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  • VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on binge eating, prosthetic services and inflammatory bowel disease

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on binge eating, prosthetic services and inflammatory bowel disease

    This week, VA Research published new findings on binge eating, prosthetic services and inflammatory bowel disease.

  • VA offers rural Veterans options to connect with providers

    VA offers rural Veterans options to connect with providers

    VA’s virtual care options are available to the millions of Veterans in rural areas

  • Rural WAVE expands Veteran reintegration

    Rural WAVE expands Veteran reintegration

    The Rural WAVE uses civic engagement to help Veterans establish meaningful connections within their communities.

  • Health care information for Veterans traveling through rural areas

    Health care information for Veterans traveling through rural areas

    VA and several states have posted flyers about telehealth, closest VA location and Veterans Crisis Line at rural rest areas for traveling Veterans.

  • VA delivers “a miracle” for rural Veteran’s family

    VA delivers “a miracle” for rural Veteran’s family

    Learn more about VA programs designed to improve the health and quality of life of rural Veterans over the age of 65.

  • Helping Veterans cross the digital divide with improved access to health care

    Helping Veterans cross the digital divide with improved access to health care

    Seeing a doctor can be a challenge for people living in rural communities. That’s why VA is making it easier than ever for Veterans to access health care. 

  • VA TeleEye provides specialty care to Veterans nationwide

    VA TeleEye provides specialty care to Veterans nationwide

    TeleEye enables Veterans to receive eye care remotely at their primary care doctor’s office. Read this blog for the steps that follow.

  • Telehealth hub in Boise to serve thousands of rural Veterans

    Telehealth hub in Boise to serve thousands of rural Veterans

    Boise's new Clinical Resource Hub provides space for VA staff to treat Veterans via telehealth and a training space for staff and students.

  • FCC program offers affordable, low-cost internet access to eligible households

    FCC program offers affordable, low-cost internet access to eligible households

    If you or a Veteran you know is struggling to afford internet service, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program may put fast and reliable internet service within financial reach.

  • Improving access to virtual care for homebound rural Veterans

    Improving access to virtual care for homebound rural Veterans

    VA Geriatric Scholar Christy Rothermel is helping homebound and rural Veterans keep pace with VA’s rapid telehealth expansion.

  • VA and faith leaders address rural Veteran mental health crisis

    VA and faith leaders address rural Veteran mental health crisis

    VA Office of Rural Health and VA’s National Chaplain Service join forces to connect rural Veterans to important mental health resources.

  • VA volunteers and leaders connect with Veterans during Salute Week

    VA volunteers and leaders connect with Veterans during Salute Week

    Volunteers and VA leaders, including the VA Secretary, have joined the Compassionate Contact Corps to call Veterans during Salute Week.

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Last updated November 15, 2025

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