Virtual reality therapy helps Veterans with PTSD and cognitive impairments improve relaxation techniques and range of motion
VA dental hygienist Michelle Lord created a plan to significantly reduce the rate of hospital-acquired pneumonia infections.
VA employees at medical centers deliver Christmas gifts and good cheer to Veterans living in their Community Living Centers (nursing homes) and elsewhere.
Veteran and certified peer specialist Heather King shares personal experiences with Veterans, earning her Peer Specialist of the Year award.
Chief of Voluntary Service Keith Griffin helped put together a partnership with a local food bank to get food distributed to area Veterans. More than 270 Veterans received food and other items.
“I call upon all citizens to observe November 11 as Veterans Day. Let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of those who fought so valiantly to preserve our heritage of freedom.” Dwight D. Eisenhower
December 10-17—during the “PACT Act Week of Action”—VA medical centers around the country will be holding in-person town halls to provide information on VA health care eligibility and benefits.
My HealtheVet really works for this Veteran’s caregiver: “We refill prescriptions, access the portals to print his lab work, keep track of his cholesterol and contact providers on Secure Messaging.”
Meta Monteleon, our country’s oldest Army nurse Veteran (105), connects with her sister Virginia (100) on her smart phone. Both were Army nurses in World War II. “We’ve come a long way.”
Find upcoming Summer VetFest event dates! Explore PACT Act's Veteran health care and benefits expansion, with support for burn pits, Agent Orange, and more.
Army Veteran used VA programs to go from homeless to VA employee, helping other Veterans navigate the medical center. He opened one door and more opened for him. “I wasn’t ready to throw in the towel.”
VA will begin COVID-19 vaccinations this week at 128 additional sites using the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.