Health

You Asked, We Answered: What should I know about COVID-19 and vaccines if I’m pregnant?

Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I’m pregnant or have recently been pregnant? Find answers to this and other…

4 years ago

Simulation exercise ensures staff prepare for suicide situations

South Texas VA's “Reach Out” room simulation exercises test the staff's knowledge of items that could pose harm to patients…

4 years ago

Artificial intelligence aids colonoscopies at Virginia VA medical center

Virginia VA became the first hospital in the U.S. to use the GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module for colorectal screenings…

4 years ago

VA hosts inaugural Digital Health Symposium; Veterans, industry invited to attend

The Veterans Health Administration Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) and the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) are bringing together Veterans with technology…

4 years ago

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

When doctors in the private sector couldn't diagnose Tom, VA stepped in and figured out what was wrong. VA has…

4 years ago

What you need to know about sleep apnea and your health

How many times do you stop breathing during sleep? Here are important questions that could save your life if you…

4 years ago

Navy Vet David Grant loves today’s VA. The old VA? Not so much.

Navy Veteran David Grant: “I came into the VA system years ago and I’ve seen the growth. Anything I can…

4 years ago

Little Rock VA honors World War II Army Veteran, 96

A special ceremony was held to celebrate 96-year-old World War II Veteran Irunoes Johnson. A commemorative coin of gratitude was…

4 years ago

Army Veteran, 98, honored on POW/MIA Day

Gulf Coast VA honors Dayton Shell, held as a POW after his unit was forced to surrender to German forces…

4 years ago

PTSD – Move forward by looking back

Seeking treatment and talking about a traumatic event may seem hard but confronting difficult memories can help you heal and…

4 years ago