News Releases

VA announced the launch of the Center for Compassionate Innovation, which will explore emerging therapies that may enhance Veterans’ physical and mental well-being.

Dr. Anthony Lisi, national program director of VA's Chiropractic Services, was recently named Chiropractor of the Year Award for 2017 by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA).

The Under Secretary for Health manages VHA, the nation’s largest health-care system, which has an annual budget of approximately $61 billion and oversees the delivery of care to more than 9 million enrolled Veterans.

Using a new predictive model, REACH VET analyzes existing data from Veterans’ health records to identify those at a statistically elevated risk for suicide, hospitalization, illness or other adverse outcomes. This allows VA to provide pre-emptive care and support for Veterans, in some cases before a Veteran even has suicidal thoughts.

“Knowing there are similarities in how PTSD affects service members and Veterans makes it easier to pinpoint which treatments are the best to control the condition,” said Dr. Edward Boyko.

Often referred to as “Miracles on a Mountainside,” the clinic promotes rehabilitation through adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, rock climbing, wheelchair self-defense, sled hockey, scuba diving, and other adaptive sports and activities.

This presumption complements the health care already provided for 15 illnesses or conditions as part of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012.

It is estimated that there are a little more than 500,000 former service members with OTH discharges who, under the proposal, would be able to seek treatment at a VA emergency department, Vet Center or contact the Veterans Crisis Line.

Military Outreach USA, a partner of VA, recently launched a program to encourage communities to connect with local VA facilities and help VA provide support to homeless or recently homeless Veterans and their families.

Lab tests showed how aspirin blocked the interaction between platelets and cancer cells by shutting down the enzyme COX-1, thereby curbing the number of circulating platelets and their level of activity.

VA is providing up to $8 million in grants to fund adaptive-sports programs that offer activities for disabled Veterans and members of the armed forces who have disabilities.

VA is urging Veterans with smokeless tobacco habits to participate in the “Great American Spit Out” on Feb. 23.