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  • Alabama VA hospital now performing kidney transplants

    Alabama VA hospital now performing kidney transplants

    The Birmingham, Alabama VA Medical Center recently joined six other VA Hospitals around the country in performing kidney transplants.

  • Turning loss into purpose: Air Force Veteran inspires others to try adaptive sports

    Turning loss into purpose: Air Force Veteran inspires others to try adaptive sports

    After losing both legs and facing life-threatening illness, Veteran Sedric Anderson found new purpose and strength through adaptive sports.

  • How Veterans help shape the future of MVP research

    How Veterans help shape the future of MVP research

    Veterans enrolled in MVP play a direct role in shaping the future of health care research. Here are a few important things to know.

  • The 2026 hurricane season begins

    The 2026 hurricane season begins

    The gap between feeling prepared and being prepared is where emergencies become crises. Now is the time to prepare for the 2026 hurricane season.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: New findings of military separation, HIV and pulmonary hypertension

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings of military separation, HIV and pulmonary hypertension

    VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a program that can lower suicide risk for Veterans transitioning out of the military, a potential new HIV treatment and pulmonary hypertension.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: VA announces 2026 Research Week Awardees

    VA Research Wrap Up: VA announces 2026 Research Week Awardees

    As part of the 2026 Research Week, May 11 - 15, VA announced the winners of four prestigious research awards.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on telehealth, Parkinson’s disease and military transitions

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on telehealth, Parkinson’s disease and military transitions

    VA Research recently published findings on telehealth kidney disease management, potential treatment for Parkinson's and help with military transition.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, CBD and headaches

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, CBD and headaches

    VA Research recently published findings on a decision aid to prevent suicide, how CBD affects the kidneys and brain stimulation to reduce headaches.

  • Nutrition tips for exploring vegetarian diets

    Nutrition tips for exploring vegetarian diets

    Small vegetarian swaps to your diet can have big health benefits.

  • Healthy aging for women Veterans: What you can do today for a stronger tomorrow

    Healthy aging for women Veterans: What you can do today for a stronger tomorrow

    Helpful information for women Veterans during Healthy Aging Month and what they can do to stay healthy.

  • Cancer care in every corner of the country

    Cancer care in every corner of the country

    Navy Veteran Jim Range faced a rare cancer, but finds support through his wife, VA care, and community care.

  • Providence Veterans serve again through research

    Providence Veterans serve again through research

    Kenneth Lewis becomes the 5,000th Veteran to participate in the Million Veteran Program in Providence VAHCS. He represents the continued involvement of Veterans around the nation to continue to serve through advancing health research for all Veterans.

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