Health

Sports education helps foster physical fitness, mental well-being, social attitudes and behavior while populations are locked down. VA’s partnership with PGA helps Vets maintain good health.

Vietnam Purple Heart Veteran John Barbazon remembers being put in a body bag. With a remarkable hobby and mental health help from VA, he is sharing his story and recovery to help other Veterans.

Physical activity is a very popular topic, but oftentimes it's made out to be overcomplicated and overwhelming for those trying to learn more about it. Being active is about so much more than just losing fat, gaining muscle and looking good. A simpler approach, like what the MOVE! program offers, is to focus on improving overall health, function and quality of life.

Coast Guard Veteran Wendell Henderson travels so much in support of hurricane relief and the coronavirus pandemic, staff at the Jackson, MS, VA often ask, “Where’s Wendell?” 120 days since Jan. 2020.

Whole Health centers around what matters to you, not what is the matter with you. Veteran David Muniz shares his experience with Whole Health and why he is now a Whole Health coach, helping other Veterans.

Face of InnoVAtion is a regular series from the VHA IE focusing on VA employees who are working to change and save Veteran lives.

Providing vaccinations to Veterans in Nebraska and Western Iowa was a community effort from many organizations. One Veteran was so grateful, he sent a rose to every member of VA clinic staff.

The focus on COVID-19 has decreased the spotlight on seasonal flu. The good news is that steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus have an unexpected benefit: significantly fewer cases of flu.

Four Florida VA nurses – The Vaccinators – continued providing Veterans with the COVID-19 vaccination even after smoke from a fire outside the clinic forced everyone to evacuate the building.

VA has heart healthy online resources to help you manage anger, reduce anxiety, and sleep better. Healthy eating and exercise are key to good heart health. Reducing anxiety and stress is good too.

Every year around Valentine’s Day, VA invites you to help us salute our Veteran patients with cards and visits…and learn how you can volunteer to help at your local VA medical center.

Today’s VA embodies the spirit of the many Black men and women who were ground-breaking in history and continue to inspire us today. Pausing to remember their legacies and service.