inclusion

VA partners with NAACP for responsive efforts towards inclusion
Veterans from diverse backgrounds need to feel represented in the faces they see at VA, and through a new partnership with the NAACP, we’re expanding our efforts towards that goal.
Leader profile: Lynn Berry and the founding of Virtual PRIDE
Lynn Berry helped found Virtual PRIDE at VA in 2021, an LGBTQ+ event aimed at promoting inclusion among VA employees and the Veterans we serve.
Native American, rural Veterans connect with nurse
Nurse practitioner provides tele-primary care to Native American and rural Veterans in remote areas. “I love being able to impact them.”
Minority Summit expands diversity, partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions
More than 500 participants from minority-serving institutions, academic affiliates and professional organizations attended VA’s 2021 Minority Summit to find ways to advance VA academic partnerships and expand diversity in health professions trainees.
VA to hold “2021 Minority Summit” June 9
The 2021 Minority Summit will highlight VA clinical training opportunities, scholarships, loan programs and research grants. It aims to explore ideas and strategies to increase the diversity of VA’s health workforce.
VA committed to diverse workforce, strengthening care for Veterans
Lt. Col. Joseph Henry Ward, M.D., Dr. John A. Kenney [...]
VA encourages and celebrates diversity
At VA, we celebrate our diverse team of professionals who [...]

VA partners with NAACP for responsive efforts towards inclusion