With your experience and training, we likely have many opportunities for you to begin a VA career, but it will be up to our physician/provider recruiters to help you find the best match and coordinate your initial meeting with the team on the ground. Our team is always looking for highly qualified physicians and Advanced…

Malnutrition is a serious condition in which the body does not receive the nutrients it needs to function properly. Contrary to popular belief, it can affect people of all ages, shapes and sizes. In recognition of Malnutrition Awareness Week, Sept. 18-22, VA is encouraging Veterans to learn what malnutrition means and how you can reduce…

“Hey, got a minute?” Usually when you hear this questions, it means more than one minute and the person asking wants something from you. Let’s turn that around and give ourselves just one moment. One moment of peace. One moment of breathing. One moment of gratitude. One moment to stretch your arms and flex your…

In an organization that thrives on diversity and inclusivity, fostering a culture of respect is essential within VA, where honoring those who have served our nation demands not only admiration but genuine respect. On Sept. 18, National Respect Day, we reflect on the significant impact respect has on the cultural health of VA and its…

Did you know around 1-in-3 Veterans who receive VA care access part of that care through telehealth? In recognition of the American Telemedicine Association’s third annual Telehealth Awareness Week (Sept. 17-23), VA is celebrating how telehealth has increased access to care for Veterans. Telehealth has played a pivotal role in overcoming barriers that Veterans face…

In the Veterans’ Bedford Green apartments on the Bedford VA campus lives a Navy Veteran whose life story captures the strength of the human spirit and the healing power of music. Ray Fernandes, once the drummer and background vocalist for the Boston rock band “The Atlantics,” will soon be inducted into the New England Music…

Eastern Oklahoma VA welcomed youth volunteers back to its facilities on June 7 – July 31 as part of the Youth Volunteer Summer Program, facilitated by the Center for Development and Civic Engagement. Students had the opportunity to work in many areas interacting with Veterans and their families at the Jack C. Montgomery VA and…

In pursuit of VA’s commitment to being a high-reliability organization and provide high-quality and holistic care, VA’s National Oncology Program recognizes the significance of healthy living in cancer care. Faced with the challenges of cancer, maintaining well-being is of utmost importance. VA has transformative resources, guidance and real-world perspectives that empower Veterans, enhance well-being and…

With more than 1.3 million Veterans impacted by some loss of hearing, VA is focused intently on changing the way hearing health care services are provided through an effort to bring licensed hearing instrument specialists to every VA facility. Working as a hearing instrument specialist, you’ll partner with Veterans on their journey back to better…

Eyeglasses are an essential service for eligible Veterans, as vision impairment can lead to mental health concerns, falls and need for social care. VA Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Services is committed to providing all eligible Veterans with eyeglasses and, in 2023, provided nearly two million pairs of eyeglasses to Veterans. Eye care is one of…

As the nation honors its Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action on Sept. 15, South Texas reflects on one of its own who continued to serve other Veterans once he returned home. Tillman Rutledge enlisted in the Army to go overseas during World War II and fight for his country. He was 17.…

Transitioning from military to civilian life was “a downhill spiral” for Army Veteran Gregory Saunders. Departing from his camouflage uniform, combat boots and the security of a military base to the new reality of calling a car as his home led him to a dark place. In the midst of nightmares and physical pain, he…