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Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.
And the 2025 Veterans Day poster contest winner is…
The votes are in and the winner of the 2025 Veterans Day Poster Contest is...
VA enlists digital tool to help prevent Veteran suicide
VA’s SQUARES technology for reducing Veteran homelessness is marking its 10th Anniversary by expanding to tackle Veteran suicide prevention.
Life insurance premiums discounted for service members, spouses and Veterans
Starting July 1, 2025, service members, their spouses and Veterans covered under VA life insurance programs will see lower monthly premiums.
VA continues partnership with Oracle Health to deploy Federal Electronic Health Record
This week, VA awarded the third option period for its contract with Oracle Health to support its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization.

The VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts your VA health and benefit information and resources at your fingertips — anywhere, anytime! For your security, the app requires you to enter the same login credentials you use for VA.gov.

Centenarian Veterans honored at Maui PACT Act event
Veterans at event offered health screenings, diabetic foot checks, vaccines, blood pressure checks, VA benefits and PACT Act registration.
How a Vietnam Veteran benefited from the PACT Act
82-year-old Army Veteran Wendell Bell was 30% service connected disabled and unaware of what he was eligible for under the PACT Act.
VA leads the way in exposure-informed care
As of July 2024, VA has approved more than 1.1 million claims made through the PACT Act. VA leads the way in exposure-informed care.
Veterans receive support and benefits at PACT Act event
Hundreds of Veterans attended an event aimed at providing support and assistance through the VA PACT Act.
The PACT Act: 2024 Expanded Health Care Eligibility toolkit
VA has prepared this PACT Act Stakeholder Toolkit for you to use and share information about VA’s expansion of health care eligibility for Veterans.

Live Whole Health #281: Take a stand!
July 14, 2025

Movement and mobility help you keep your independence. Tai Chi is a great practice for older Veterans. This recording offers a short practice for those who use a walker or a chair for balance.
A toast to health: One Veteran swaps cocktails for mocktails
July 14, 2025

Reducing alcohol intake with mocktails can positively affect your health.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

This post contains links jobs for the week of July 14, 2025. Each week, we post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.
Getting Veterans off the street: A new step toward ending Veteran homelessness
July 13, 2025

VA’s new surge initiative aims to find unsheltered Veterans by meeting them where they are and fast-tracking their access to housing and care.
Houston VA breaks ground on state-of-the-art clinic
July 12, 2025

VA Houston recently kicked off construction on a brand-new outpatient clinic in Beaumont. This state-of-the-art facility will be nearly double the size of the current Beaumont clinic and will offer Veterans a comprehensive range of health care services.
Serving those who served: Food service careers at VA
July 11, 2025

From preparing nutritious meals to supporting hospital kitchen operations, VA food service workers help ensure that Veterans receive high-quality, nourishing meals.