Finding it hard to be home alone or feel comfortable in public places, Laura Hendrixon is determined to get better for her family and her career. Read the full story
Category Archives: VA News
Connecting Veterans with Telehealth
The relationship between patients and the health care system will dramatically change with telehealth. High levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes say this is the right direction. Read the full story
Brain’s ‘Error Messages’ May Hold PTSD Clue
VA researchers are looking at how Veterans with PTSD react to their own mistakes. The results could reveal clues as to why some Veterans are more resilient to traumatic events. Read the full story
Sunday Was a Very Veteran Father’s Day
On Father’s Day this past Sunday, one family with a proud military tradition marked the day with memories of military service by three generations of Veterans, one a VA employee. Read the full story
Online Course Helps Vets Overcome Life’s Problems
An online self-help training program called Moving Forward provides tools, videos and interactive quizzes to teach skills that will enable you to better address life’s problems and daily dilemmas. Read the full story
I Was Hit by Eight IEDs
Josh Hansen, an IED Hunter, recovers from a traumatic brain injury only to be hit with PTSD. Treatment helps him reclaim his life. Read the full story
The 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion
A VA patient for 65 years, Robert Royce is grateful he lived through the D-Day invasion — it has had an impact on his entire life. And the 89 year old Army Veteran would enlist again…if he could. Read the full story
VHA Benefits Goal: Preserving Your Good Health
VA Health Benefits include all the necessary inpatient hospital care and outpatient services to promote, preserve, or restore your health with a wide range of services. Learn how to apply here. Read the full story
America’s VA Medical Centers Mark Memorial Day
The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat the soldier’s last tattoo. No more on life’s parade shall meet that brave and fallen few. On fame’s eternal camping-ground, their silent tents are spread. Read the full story
VA Research: A Promise for a Brighter Tomorrow
Many people don’t know that VA does research. We do…in a major way, playing a vital role in advancing medical science and providing high quality care for America’s Veterans. Read the full story