Category: VA

Like the Veterans we serve, rural communities are as diverse and exciting as you can imagine. You may find an opportunity to be closer to family and friends, or just enjoy a greater sense of privacy. Perhaps the lower cost of living or even the allure of open space appeals to you. Today, we’ll visit…

If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you may be struggling to cope and are unsure of what to do next. With great sympathy for your loss, VA offers you help and resources during this profoundly difficult time. You are not alone While your grief experience is unique, please know that you are…

If you think you can’t do yoga, you may be surprised to learn otherwise! The many styles of yoga practiced in the United States typically combine physical postures, breathing techniques, philosophy and meditation or relaxation, but there are many ways to practice that don’t involve intense movement or extreme flexibility. Yoga has been around for…

VA recently broke ground on the new El Paso VA Health Care Center (HCC). The new HCC will be situated on an approximately 36-acre site in Fort Bliss, Texas, close to the recently relocated William Beaumont Army Medical Center. The project encompasses a new central energy plant, access roads, surface parking, stormwater management, site lighting,…

Most people would probably forgive Thomas Carlson for a little pessimism. The Marine Corps Veteran who deployed to Vietnam is now facing the burden of stage IV prostate cancer. But Carlson is anything but negative. Having being exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, his prostate cancer was presumed to be the result of toxic exposures…

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization known for its commitment to supporting communities, demonstrated its dedication to serving those in need. Kerrville VA received a generous donation from the American Red Cross in the form of a six-seater golf cart. A small handover ceremony was held to celebrate the partnership and shared dedication to…

Approximately half of Veterans enrolled in VA care are over the age of 65. Veterans in this age group are more frequent users of emergency care, and more likely to be readmitted to the emergency department (ED) than younger Veterans. Fayetteville VA SCOUTS intermediate care technicians VA’s Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative aims to provide comprehensive…

Veterans face unique difficulties when returning home and transitioning back to civilian life, and our psychiatrists expertly tailor treatment plans that empower Veterans to take charge of their wellbeing and pursue fuller lives. This approach allows our Veterans the opportunity to take an active role in their mental health care. We want our Veterans to…

Joseph A. Abbondondelo was born in January 1924 in Rosalind, Long Island. His father, Nicholas, worked in the building construction line, and his mother, Carmella Alvin Dandello, was a homemaker. Joseph had an older sister and two younger brothers, both of whom also served in the military. One of his brothers served in the medical…

Texas Valley Coastal Bend VA held the 2024 Veterans Community Mental Health Summit on a sunny Friday in August at the new Coastal Bend Food Bank facility in the heart of Corpus Christi, Texas. Mental health panel discussion The food bank had a different feel that day. The Mobile Medical Unit and the Mobile Vet…

Charleston Veterans are playing in a regional sled hockey league to promote camaraderie and the development of excellence in their sport. The Charleston Warriors sled hockey team, open to players with any physical or cognitive disabilities, was founded in 2018. The Warriors are part of the Southeast Sled Hockey League, which was founded in 2016.…

VA offers programs to support Veterans in crisis, such as the Veterans Crisis Line. However, there is a need to assess mental health in the event of a crisis to increase trust and potentially avoid incarceration or involuntary hospitalization. Veterans Mobile Evaluation Team (VMET) and Veterans Response Teams (VRT) are two innovative programs that collaborate…