Health

VA proudly supports education, careers, care for Hispanics

VA’s Office of Academic Affiliations celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates VA’s programs supporting Hispanic minorities.

3 years ago

Red Coat Ambassadors exemplify excellence in Veteran care

Red Coat Ambassadors at South Carolina VA go above and beyond to make sure our nation’s Veterans get the care…

3 years ago

VA is mapping the future of health care innovation with the VHA Diffusion Playbook

VA is sharing the VHA Diffusion Playbook so other health care organizations can forge a healthier future through innovation.

3 years ago

VA did that: Next generation prosthetics for Veterans of all eras

Since World War II, VA has worked to improve prosthetics for Veterans…making them more connected to the user than ever…

3 years ago

Vietnam Veteran receives his third Purple Heart – twice

Gus Allbritton was awarded three Purple Hearts during his Vietnam tour. He kept one in a jar. His home was…

3 years ago

Army Veteran finds employment and housing in months thanks to HUD-VASH

When the restaurant where he worked closed, Army Veteran was referred to the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing program.

3 years ago

Chats with the Chief: VA Neuroscientist Ann McKee talks brain injuries in Veterans and NFL players

In this week’s edition of Chats with the Chief, VHA Chief of Staff Jon Jensen sits down with Dr. Ann…

3 years ago

Marine Veteran develops complex prosthetics for Veterans

Prosthetic orthotist and Marine Veteran produces wide range of prosthetic devices for Veterans. Some exceed capabilities of most models today.

3 years ago

A call to duty for retired VA nurses

Five retired nurses suited up for the COVID-19 battle at the Houston VA. “As a Veteran and a nurse, this…

3 years ago

VA launching outreach and care networks for Long COVID

There are more than 240,000 Veterans that have tested positive for COVID-19, and that number is growing. The long-term effects…

3 years ago