Health

VA program builds learning network, care for rural Veterans

Many VA locations in rural communities have limited or no academic affiliation. VA is solving the challenge of adding 1,500…

4 years ago

Veteran finds new voice after cancer

Army Veteran Arthur Daniels found a new voice after battling throat cancer. He uses his recovery journey to offer support…

4 years ago

VA MOVE! program offers Veterans lasting change

Two Ohio Veterans embrace healthier lifestyles through VA’s judgment-free MOVE! program. Dietitian: “Healthy living isn’t one-size-fits-all.”

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112-year-old Veteran: “Serve God and be nice to people.”

Army Veteran Lawrence Brooks celebrated his 112th birthday Sept. 12. He is America’s oldest WWII Veteran. “Caring for him a…

4 years ago

Fruits, vegetables and prebiotics: a tasty way to a healthy gut

VA dietitian: probiotics protect us by acting as a barrier from harmful substances, viruses, fungi and dangerous bacteria that we…

4 years ago

Local students spend summer learning about Veterans and health care

For a few teenagers across South Carolina, the summer of 2021 provided an opportunity to learn more about Veterans and…

4 years ago

Innovators Network Award finalists drive innovation at VA

Three finalists for the Innovators Network Award show how employees are driving innovation at VA.

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Veteran Justice Outreach gives Army Veteran purpose

Army Veteran Sean Young says he was hardheaded and doubted Veteran Justice Outreach could help him. Today, he works to…

4 years ago

National POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 17

Air Force Capt. John Clark flew an RF-4C Phantom II over North Vietnam. After being shot down, he spent nearly…

4 years ago

VHA Innovation Experience kicks off with 10 Breaking Boundaries: Collaboration Challenge winners named

On August 26 and 27, it all began. The Breaking Boundaries: Collaboration Challenge launched the 2021 VHA iEX Virtual Event…

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