VA’s Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE) is kicking off a “Direct to Vets” series on Feb. 14 at the Villa Milano in Columbus, Ohio. Central Ohio VA’s CDCE partnered with Veteran Service Organizations and other community sponsors to provide an entertaining evening of music and fellowship. The event is free to Veterans from all…
Innovations and partnerships transform Veterans’ access to care
Every day, there are new inventions, new mobile apps to download and new solutions for simple everyday tasks. VA has led the charge on many world-renowned innovations, such as developing a standard for better-fitting lighter artificial limbs to creating the first nicotine patch to help smokers quit. Advancements in delivering and accessing health care…
Montford Point Marines and the Congressional Gold Medal
In honor of its 30th anniversary, VA’s Center for Minority Veterans is recognizing Congressional Gold Medal recipients/groups for each month of 2024. During Black History Month, we honor and remember the Montford Point Marines’ courage, determination, and sacrifice. These brave men were the first African Americans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps, paving the…
Misconceptions about PTSD: Part One
In this first episode of a two-part series on the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport discusses some common myths surrounding PTSD with Dr. Kelly Maieritsch, clinical psychologist and director of the PTSD Mentoring program that supports PTSD specialty clinics throughout VA. Myth: Only military Veterans and people in combat zones get PTSD. Fact:…
Learn how to align your answers with the VA interview process
As you prepare for your coveted VA interview, you may be wondering what to expect. After all, you want to make the best impression and get to work serving Veterans right away. We can help. At VA, we use a performance-based interview (PBI) process. With these kinds of questions, we’re going to ask you to describe what…
Virtual Internship 2024: Unleash your potential at VA’s Digital Media Engagement team
VA, in collaboration with the Department of State, is once again opening applications for the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) Internship Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. This virtual internship opportunity is designed for U.S. citizens who are passionate about serving our nation’s Veterans while gaining professional experience in digital communications and beyond. Who can…
#LiveWholeHealth #207: Music for brain and body
Turn up the volume on some of your favorite songs—your brain and body will be happy! Music activates many of the brain’s regions and networks, and can support well-being, quality of life, memory and more. Add some simple movement to the mix and it creates an entire brain-body activity. If you are interested in learning…
VA Video Connect: Where convenience and quality care align
VA Video Connect (VVC) makes it easier than ever for caregivers to join the telehealth visits of the Veterans for whom they provide care. VVC is VA’s secure videoconferencing app designed to help Veterans and their caregivers quickly and easily meet with VA health care providers through live video on any computer or mobile device…
VA joins the country in celebrating Black History Month
Each February, VA joins the entire country in celebrating Black History Month. During this month, we celebrate all Black Americans, Black VA colleagues and the Black Veterans who have served and sacrificed for this nation in every conflict since the American Revolution. This year’s Black History Month theme is African Americans and the Arts. The…
Chinle VA clinic providing five-day-a-week primary care services
Northern Arizona VA is officially providing reliable five-day-a-week face-to-face primary care services at its rural health clinic located in Chinle. To celebrate the significant expansion of services, a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the clinic Jan. 22. Leaders from VA, Indian Health Service and Navajo Nation all spoke during the event.…
Explore the benefits you can earn as a healthcare engineer at VA
Healthcare engineers at VA work to ensure health care can be delivered smoothly to Veterans. In addition to putting your expertise to good use, healthcare engineer jobs at VA offer access to opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. We make these investments in you and your career because we know that you’ll bring your best…
Point in Time: Mapping Veteran homelessness
On a single night in January, a dedicated team from Birmingham VA embarked on a crucial mission along with scores of others. Their goal was not only to count the homeless population but also to identify Veterans among them as part of the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count. Armed with clipboards, flashlights and a…