Veteran goes from homeless to hopeful
When William Ford arrived at Shreveport VA Medical Center in October 2018, he was homeless and ill. …
Category: Health
With help from VA, formerly homeless Veteran is ready to live on his own
Veteran Anthony Brown was homeless when he lost both feet to frostbite. Today, after two years of treatment, …
Cervical cancer screenings for women Veterans
Cervical cancer deaths in the United States have decreased by more than 50% over the decades due to …
Mobile OPS pilot looks to expand VA prosthetic care
Matthew lost part of his left leg while serving in Iraq. VA Puget Sound developed a program to help …
Truck Pull brings awareness to suicide prevention
Fayetteville VA Suicide Prevention Team joined forces with community partners to host “Pull for …
VA medical centers host blood donation drives
The winter months are the hardest season on the blood supply in America. Inclement weather, cancelled blood …
VA oncology team pioneering remote chemotherapy treatment
Veterans in central Pennsylvania receive chemotherapy treatment without making the long trip to Pittsburgh. …
Veteran family finds relief through VA caregiver support
Marine Corps Veteran Adam Wilner served for 24 years. Today, following deployments, injuries, surgeries and …
Foster Homes offer Vets homelike atmosphere
“Nobody understands my jokes!” A senior Veteran kids around with his Medical Foster Home caregivers. …
The Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program and holiday stress
Intimate partner relationships can experience increased stress over the holidays. VA’s Intimate Partner …