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Neighborhood Clinics Bring Care Closer
VA has over 800 Community Based Outpatient Clinics throughout the United States providing a variety of services to eligible Veterans, saving them that long drive to a VA medical center. Read the full story
A (Very) Popular Personal Health Record
My HealtheVet is an online personal health record which hundreds of Veterans are using every day, finding it the most efficient way to keep track of all their health and medical information. Read the full story
Two Brothers Charged with Defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Raymond Testa, 60, of Rochester, N.Y., and Gerald Testa, 55, of Ontario, N.Y., were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with major fraud against the United States. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, a $1,000,000 fine or both.
Two Brothers Charged with Defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs
ROCHESTER, N.Y.–U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Raymond Testa, 60, of Rochester, N.Y., and Gerald Testa, 55, of Ontario, N.Y., were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with major fraud against the United States.
At VA Palo Alto, Veterans Heal With Photography
Veterans suffering from PTSD or other mental health challenges are being offered a new and innovative form of therapy at the VA in Palo Alto, Calif. They’re taking pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. Read the full story
Do I Need a Social Worker?
There are social workers at all VA medical centers. How do you know if you need a social worker? Read about some of the ways VA social workers can help you or refer you to the right person for help. Read the full story
Veteran with MS Adaptive Sports Champ
Veteran “Jersey Jeanne” has not let multiple sclerosis slow her down — adaptive sports have changed her life in a positive way. Her life’s motto is: “I got ‘ta’ keep on movin’!” Read the full story
Fact Sheet: Pre-Determination Findings for Veteran-Owned Small Business Applicants
This new initiative is aimed at streamlining the way firms apply for Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) “Veterans First” contract designations with VA.
VA’s Commitment to Safe Care
VA’s National Center for Patient Safety is responsible for developing a culture of safety throughout the Veteran’s Health Administration. One of VA’s top priorities is reducing and preventing inadvertent harm to VA patients. Read the full story
