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Veteran care will improve with Federal EHR updates
You want the best care. You want your care team to make more informed decisions. The Federal EHR's new updates will make that happen.
Memorial Day observances and events across the nation
VA invites Veterans, their families, caregivers, survivors, and the public to honor fallen service members by attending Memorial Day ceremonies at VA National Cemeteries, VA Medical Centers, and surrounding communities across the country.
Veterans’ trust in VA hits record high: A promising trend for our heroes
Overall trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached an all-time high. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, 82% of Veterans who used VA services — including health care, benefits, burials and memorials — reported that they trust VA to fulfill the nation’s commitment to them.
What’s different this time: Why VA is confident in and accelerating deployments of the Federal EHR
The Federal EHR, VA's long-awaited, long-doubted health care transformation, is finally happening.
Modernizing VA home loans
VA is enhancing the VA Home Loan program with cutting-edge technologies, making it easier and more efficient for our Veterans to achieve the American Dream of homeownership.

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.

Put your expertise to use as a medical instrument technician at VA
June 5, 2026

Medical instrument technicians can be found all over VA, making this job one of the most visible roles in the hospital system, and one of the most demanding.
Start a suicide prevention talk to help save a Veteran’s life
June 5, 2026

It's not easy, but starting a suicide prevention talk with a loved one may help to save a Veteran’s life.
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on skin cancer, artificial lungs and physical therapy
June 5, 2026

VA Research published new findings on a potential new skin cancer treatment, artificial lung engineering and improving physical therapy access in VA.
Vets to Teachers: University of North Georgia teacher certification program
June 5, 2026

Have you ever thought about teaching as a career? The University of North Georgia can help you earn your teaching credential through a fully online certification program.
Free course from Warrior Rising helps service-disabled Veterans explore business ownership
June 4, 2026

SDVET LaunchPoint, a free virtual course from Warrior Rising, helps service-disabled Veterans turn their interests and skills into real business.
TeleOccupational Therapy reduces hospital readmissions
June 4, 2026

A VA occupational therapist uses TeleOccupational Therapy to assess Veterans in their home environments, catching dangerous medication errors and fall risks.

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