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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.

Houston VA provides top pancreas care
July 9, 2025

Houston VA been designated as the first Center of Excellence for pancreas care within the VA system by the National Pancreas Foundation.
24/7 peer support for Veterans, 365 days a year
July 9, 2025

Vets4Warriors offers 24/7 confidential peer support year-round to make sure no Veteran or member of the military family feels alone.
Training for suicide prevention
July 9, 2025

Blue Star Support Circles: Upstream Solutions to Crisis has reached many caregivers, Veterans, military members, and their supporters in our effort to end Veteran suicide. A Veteran and physician share's his positive review of this program's training for suicide prevention.
Network like a pro
July 8, 2025

Networking is a powerful tool for advancing your career. Here are some simple dos and don’ts to help you network like a pro.
Therapy changed how I think about my chronic pain
July 8, 2025

After decades of chronic pain and 10 years on painkillers, an Air Force Veteran found relief through a new treatment at VA Eastern Colorado that retrains how the brain responds to long-term pain signals.
Live Whole Health #280: Mobility through movement
July 7, 2025

Mobility exercises can support your daily activity and functionality to help you live your life to the fullest!