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  • VA Health and Benefits app—3 million downloads boost Veterans’ access to VA 

    VA Health and Benefits app—3 million downloads boost Veterans’ access to VA 

    The VA Health and Benefits App has reached a major milestone: over 3 million downloads and 1.4 million monthly active users! This powerful tool is making it easier than ever for Veterans to access their VA health care and benefits—right from their smartphones.

  • New breast cancer screening recommendations

    New breast cancer screening recommendations

    VA now recommends starting screening for breast cancer with mammography or X-rays of the breasts at age 40.

  • Download the VA Health and Benefits App

    Download the VA Health and Benefits App

    With the VA Health and Benefits App, you can refill prescriptions, message your care team or check your VA benefits using your smartphone.

  • Winter: ’Tis the season to tend to your health

    Winter: ’Tis the season to tend to your health

    Stay ahead of the weather. VA has several virtual care resources to help you manage your health care this winter.

  • Four VA virtual care resources for caregivers

    Four VA virtual care resources for caregivers

    Apps and other virtual resources support the hard work of Veterans’ caregivers.

  • Protecting yourself and others with vaccinations

    Protecting yourself and others with vaccinations

    Respiratory illness season is approaching. Vaccines can help protect from flu, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), COVID-19, and pneumococcal pneumonia. These vaccines are available free of charge to Veterans receiving care at VA.

  • My HealtheVet coordinator connects Veterans to top-tier health care

    My HealtheVet coordinator connects Veterans to top-tier health care

    After serving in the Air Force for 25 years, Larry Wilson is now a My HealtheVet coordinator helping Veterans navigate their care.

  • Know before you go: Manage your VA care while traveling

    Know before you go: Manage your VA care while traveling

    Take the stress out of travel. My HealtheVet makes preparing for your time away easy with these five quick tips.

  • Telehealth and virtual tools deliver high-quality care to rural Veterans

    Telehealth and virtual tools deliver high-quality care to rural Veterans

    VA’s Office of Connected Care helps Veterans in rural areas receive care through telehealth and other virtual tools.

  • 2 million mobile app downloads giving more Veterans access

    2 million mobile app downloads giving more Veterans access

    The VA Health and Benefits mobile app is modernizing how Veterans access and manage their health care and benefits information.

  • Still need your flu shot? My HealtheVet can help

    Still need your flu shot? My HealtheVet can help

    Learn how to use My HealtheVet to set up a flu shot appointment and to view your vaccination record online.

  • Opening of enhanced My HealtheVet space

    Opening of enhanced My HealtheVet space

    Opening of dedicated space coincides with the 20th anniversary of My HealtheVet, VA's innovative online patient portal.

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Last updated June 6, 2025

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