Using bystander intervention, a clerical assistant sprung into action after seeing a provider being harassed by a patient.
White Ribbon VA Month will be recognized by VA during October, which is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. White Ribbon VA encourages both men and women to commit to help end violence against others and to proudly wear a white ribbon to represent their commitment.
VA Deputy Secretary Donald M. Remy was a plenary speaker at the National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities, and Service Academies held on April 6.
Women comprise roughly 10% of the total Veteran population but also account for 10% of the Veterans in America experiencing homelessness.
G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center has placed over 1,000 flags to recognize those who have experienced military sexual trauma.
White Ribbon VA Month serves to focus our attention on the deep impact of domestic violence and abuse on those individuals and to join with them to say it is time to rise against violence.
VA Secretary Denis McDonough toured the DC VA Medical Center to see first-hand how healthcare professionals care for Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women are the fastest growing group of Veterans, making up 30% of all new VA patients. Many have health concerns unique to their military service and experiences. Here are some very helpful podcasts.
This week’s America250 salute is Marine Corps Veteran Jay Vargas, who received a Medal of Honor and a Purple Heart for action in Vietnam.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Joseph W. Kittinger Jr., a pilot who took part in several notable pre-space race projects and served during the Vietnam War as a fighter pilot.
This week’s America250 salute is Army Air Forces Veteran Leonard Zerlin, a turret gunner on D-Day who received a Silver Star.
This week’s America250 salute is Marine Veteran Edgar R. Huff, the first African American sergeant major in the history of the Marine Corps.