VA researchers are hoping to improve the experience of parents who are caregivers for their adult children who have served in the military and are battling severe physical or mental injuries.
Enrolled Veteran patients can get your free flu shot at Walgreens. You’ll need your Veterans Health Identification Card and another form of photo ID. No appointment necessary.
Army Veteran Adam Greathouse was in a coma for two months. Today, he’s a volunteer and an Ambassador for VA’s Summer Sports Clinic, helping other Veterans conquer their challenges.
Chosen from the 611 super athletes at the wheelchair games, Keith Thompson was given the Spirit of the Games award for his “athletic achievement, leadership and support of his fellow Veterans.”
Dr. Stacy Loeb decided to help treat Veterans with prostate cancer when her grandfather was diagnosed with the disease. Her research is helping to determine the best treatment options.
VA and community partners host third annual outing for Veterans as part of a unique community reintegration program.
VA researchers are hoping to improve the experience of parents who are caregivers for their adult children who have served in the military and are battling severe physical or mental injuries.
Clinical geropsychologist Dr. Christine Gould is a researcher with the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. She is currently studying the effectiveness of a relaxation program for older Veterans with anxiety, and the best ways to deliver it.
A quarter of women Veterans receiving VA health care live in rural areas. VA is making sure their doctors, nurses and staff are up to date on women’s health care needs.
Reservists called up for active duty will soon qualify for increased Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits if they meet certain requirements.
VA scientists are working to create a 3D-printed artificial lung that promises to dramatically improve the treatment of Veterans affected by lung disease.
The landmark military-sponsored Millennium Cohort Study, which has tracked the health of more than 200,000 service members, will now incorporate VA data, as an aid to both VA and Defense researchers.