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  • Get 1-on-1 assistance at VA VetFest events across the country

    Get 1-on-1 assistance at VA VetFest events across the country

    VA is hosting VetFest events nationwide to help Veterans and their families get signed up for the resources they’ve earned.

  • Black History: Honoring service and creativity at Creative Arts Festival

    Black History: Honoring service and creativity at Creative Arts Festival

    Celebrating Black Veteran artists from the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.

  • Marine Corps lessons shape VA surgeon, teacher

    Marine Corps lessons shape VA surgeon, teacher

    A Marine Corps Veteran and surgeon shares his passion for teaching with future health professionals to provide the best care for his fellow Veterans.

  • VA expands virtual reality for Veteran rehabilitation

    VA expands virtual reality for Veteran rehabilitation

    A collaboration between VA Immersive and Penumbra works to expand virtual reality and software to address critical Veteran needs.

  • VA nurse awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

    VA nurse awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

    Katie Lunning, Intensive Care Unit nurse manager at Central Iowa VA, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, marking only the second time the honor has been given to a nurse.

  • VA to host town halls for Veterans, families during ‘PACT Act Week of Action’

    VA to host town halls for Veterans, families during ‘PACT Act Week of Action’

    December 10-17—during the “PACT Act Week of Action”—VA medical centers around the country will be holding in-person town halls to provide information on VA health care eligibility and benefits.

  • San Antonio VA serving meals to Veterans in friendly, appetizing manner

    San Antonio VA serving meals to Veterans in friendly, appetizing manner

    The Audie L. Murphy VA hospital in San Antonio is modernizing its services to Veterans with a basic, yet strong comfort: home-cooked meals.

  • For it’s root, root, root for the Veterans! A Look at baseball’s role in early VA history

    For it’s root, root, root for the Veterans! A Look at baseball’s role in early VA history

    Throughout the history of Veterans health care, sports have long served as a means of rehabilitation and healing. While many sports and recreational activities have been incorporated into the fabric of Veterans hospitals, one sport in early VA history stands out for its popularity and impact on Veterans – baseball.

  • VA to begin COVID-19 vaccinations at 128 additional sites

    VA to begin COVID-19 vaccinations at 128 additional sites

    VA will begin COVID-19 vaccinations this week at 128 additional sites using the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.

  • Vets First Podcast S:1 E:3: Dr. Randy Kardon, VA Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss

    Vets First Podcast S:1 E:3: Dr. Randy Kardon, VA Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss

    Research plays a critical role in the treatment of Veterans. The VA Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss is part of that role.

  • VA “Pink Out!” promotes breast cancer awareness

    VA “Pink Out!” promotes breast cancer awareness

    In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, VA Medical Centers across the country hosted Pink Out! events to support women Veterans and connect them with VA’s health care services.

  • Des Moines hosts Homeless Veterans Stand Down

    Des Moines hosts Homeless Veterans Stand Down

    The Des Moines Homeless Veterans Stand Down served 867 people, including 441 Veterans, 473 non-Veterans and 53 children. Unique to the huge annual event: It is open to all members of the community.

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