Health

Preventing or treating Alzheimer’s a priority for VA research. One recent study focused on apathy, a common behavioral problem in those with Alzheimer’s. Doctor enthusiastic about therapy’s potential.

A program including Caregivers into Veterans’ medical teams is expanding across all of VA, Secretary Robert Wilkie announced Oct. 19 during a virtual 5th annual VA-Elizabeth Dole Foundation Convening event.

VHA TRAIN is offering community providers new online courses on caring for the Veteran population. Courses are in the areas of military culture, suicide prevention and more topics unique to Veterans.

After Veterans have completed treatment for substance abuse or PTSD in a Texas domiciliary, they are encouraged to leave a positive message on the Legacy Tree for others coming after them.

Specialists at VA New England Health Care for Homeless Veterans are starting to look ahead to the winter months to best reach homeless Veterans in need with supplies and access to VA health care.

VA health care supply chain and medical logistician professionals move life-saving PPE to health care workers where it was most needed. The Secretary’s Center for Strategic Partnerships made it happen.

The Battle Creek VA Mental Health Service sought new ways to provide access to treatment for Veterans with PTSD. Read about their PTSD virtual Intensive Outpatient Program. “VA at its best.”

Sherry Cox always wanted to be a nurse. After 30 years in the Air Force, Colonel Cox is now a VA nurse focusing on reducing Veteran opioid dependence. “Helping Veterans has been transformational.”

In America 27% of women and 11% of men report experiencing intimate partner violence. And it is higher in the Veteran population. Learn about VA’s Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program.

Many people suffer from headaches from time to time. Maintaining good lifestyle habits, like eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and drinking enough water can reduce the frequency of headache episodes for many. Knowing simple self-care strategies for relief can make headaches more tolerable.

Dr. John Toney has a unique perspective on how to avoid catching COVID-19. He and his family had the disease. He was in the hospital for a week, his daughter was on a ventilator for almost three weeks.

At the VHA Innovation Experience attendees will experience a wealth of interactive events and networking opportunities. Here are 10 things you can't miss.