In May we focus on mental health awareness and on […]
On May 13, for Mental Health Awareness Month, VA held […]
On Wednesday, May 21, following President Obama’s statement regarding outreach […]
Memorial Day is our most solemn national holiday. It is […]
Allegations of VA employees’ misconduct have surfaced over the last several weeks, beginning with scheduling delays at the Phoenix VA Health Care System. As I testified before Congress on May 15, I take any allegations about patient safety or employee misconduct very seriously. The reports of Veterans’ negative experiences while seeking VA care are of great personal concern to me. I fully agree with President Obama’s statement on May 21, 2014: “If these allegations prove to be true, it is dishonorable, it is disgraceful . . . .”
VA’s deputy director of Suicide Prevention, Dr. Caitlin Thompson, will […]
#576 May 19 & 26, 2014 This week’s stories in […]
Taking the first step is what’s important, according to Medal of […]
Dr. Thomas Russell smiles every time the subject of his […]
“In valor there is hope.” —Tacitus In 1962, President Kennedy […]
Many of VA's 90,000+ nurses began leading the way long before they first took a step in to a VA facility. The VA is a natural draw to many transitioning Veterans and this is particularly true for Veteran nurses who wish to continue taking care of their brothers and sisters in arms.
#575 May 5 & 12, 2014 This week’s stories in […]