Navy Veteran cancer survivor’s relatives: “Well, you knew this was coming.” Today, he is speaking out to try to end the stigma of lung cancer. He says patients should be treated with empathy.
Army National Guard Veteran Kim wants others to know about VA health care: “I don't think a week goes by that I don't meet a female Veteran who is unaware of the services she can get through the VA.”
A Paycheck Protection Program study shows how the program affected Veterans and their access to financing over the pandemic. Veterans received more and larger loans than non-Veterans.
Battle Creek VA is providing easy access to the COVID-19 vaccine for rural Veterans. Hospital Director: “We are taking the COVID-19 vaccine on the road and offering walk-in clinics.”
This live, knowledge-based training will assist health care teams in understanding the needs of caregivers, their critical role in the care of the Veteran and the benefits of practicing inclusive care.
Veteran Jay Phillips, who has Parkinson’s disease, encourages Veterans, their families and caregivers who have questions about Parkinson’s to join a free online program March 20 from 9 a.m. - noon ET.
Dr. Thérèse Duggan retired seven years ago. Now she is back at VA as an unpaid volunteer physician ambassador. “Health care workers get into this line of work because we like to help people.”
A Marine Corps Veteran went to a VA ER in March 2020 with a mild fever and some trouble breathing. He was the first case of COVID-19 in Nevada. One year later, he came back to get vaccinated.
Our posture - how we sit or stand, can make a difference in how we feel. Try this short exercise to help improve your posture.
VA has dramatically improved Veterans’ health care access. The total amount of care delivered is up. The number of visits with VA’s community care providers is up. Veteran satisfaction is up.
Patient safety is always a primary concern for everyone involved in patient care at VA medical centers. “The people caring for our Veterans are the ones who ensure high quality and safe patient care.”
Dr. Margaret Craighill was the first woman doctor to receive a commission during World War II and the first VA female physician and consultant on the medical care of women.