Pulmonary Rehabilitation may be beneficial for Veterans with respiratory symptoms that result in diminished functional capacity or decreased quality of life. This includes patients with obstructive lung diseases and patients with interstitial lung disease and neuromuscular diseases. Read the full story
Kevin Byrne, a Veteran army helicopter pilot with multiple sclerosis, credits “the amazing medical treatment that I receive from my doctors at the VA Hospital” with helping him maintain his daily life. Along with love and guidance from friends and family Read the full story
From drugs to medical devices, when there’s a product recall, VA has an efficient and effective system in place to quickly get the products off the shelves. Read the full story
Rehabilitation therapy can be a long road for some Veterans, but the journey is constantly evolving with each new goal that is set. One Veteran shares his story of trust and progress. Read the full story
Hubert Wright’s recovery from traumatic brain injury has been a journey marked from being self-described “lost puppy” to a college student. His story is an inside look at how the team approach has helped him overcome his hidden wounds. Read the full story
Dedicated caregivers offer Veterans more than medical attention; they provide a second family and a home. The new choice for high-need and end-of-life care places Veterans in Medical Foster Homes. Read the full story
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. One third of most cancer deaths could be prevented by the proper lifestyle changes and by following cancer screening recommendations. Read the full story
Twenty-six of our forty-four Presidents served in the military. The core values of decision-making and inspiring leadership prove to be valuable both in the service and in the eyes of the American public. Read the full story
The Veterans Health Administration is celebrating African American History Month this February. The 2011 theme is “African Americans and the Civil War,” which urges all Americans to study and reflect on the value of their contribution to the nation. Read the full story
During “National Salute to Veteran Patients Week,” February 13-19, VA medical facilities across America are honoring their men and women Veteran patients with salutes and ceremonies, featuring musical concerts and Valentines…and inviting the public to join in the recognition. Read the full story
