Health

Why I get my health care at VA: Air Force Veteran Leon

After serving in Vietnam, Leon came to VA and gets all his health care at VA, including treatment for conditions…

4 years ago

Shreveport VA supports displaced Veterans after Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida response and recovery: Shreveport VA is supporting displaced Veterans with health care needs, cots, counseling and clothing.

4 years ago

Disabled American Veterans take White Ribbon VA pledge

Veterans at the Disabled American Veterans’ Women Veterans Seminar took White Ribbon pledge to end harassment and sexual assault.

4 years ago

Martinsburg VAMC takes its residents on virtual vacations

Martinsburg VA’s Serenity House – one of five community living centers – hosted the first in a series of “virtual”…

4 years ago

Painting helps breast cancer survivor express her fears and feelings

Painting gave Air Force Veteran and breast cancer survivor Doreen Patrick an outlet to express her fears, feelings and anxiety.

4 years ago

Golden Age Game Veterans participate in 1,200-mile race

Golden Age Veterans setting off on 1200-mile cycling race. Part of the virtual National Veterans Golden Age Games. Goal: “Fitness…

4 years ago

Orlando VA deploys Mobile Intensive Care Unit for COVID inpatient requirements

Orlando VA Medical Center and VA Office of Emergency Management deploys a Mobile ICU for non-COVID-19 and COVID-19 inpatient requirements.

4 years ago

Food insecurity screenings connect Veterans, resources

VA’s food insecurity component in homelessness screener ensures all Veterans seen at VA are screened for food insecurity and homelessness.

4 years ago

Cardiology team uses robotic intervention for heart blockages

Cardiology team at New Orleans VA performed percutaneous catheter intervention using robotic technology to open Vet’s blocked blood vessels.

4 years ago

Listen to your body – MSK conditions in women Veterans

Two years after injuries in Iraq, Elizabeth Jackson sought care at VA. Here is her story of treatment for musculoskeletal…

4 years ago