VA’s Caregiver program has recently rolled out enhanced services for eligible seriously injured Post 9/11 Veterans, including a monetary stipend, health insurance, expanded training and other support services. Read the full story
Veteran Roger Beasing has lost 230 pounds since joining VA’s MOVE! program. He’ll be going back for seconds on Thanksgiving but with a new approach. The MOVE! program is tailored to meet the individual needs of each Veteran. Read the full story
Congress passed, and the President has signed into law, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. A new benefit for unemployed veterans.
Medical simulation training provides learning conditions that imitate real-life situations without putting patients at risk. It lets VA medical staff develop sharper skills, improving the quality of health care for Veterans. Read the full story
CDC estimates that nearly 26 million people in the US have diabetes. Nearly one in four Veterans receiving care from VA has diabetes. Many Veterans are at risk for diabetes due to being overweight. Read the full story
Stefanie Dević served as a combat soldier in Kuwait and Qatar in nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare readiness. Today, she runs cooking labs for school children and trains cafeteria workers to prepare healthy food. Read the full story
Vietnam Veteran went from sleeping under carports to working as Resident Case Manager at the transitional housing facility where he once received help, thanks to VA’s Homeless Program. Read the full story
What is My HealtheVet? It’s VA’s online Personal Health Record for Veterans, where you can manage your health and wellness. It’s for Veterans, active duty service members, dependents and caregivers. Read the full story
