• Biloxi VA honors civil rights-era Veteran

    He arrested four men for the murder of a Black mother of 10 children. Only one was convicted…of manslaughter, serving three years in prison. He continued to pursue the case and was fired.

  • Fresh Focus #17: Holiday meal prep with success

    You're back from the grocery store and your countertop is full! Now, what to do with all the food you just purchased? Episode 17 of the Fresh Focus Podcast dives into meal prepping and give tips on how to be successful with the process during the upcoming holidays.

  • Army Veteran, VA nurse – On COVID-19 detail

    VA nurse Michelle Cummins, an Army nurse Veteran, is serving on detail at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso. It’s her way of giving back to those who “saw something” in her.

  • Texas Veteran archery therapy group

    A Vet Center in Abilene, Texas, is helping Veterans with a unique therapy program based on archery. Veterans learn new skills and have time to connect in relaxing ways and encourage each other.

  • December Innovator of the Month: Ravi Rasalingam

    The VHA Innovators Network (iNET) December InnoVAtor of the Month is Dr. Ravi Rasalingam from the VA Boston Healthcare System.

  • VA’s Women’s Health Transition Training brings information to transitioning service women

    Training conducted virtually by a woman Veteran who has experience with VA services. Women from various VA clinics and facilities around the country answer questions about specific women’s services.

  • Rare triple organ transplant gives Veteran new life

    Critically ill Veteran needed a triple organ transplant – a procedure so rare U.S. doctors had performed just 24 in the last 30 years. Two transplant requests were denied so he needed a miracle.

  • VA can help with those holiday blues

    For Veterans with PTSD, the holidays be difficult to manage. Here are some ways to cope and manage those feelings and stressful events. Use our apps. Reach out for support. Call the Crisis Line.

  • Looking for a lung cancer “battle buddy?”

    VA’s partnership with GO2 Foundation increases awareness about lung cancer screening options and helps Veterans impacted by the disease. Adding to the lung disease supportive services VA offers.

  • Fresh Focus #16: The Grocery Store

    What if we told you that smart shopping at the grocery store actually starts before you leave the house? And this year you may not even need to leave the house. On-line shopping is a great option for anyone who has small children, is pressed for time, or has health concerns.

  • Putting beliefs into action: fighting COVID-19

    Army Veteran Michele Jones is one of many Veterans who have volunteered to test a new vaccine for COVID-19. She says her reasons are simple: To help make things better for her family and community.

  • Spirit of giving at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center

    There is a marvelous spirit of giving at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. Presents were wheeled out to children and Veterans alike, thanks to employees and a couple of great outreach programs.