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VA continues partnership with Oracle Health to deploy Federal Electronic Health Record
This week, VA awarded the third option period for its contract with Oracle Health to support its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization.
Memorial Day observances and events across the country
On Memorial Day and the days leading up to it, Americans from across the country will gather at cemeteries and memorials to honor and remember the service members who sacrificed everything in defense of our nation and freedoms.
More than 530,000 previously unbanked Veterans are now enrolled in direct deposit
VA established the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP), which has helped more than 530,000 Veterans and beneficiaries enroll in direct deposit for their VA benefit payments since 2019.
Share your story, today, with “VLM for Living Veterans”
“VLM for Living Veterans” allows Veterans to share their photos, autobiographies, military and life milestone achievements today.
Veterans find hope and healing on the slopes as Winter Sports Clinic kicks off in Colorado
Nearly 400 Veterans from across the country have gathered in Snowmass Village for the 39th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. This premier adaptive rehabilitation event, co-presented by VA and Disabled American Veterans (DAV), continues through April 5.

The VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts your VA health and benefit information and resources at your fingertips — anywhere, anytime! For your security, the app requires you to enter the same login credentials you use for VA.gov.

Centenarian Veterans honored at Maui PACT Act event
Veterans at event offered health screenings, diabetic foot checks, vaccines, blood pressure checks, VA benefits and PACT Act registration.
How a Vietnam Veteran benefited from the PACT Act
82-year-old Army Veteran Wendell Bell was 30% service connected disabled and unaware of what he was eligible for under the PACT Act.
VA leads the way in exposure-informed care
As of July 2024, VA has approved more than 1.1 million claims made through the PACT Act. VA leads the way in exposure-informed care.
Veterans receive support and benefits at PACT Act event
Hundreds of Veterans attended an event aimed at providing support and assistance through the VA PACT Act.
The PACT Act: 2024 Expanded Health Care Eligibility toolkit
VA has prepared this PACT Act Stakeholder Toolkit for you to use and share information about VA’s expansion of health care eligibility for Veterans.

Live Whole Health #274: Jam-packed with fiber
May 28, 2025

Chia is jam-packed with fiber and omega 3’s, and it offers so many options for cooking—and more.
Navy Veteran loses weight and gains control of his diabetes
May 28, 2025

A Veteran lost weight after his surgery was canceled because his weight and blood sugar were too high.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for May 26, 2025
May 28, 2025

This post contains links to jobs for the week of May 26, 2025. Each week, we post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.
Elevate your job search with these VA resources
May 27, 2025

VA has a range of resources available to job seekers looking to fill mission-critical roles.
Saving lives by preventing overdoses
May 27, 2025

VA Nurses lead a life-saving overdose prevention initiative.
Online course helps Veterans launch small business ideas
May 27, 2025

Want to start a business but don’t know where to begin? A free course from Warrior Rising helps service-disabled Veterans take the first step.