passion for research and are looking for a way to improve the lives of Veterans, the Advanced Fellowship in Health Systems Research may be just what you’re looking for. The Advanced Fellowships in Health Systems Research are a 2-year, post-doctoral research fellowship with interdisciplinary training in advanced methods in health services…

VA is at the forefront of immersive technology implementation. One such tech is virtual reality (VR), which can be a life changing tool for Veterans facing chronic pain to those with other mental and physical health issues. VR provides Veterans with the opportunity to engage with new sights, sounds and experiences that they otherwise would…

Do you remember when you were a child and you felt sad, scared or hurt? Do you remember how it all changed the moment you realized there is someone who cares? Maybe it was a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, a friend or a pet who cared about you. Someone cared—and it made all the…

“This is a new way of us doing business,” said Jill Albanese, director of clinical operations in the VA Homeless Programs office. That new way is called “One Team,” and it’s helping VA pick up the pace when it comes to housing Veterans. Albanese recently joined us on the Ending Veteran Homelessness podcast to explore…

South Texas VA’s Women Veterans program, in collaboration with Soldiers’ Angels, a national non-profit organization, hosted an event for expecting and postpartum military Veterans. Titled “Tiny Threads of Thanks,” this special event aimed to honor and support those who have served our country by providing them with essential baby items and resources. Held at San…

For years, Veterans have returned home with invisible scars—illnesses and conditions caused by exposure to toxic substances. The passage of the PACT Act (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) marked a transformative step in addressing care gaps Veterans were facing after returning home from combat. The PACT Act ensures that Veterans receive the comprehensive, tailored care they…

Whether you’re heading back to school or taking the next step after graduating, we know how important it is to properly highlight your education and academic accomplishments on your resume. As with any section of your resume, leave no room for recruiters to raise a question. To begin with, supply the essentials, including the full…

Thomas and Kevin Nelson, a father and son duo, both served in the Army and, at one point, their service overlapped. Their connection runs deeper than family, though. It is also built on an understanding of what it means to serve something greater than oneself. Their enduring bond and legacy continues at the National Veterans…

As a new school year begins and Veterans Day nears, now is a great time to acknowledge those who fought and served in harm’s way to preserve our freedom and the freedom of others. So that young Americans can better understand the sacrifice of Veterans, VA and the Veterans Day National Committee are pleased to…

The Universal Sign for Help can be used in any situation where someone feels unsafe or threatened, if they feel they are being followed, are with an abusive partner at an appointment or are being trafficked. According to a 2022 study, intimate partner violence (IPV) is a growing concern for the military and Veteran community.…

When people talk about suicide, they tend to focus on the narrative that suicide is tragic, suicide is complex and there are still many things we don’t know about suicide. An often-overlooked aspect of the conversation is the importance of hope. In this article, I want to “flip the usual script” and let you know…