Providing better outcomes for diverse Veterans means finding ways to reach them, whether on a personal level or on a geographic level.
VA and the Department of Agriculture partner to improve food security, access to nutritious diets and healthful nutrition education.
The National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships helps to expand VA’s efforts to end sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence.
Raising awareness about health challenges facing minority communities and reducing health disparities among minority Veterans.
As part of its mission to improve the equity for rural Veterans, VA’s Office of Rural Health has developed targeted initiatives to improve the recruitment and retention of rural health care providers and researchers.
VA’s Office of Health Equity’s unique podcast series reviews VA programs, initiatives, and Veteran experiences within the past year.
VA’s National Oncology Program is working to better deliver equitable cancer care through new initiatives and programs.
Learn about our commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce from members of our team in Puerto Rico.
The positive impact of VA’s focus on health equity in oncology can be seen in the cancer care treatment outcomes of Black male Veterans.
Earn better employment benefits as you work to change the face of medicine with your research.
VA and the American Kidney Fund work together to fight chronic kidney disease in Veterans.
For VA, equity means intentionally committing to consistent and systematic fair, just and impartial treatment of all individuals and a just distribution of tools and resources to give veterans, including veterans who are members of underserved communities, what is required to enjoy a full, healthy life.