Jeffrey Ballard, R.N. and Army Veteran, began his medical career […]
According to VA regulation and VHA policy, service dogs may visit or stay with inpatients if it is approved by the handler’s care providers and must be documented as part of the handler’s treatment plan.
Pete Mittelstaedt lines up his wheels to line up his putt. Ray Martinez is hoping his softball-like swing magically corrects itself. Carissa DiPietro just wants to improve at a sport that is helping her get better.
Katelyn McKibben, R.N., has always been passionate about taking care […]
Today, it is estimated that one million of our nation’s Veterans identify as LGBT. Studies reveal LGBT Veterans accessing VA services were more likely to screen positive for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and alcohol misuse than non-LGBT Veterans.
Every day, physical therapists (PT) and occupational therapists (OT) at […]
The Hepatitis C Screening Initiative is one of the ways Bay Pines VAHCS is strategically accomplishing these important objectives and fulfilling the overall mission.
Every year, VHA holds a national contest to spotlight successful partnerships between VA medical facilities and nongovernmental organizations. The contest brings attention to the collaborative efforts taking place in local communities to serve Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors.
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is expanding therapy services […]
Veterans make an incredible sacrifice in order to protect America […]
This June, VA joins the nation in recognizing Men’s Health […]
PTSD spares no neighborhoods. Veterans with PTSD who live in rural areas need access to care too and VA’s Office of Rural Health is conducting a pilot program to provide access to that care.