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In preparation for the live Shark Tank event at this year’s iEX, Diffusion of Excellence announced its annual VHA Shark Tank Competition’s 15 Finalists.

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’s Mary Julius passed out in Vatican Square due to hypoglycemia. She woke up to first responders and Pope Paul. Today, she helps Veterans with diabetes avoid similar situations.

Serving Veterans and their families is just one of the many satisfying rewards of a VA career. Here are five other benefits!

From competitive salaries and comprehensive insurance benefits VA careers offer flexibility for a balanced work-life

Ryan Wyatt is the first paramedic Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) [...]

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the single [...]

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System's Design-on-Demand Innovation team routinely creates solutions for Veteran patients that enhance care and improve quality of life.

VA’s Whole Health program supports health and well-being, and even offers unique activities like beekeeping.

We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely events for the Veteran community.

With 10 practices entering the Diffusion of Excellence portfolio this year, joining 59 previous efforts, even more Veterans lives will be impacted.

Can the arts help Veterans heal? That’s just one of the questions explored through a creative learning project between Columbus College of Art & Design and VA’s Veteran Arts Initiative in Ohio.