Category: VA

VA Police officers serve as an active federal police force in and around our facilities. Despite working outside the typical clinical duties performed at VA facilities, VA Police are an integral and unique part of the care we provide Veterans. “VA Police is very unique. We have a model of policing that they ingrain from…

Women are the fastest-growing group of Veterans in the United States. There are more than 600,000 women registered for VA health services and women make up 30% of all new VA patients. That’s why Orlando VA is committed to providing virtual resources and classes to women Veterans to ensure they feel supported. The virtual component…

Women Veterans deserve the best prosthetic and sensory aids designed to fit their lifestyle and body based on their unique health care needs. VA offers comprehensive and advanced prosthetic devices, sensory aids and rehabilitation services. We know that size and appearance matter. We’re further enhancing options so you can choose items that meet your personal…

Studies show that mindfulness meditation can promote physical, emotional and social well-being. Perhaps you have done some mindfulness before and even found it helpful. But the challenge is often in keeping up the practice when we have so little time. We all have busy lives. Our schedules are filled with tasks and appointments. Although we…

The Texas Workforce Commission celebrated West Texas VA at the Texas Conference for Employers recently in Big Spring, Texas. The event was created to recognize distinguished employers who are dedicated to hiring Veterans. The recognition marks West Texas VA as an exemplary employer for Veterans in the state. The “We Hire Vets” program, administered by…

A unique program at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is offering Veterans a chance to de-stress and reconnect with nature in a way they might not have expected… by swimming with stingrays. Led by Lou Krieger, an Army Vietnam Veteran, the program has been running for six years and is recommended by the…

In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport explores the connections between PTSD and the legal system, as well as resources available for arrested or incarcerated Veterans with Dr. Matthew Stimmel, the National Training director for VA’s Veterans Justice Outreach Program and a clinical instructor at the Stanford University School of…

Grover, the newest staff member, wakes up, excited to go to work. He greets everyone in the office with a dogly wag of his tail, inspects a few breakfast items and checks if physical therapy has any new balls to steal. “He brings joy to the staff and Veterans.” Grover is Marine Corps Veteran David…

If you are interested in a job at VA, summer is the perfect time to meet with our recruiters. Throughout July and August, our team will attend events with: Pri-Med West, from July 18-20, 2024. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), from Aug. 1-3, 2024. National Medical Association (NMA), from Aug. 3-7, 2024. American Psychological…

Cindy and Lee Stover have been caring for their son, Joe, a Navy Veteran since he was injured in 2009. Joe has a traumatic brain injury and partial paralysis due to a closed fracture of the spine. Cindy and Lee are his legal guardians and are both his full-time caregivers… in need of some respite.…

At the Kalispell (MT) Vet Center, a unique and innovative approach to therapy is helping Veterans and service members scale new heights in more ways than one. By incorporating indoor rock climbing into their therapeutic modalities, the Vet Center team offers a dynamic and engaging way for individuals to overcome physical and emotional challenges, especially…

In June, VA honors National Cancer Survivor Month by spotlighting the brave journey of Veteran cancer survivors and the many ways they can find support at VA beyond their cancer treatment. Cancer survivorship is more than overcoming physical challenges. It is a path of resilience, hope and healing that extends well beyond treatment. For Veterans…