Skip to content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Here’s how you know

Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now
Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Https

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( Lock A locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  • VA.gov
  • Locations
  • Business
  • VA Careers
  • Contact Us

VA|News

  • News
    • Top Stories
    • Latest News
    • Benefits News
    • Health News
    • Secretary’s Blog
    • America 250
    • VA Career Stories
    • Date Archives
  • Resources
    • VetResources
    • VA/Linkedin Partnerships
    • Social Media Policy
    • How to submit a guest post
    • My HealtheVetThis will take you to the MyHealtheVet website
    • Suicide PreventionThis will take you to the Suicide Prevention website
    • VA FormsThis will take you to the VA Find a Form page
    • VA PublicationsThis will take you to the VA Publications page
  • VA Podcast Network
  • VA Press Room

Search Results

You searched for: rural veterans

  • Expanding access to cancer care for rural Veterans

    Expanding access to cancer care for rural Veterans

    VA’s rural and remote infusion program brings cancer care and survivorship support where it’s needed most: close to the Veteran.

  • Reducing suicide risk for rural Veterans

    Reducing suicide risk for rural Veterans

    VA is working to reduce rural Veterans’ suicide risk by enhancing access to health care providers and providing resources to help create safe home environments.

  • Rural Veterans at risk for lung disease receive care through TelePulmonology

    Rural Veterans at risk for lung disease receive care through TelePulmonology

    Veterans at risk for lung diseases can access lung specialists across the country through VA’s TelePulmonology service.

  • Telehealth and virtual tools deliver high-quality care to rural Veterans

    Telehealth and virtual tools deliver high-quality care to rural Veterans

    VA’s Office of Connected Care helps Veterans in rural areas receive care through telehealth and other virtual tools.

  • VA offers rural Veterans options to connect with providers

    VA offers rural Veterans options to connect with providers

    VA’s virtual care options are available to the millions of Veterans in rural areas

  • VA careers defy distance to offer health care to rural Veterans

    VA careers defy distance to offer health care to rural Veterans

    Rural Veterans make up nearly a quarter of those who have served our country, and it’s our duty to make sure they have access to the care they need.

  • Telehealth hub in Boise to serve thousands of rural Veterans

    Telehealth hub in Boise to serve thousands of rural Veterans

    Boise's new Clinical Resource Hub provides space for VA staff to treat Veterans via telehealth and a training space for staff and students.

  • Improving access to virtual care for homebound rural Veterans

    Improving access to virtual care for homebound rural Veterans

    VA Geriatric Scholar Christy Rothermel is helping homebound and rural Veterans keep pace with VA’s rapid telehealth expansion.

  • VA program builds learning network, care for rural Veterans

    VA program builds learning network, care for rural Veterans

    Many VA locations in rural communities have limited or no academic affiliation. VA is solving the challenge of adding 1,500 positions to its training program.

  • Native American, rural Veterans connect with nurse

    Native American, rural Veterans connect with nurse

    Nurse practitioner provides tele-primary care to Native American and rural Veterans in remote areas. “I love being able to impact them.”

  • VA Texas information fair provides help to rural Veterans

    VA Texas information fair provides help to rural Veterans

    Veterans Information Fair brought caravan of services to rural Texas Veterans who appreciated face-to-face help. Some very emotional.

  • Five ways VA supports rural Veterans during COVID-19

    Five ways VA supports rural Veterans during COVID-19

    VA supports rural Veterans and residents through a variety of resources. Nearly five million rural Veterans are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 challenges. Here’s how VA is helping.

12Next

We’re here anytime, day or night - 24/7

If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

  • Call 988 and press 1
  • Text to 838255
  • Chat confidentially now
  • Call TTY if you have hearing loss 1-800-799-4889

Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net.

Last updated September 24, 2025

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
1-800-698-2411

VA News

An official website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • VA.gov
  • ChooseVA
  • DiscoverVA
  • DigitalVA
  • VA Outreach Events
  • VA Forms
  • VA Publications
  • About VA
  • VA mobile apps
  • Accessibility at VA
  • No FEAR Act data
  • Whistleblower Protection
  • Office of the Inspector General
  • VA plans, budget, finances, and performance
  • Agency Financial Report
  • Privacy policy
  • FOIA requests
  • Disclaimers
  • Open data
  • Vulnerability disclosure policy
  • Copyright policy

Looking for U.S. government information and services?  Visit USA.gov

Page load link
Go to Top