The PACT Act required increasing VBA’s workforce to the largest number in its history, and a significant shift in the way VBA approached, delivered and enhanced the customer experience.
VA salutes the extraordinary contributions of 122,000 nurses across America.
Community-based Vet Centers offer counseling for MST regardless of gender or era of service. No documentation of the MST required.
https://news.va.gov/130509/vet-centers-counseling-military-sexual-trauma/
The 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service stand as testaments to Japanese American soldiers' courage, sacrifice, and patriotism during...
VA marks Older Americans Month as we celebrate their contributions and recommit to serving older Veterans.
https://news.va.gov/130889/promoting-healthy-aging-for-older-adults/
Carrie Hawkins has earned Excellence in Nursing recognition, the 3rd consecutive year a Bay Pines VA leader has won.
https://news.va.gov/130589/va-secretarys-award-for-excellence-in-nursing/
The AMA allows Veterans to decide which method of claim decision review is best for them, depending on the circumstances of their claim.
https://news.va.gov/130857/va-celebrates-five-years-of-appeals-modernization/
May promises an informative month, with numerous events in some of the country’s most exciting cities offering opportunities to learn about VA.
https://news.va.gov/130682/make-most-may-meet-va-recruiter-these-events/
Vietnam War Commemoration and Navy Week program welcomed home hundreds of Texas Veterans with week-long commemorative
https://news.va.gov/130477/welcoming-home-north-texas-vietnam-veterans/
VA doctor leading the way on anesthetic gas capturing and recycling system.
https://news.va.gov/130831/leading-the-way-makes-medical-facility-greener/
Many Veterans love farming and beekeeping. Here are a variety of free opportunities for Veterans.
https://news.va.gov/130847/free-farming-and-beekeeping-opportunities-for-veterans/
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. We’ve...
https://news.va.gov/130859/veteran-outreach-events-of-the-week-april-29-2024/
Breakfast is essential for your body and your mind. Get your day set for success with a great Breakfast Burrito recipe in this week's #LiveWholeHealth video.
https://news.va.gov/130877/live-whole-health-219-breakfast-burrito-fuel-your-day-for-success/
Patient Experience means care and service are delivered in an exceptional and consistent way.
VA will soon expand coverage for medical services, including mental health care, for family members and primary family caregivers participating in the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the D...
https://news.va.gov/130911/va-expand-coverage-family-caregivers-champva/
The ancient Chinese art of acupuncture is being used to treat Veterans’ PTSD at a new West Los Angeles VA clinic.
https://news.va.gov/130468/innovative-clinic-treats-ptsd-with-acupuncture/
Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites. This post contains links to job listings for the week of April 29, 2024.
https://news.va.gov/130869/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-for-april-29-2024/
Medical center executives join in keeping Dallas VA clean and welcoming for Veterans.
https://news.va.gov/130424/keeping-hospital-clean-every-dallas-va-employee/
Fisher House offers complimentary lodging for families navigating the complexities of extended medical care.
https://news.va.gov/130444/columbia-fisher-one-year-of-supporting-veterans/
Veteran and social worker Gordon Roberts received the Medal of Honor for “Gallantry in Action” in Vietnam.
https://news.va.gov/130330/medal-of-honor-social-work-and-service/
“Patient Safety values and practices are used to prevent harm and learn from our mistakes. They drive what we do and how we do it.”
https://news.va.gov/130441/patient-safety-a-bay-pines-va-top-priority/
April is Autism Acceptance Month and employee and Army Veteran Jennifer Sardam shares her experiences with autism.
https://news.va.gov/130846/army-veteran-shares-her-experiences-with-autism/
Enjoy your own gold rush when you choose a rural VA community that offers great pay and remarkable benefits with a job at Fort Harrison, Montana.
https://news.va.gov/130677/exploring-rural-fort-harrison-montana/
In honor of National Park Service's National Park Week, this week's Honoring Veterans spotlight honors the service of Army Veteran Michael Trevino, who today works as a facility manager at Recon...
https://news.va.gov/130661/honoring-national-park-week-michael-trevino/
Pacific Islands VA opens new Akaka clinic in Kapolei, bringing a variety of VA services to Oahu’s leeward side
https://news.va.gov/130598/new-akaka-clinic-already-making-a-difference/
Veterans can now navigate VA resources with confidence using the new VA Resource Navigator
https://news.va.gov/130576/new-va-resource-navigator-finding-va-resources/
In this episode of PTSD Bytes, integrated health psychologist Dr. Octaviana Hemmy discusses treatment for HIV and PTSD.
Designed to inspire 8th to 12th-grade students, the event sought to ignite interest in medical careers, underscoring CMV's dedication to fostering diversity in health care.
https://news.va.gov/130552/inspiring-doctors-cmv-connects-students-medical/
Black Lab Raisin reminds Veterans of life outside the hospital, brightens their lives with her endless capacity for joy.
https://news.va.gov/130408/oklahoma-city-vas-raisin-to-retire/
VA remains open for business and is closely monitoring the Change Healthcare (CHC) cybersecurity incident.
https://news.va.gov/130672/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-change-healthcare-cyber-breach/