Inside Veteran Health

VA’s VITAL program is a multi-faceted initiative designed to help Veterans achieve their academic goals while supporting them with mental health and other issues.

Army Veteran Jimmy Green has been competing in the wheelchair games for 22 years and has won 67 medals. He enjoys seeing new Veterans participate because he knows how much it will mean to their lives

VA’s Whole Health approach lets Veterans take charge of their health based on their priorities with the support of Whole Health peer facilitators on their health team.

Fresno VA’s Nurse of the Year is a retired Air Force bomber navigator who treats patients with compassion and understanding. He connects with fellow Veterans by listening, not judging.

Today, it is estimated that one million of our nation’s Veterans identify as LGBT. Studies reveal LGBT Veterans accessing VA services were more likely to screen positive for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and alcohol misuse than non-LGBT Veterans.

Veteran Jack Whipple landed behind enemy lines on D-Day in a glider made of plywood. With enemy flak, old maps and a field too small, he had to dig a wing into the ground to stop his craft.

Veterans with PTSD need to know that their care is working for them. Here are three signs to guide you and help you make decisions, track your progress and get the care you deserve.

Thousands of homeless Veterans have been given a permanent place to live and help returning to life thanks to HUD-VASH program. Learn how it works and what you can do to help.

Compliance and Ethics Week: “Speak Up! Listen Up!” VA employees, Veterans and their families are encouraged to speak up when they have concerns about potential fraud, waste, abuse or ethics issues.

VA’s Office of Research and Development has a new series: “VA Researchers Who Served.” The profiles explain the critical work VA researchers do for Veterans and recognize their military service.

Tomah VAMC has a great program called School at Work. It includes education and career planning to help Veterans prepare for college and a career. It’s also helping homeless Veterans get back to work.

Do you know what a Naloxone Kit is? It could save the life of a Veteran who has overdosed on opioids. Read this important information on the safe use of opioids and how to respond to an emergency.