Category: VA

Summer is in full swing! And even if you’re not on a tropical island, you can still enjoy the summer vibe by indulging in some of the season’s signature produce: tropical fruits! Tropical fruits aren’t just delicious, they’re also packed with essential nutrients and antioxidants that are beneficial to your health. From juicy mangoes to…

At the 38th National Veterans Golden Age Games, camaraderie and competition will be a family affair for Ray Tingstrom and his sons, Pete and Mick, as they demonstrate the bonds of service and fitness.  Ray Tingstrom, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Vietnam Veteran, has always believed in staying active. Raised on a ranch, his…

In a moving ceremony on July 3, Veterans were joined by their families, friends, community members and VA staff as Tomah VA saluted area Veterans over 100 years of age at its first centenarian celebration. Special ceremony for centenarians Director Karen Long (above) presented six Veteran centenarians a framed and hand-signed letter of appreciation and…

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is encouraging customers to choose vegetables for their Whole Health and offering more veggies in VCS cafés nationwide. Customers can choose veggies in a multitude of ways. They can choose veggies as a side from the PatriotCafé, a snack from the PatriotStore, a salad from PatriotBrew or as a topping on…

Seven U.S. Army soldiers, one Army Reserve soldier and two Veterans are representing Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which begins today. The Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) is well-represented with both returning medalists and newcomers alike aiming for gold. Notably, AMU’s former member Vincent Hancock, a five-time Olympian, has a chance to…

It’s important to remember that the application process at VA can be affected by any number of factors. The number of positions to be filled, the need for the position, and even the number of candidates can slow things down or speed things up. However, there are a few points in the application process where…

Veterans nationwide who have cancer can access selected clinical trials virtually.   What is a decentralized clinical trial? A decentralized clinical trial (DCT) is a type of research study where patients can participate from their own homes or local clinics rather than having to go to a specific research center or hospital. Through DCTs, doctors…

For more than 10 years, Larry Wilson has been a bridge between Veterans and My HealtheVet, VA’s online patient portal. As a My HealtheVet Coordinator at Eastern Colorado VA, he spends his days helping Veterans navigate My HealtheVet and connecting them to their health care. Larry Wilson Working with Veterans comes easily to Wilson. After…

This week, we will celebrate National Hire a Veteran Day, which serves as a chance to honor the service and skills of Veterans nationwide. This special day is set aside to raise awareness of civilian employment for transitioning service members and Veterans after their military service, a call to action for those who hire and those…

VA Health Chat is now available to Veterans in all 18 VISNs. Veterans can use the app to easily connect with VA staff to ask questions about their health. For Army Veteran Letitia Dupree, VA Health Chat is a game changer as it relates to her health care. She first used the app to schedule…

Just like any other emergency, you need to be prepared for a suicide crisis before it starts. VA offers a range of programs, initiatives and a network of support to ensure you have the resources you need. Use an app to help you stay safe during a crisis VA’s Safety Plan app helps you create…

Do you find that you are always rushing from one thing to the next? Do you ever wonder what it would be like to stop rushing and just completely pause, even just for a moment? All day long, we are moving from one task to another—constantly moving, always busy. Even when we are sitting down,…