U.S. Navy SEAL awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan
After his fellow Navy Seal and lead assaulter was wounded when entering the room, Navy Chief Edward "Ed" C. …
Month: February 2016
MyVA training aims to accomplish priorities for Veterans, employees
Today was the first of a three-session workshop held for field and central office leaders from all VA …
For recreation therapists, play is part of the road to recovery
Since the American Therapeutic Recreation Association has deemed February “Therapeutic Recreation …
VA announces additional changes to improve Veterans Crisis Line
“I witnessed again today that the employees at the Veterans Crisis Line have a tremendously difficult job …
White House Precision Medicine Initiative Summit highlights the role of Veterans
Veterans and VA's Million Veteran Program were featured as part of the discussion at the White House's …
VA to hold second national Access Stand Down
On Saturday, Feb. 27, VA will hold its second National Access Stand Down event. A team of clinical leaders, …
Black History Month: Pioneers in Medicine
As our Nation celebrates Black History Month, it’s a good time to reflect on all the medical …
DoD, VA kick off new interagency care coordination of effort
The Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs today announced its ongoing effort to ease the …
VA recreational therapy isn’t confined to a hospital
The goal of recreational therapy is to allow Veterans to return to their previously enjoyed activities or …
Doggone good: VA police dog, handler help ensure Veteran safety at hospitals
Hunter’s primary job involves his sniffer. With a keen nose and about six months’ worth of training, …