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“My doctor recommended the vaccine for greater protection during the flu season and I took his advice. I trust the VA with my health.”

Over 750 potential candidates lined up as early as 6:30 a.m. Sept. 24, seeking employment with Birmingham VA.

Birmingham VA is proud to have Bryson Gause as the first teenage student with autism to participate in Summer Youth Volunteer program.

Dr. Louis Dell’Italia, Birmingham VA associate chief of staff for research, is dedicated to improving the health of Veterans and others.

Nurses Association honors VA Nurse Cindy Jones for making the ultimate sacrifice. She passed away from COVID-19 in 2020.

Dr. Cohen left his mark on the specialty care clinic staff and on the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center as a whole.

At the age of 12, Nicole LaMont was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease that took away her hearing. Today, she is a VA scientist. “You can do anything you want, just a little bit differently.”

VA’s nurse residency program helps newly licensed nurses get ready to address the unique health care needs of Veterans.

These VA Medical Centers and employees were recognized for leading America's largest health care system in patient experience improvements.

VA clinical vocational rehabilitation program gets Veterans off the streets, off drugs and in the workforce. Helps find employment opportunities for Veterans with physical and mental health challenges.

How do you change a Veteran’s life? How do you save a Veteran’s life? Sometimes all you need is a simple sheet of paper, as shown by the surprisingly simple Suicide Alert Red Card practice. Other times it takes complex coordination with first responders and the surrounding community through a program like the Veterans Mental Evaluation Team (VMET). From simple to complex, the winning practices — known as Gold Status Practices (GSP) – of the 2019 VHA Shark Tank Competition are all changing and saving Veteran lives.

VA Photos of the Week highlights the connections made between our employees and the Veterans they serve. This week, photographers from Oklahoma, Florida, Texas, and Alabama shared their best images with us.