Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a specialized medical treatment where patients breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized room or chamber. In this controlled environment, the air pressure is significantly increased, often to three times higher than normal air pressure. This increase allows the lungs to gather and transport more oxygen throughout the body than would…
Putting Veterans on the path to permanent housing
Bay Pines VA welcomed Veterans to the C.W. Bill Young VA for a surge event aimed at rapidly moving unhoused Veterans into sheltered or transitional housing and on a path to permanent housing. Since January 2022, Bay Pines VA has helped 1,377 Veterans move into permanent residences. Last year, the team helped VA exceed its…
Telestroke training key in caring for Veteran stroke victims
VA’s National Telestroke Program (NTSP) provides acute stroke care to Veterans at VA facilities that do not have a neurologist available. Using telehealth technologies, a neurologist from the NTSP center can evaluate patients and provide a treatment plan for the on-site staff to complete. With machines humming and equipment beeping, the simulation lab seemed just…
Try these tactful tips to tackle the gaps in your resume
No matter what you might have heard, a resume gap does not have to be a black mark on your application. At VA, we understand the challenges that can arise during your career. Life happens and sometimes that means your resume might have some gaps in it. This is especially true for military spouses, who…
The state of homelessness among women Veterans in 2023
Army Veteran Kimberly Carrillo left the military after five years in part because she lacked access to adequate daycare. After her marriage ended and her mother died, she fell into depression, lost her job and couch-surfed, kids in tow. Carrillo and her family were homeless. Marine Veteran Natasha McCoy spent 20 years after service gainfully…
Lifesaving impact of care coordination in cancer treatment
Maureen Roepsch’s story is more than just beating cancer. It’s about the power of a system that has your back. Her experience, like the thousands of other Veterans fighting cancer with support from VA, demonstrates the importance of vigilance, timely screenings and the profound impact of VA’s comprehensive care along the path of a cancer…
New hope for ALS Veterans
A new clinical research trial at Michael E. DeBakey VA is offering Veterans with ALS hope for the future. As part of the research trial, 10 Veterans with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis will get the opportunity to receive groundbreaking cell therapy targeted at reducing neuroinflammation as a treatment for the neurodegenerative disease. ALS is a rare…
TeleNephrology provides critical kidney care to Veterans across the country
In the United States, an estimated 15% of adults have chronic kidney disease. For those 65 and older, that estimate jumps to 34%. Kidney disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and case numbers are growing at an alarming rate. With a national shortage of nephrologists (kidney specialists), Veterans living in rural…
Salesforce preparing Veterans, military spouses for tech careers
To combat employment challenges, VA collaborates with Salesforce in a partnership facilitated by VA’s National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP). Entering the civilian workforce can be challenging for transitioning service members (TSMs) and Veterans. Frequent relocations can also negatively impact military spouses. While the Veteran and nonveteran unemployment rates are similar, Veterans are…
Volunteer at VA in the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Each year, we at VA celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in recognition of Dr. King’s determination to see everyone volunteer to improve their communities. In so doing, we share in our experiences and promote the messages of diversity and equality. While celebrated as a holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is also designated as…
Post-holiday winter blues? VA can help
Now that the holidays are over and winter is settling in, are you feeling sad, depressed or just plain down? You’re not alone. Many people feel that way around this time of year. The good news is that VA is here for you. We can help you cope with the post-holiday winter blues—in person and…
Live Whole Health #204: What does your spine have to say?
If your spine could talk, it would probably tell you that it needs some attention! Ideally you should take just 30 seconds every hour to move the spine. Doing this will support a healthier posture and a healthier you. Microbreaks to support your spine health Take micro breaks during your workday. Walk to the bathroom,…