Robley Rex VA Geriatric and Extended Care and Home Based Primary Care teams acted quickly to save Veteran in distress.
“As we care and improve our employees’ wellness, we improve care for our Veteran patients.”
Through the Greenhouse Initiative, smart glasses, portable parallel bars and a lung exerciser are all redefining Veteran care.
Colorado VA facility dog brings love and comfort to disabled Veterans at home or on slopes of the Winter Sports Clinic.
After a hurricane and his wife’s passing, a Marine Corps Veteran took a dark turn. VA helped. Today he's Shreveport’s Volunteer of the Year.
Hurricane preparedness: Weeklong exercise demonstrated continuity of effort to execute Emergency Operations Plan.
“The PACT Act helps us provide generations of Veterans and their survivors with the care and benefits they've earned and deserve,” said director Michael Kilmer. The PACT Act helps Veterans who’ve had toxic exposures.
With the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency expiring on May 11, some of VA’s pandemic-related authorities will expire as well. VA has taken steps to make the transition as seamless as possible.
VA’s largest research program is making discoveries, such as how genes affect mental health, that may lead to improved health care for Veterans.
Talking about suicide with a Veteran can feel uncomfortable, but small actions can make a big difference.
Studies have also shown that yoga may have some benefits for heart health. This mind-body practice can improve strength, flexibility, balance, and relaxation. And, you can do it in a chair.
“My father always stressed that every Veteran should be treated with respect. The most important aspect of a Veteran’s experience is to reinforce that every Veteran is valued and respected.”