Health

Birmingham VA nurses reunite Veteran with missing daughter

A distressed young girl was sitting outside the VA hospital. Three nurses went to her aid and discovered she had…

4 years ago

Columbia VA’s CT scanning machine’s many benefits for patients

New CT machine accommodates larger patients. Claustrophobic patients will benefit from the larger opening, easing anxiety during exam.

4 years ago

Veteran, VA employee, gets free meals to New Orleans residents after Hurricane Ida

“Down here in Louisiana, we take care of our neighbors.” Veteran Chris Cox and his VFW buddies served over 1,800…

4 years ago

Veterans, VA employees, remember 9/11

Twenty years ago, our freedom came under attack in deadly terrorist acts. VA medical centers across America will commemorate the…

4 years ago

Caregiver shares story of support for her Veteran spouse

Bree Shields hopes her story encourages other military caregivers and Veterans to get the help they need through shared resources

4 years ago

Veterans walking from Bangor to San Francisco… virtually

When COVID-19 forced Veterans to limit outdoor interactions, the Omaha VA mental health team developed new ways to keep Veterans…

4 years ago

Dallas VA study treats Veterans with chronic sleep problems

VA North Texas treats some 20,000 patients each year for related issues in its Positive Airway Program (PAP) for sleep…

4 years ago

2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows decrease in Veteran suicides

VA’s latest data from 2019 shows a decrease in suicide among Veterans from the year prior. The decrease, reflecting the…

4 years ago

Report links substance use and suicide among Veterans, offers support

While the public is aware of some key risk factors for suicide among Veterans, they are often unaware of the…

4 years ago

Farmers Markets celebrate the season

Farmers’ markets are a great way for Veterans to support small businesses and engage with your community. Some are at…

4 years ago