During PTSD Awareness Month, VA encourages Veterans, their families, and all Americans to learn more about the disorder and discover ways you can help yourself and others. Learn from Vets with PTSD how treatment helped them. Read the full story
Category Archives: VA News
Partnership to Help End Veteran Homelessness
VA collaborates with national campaign to help find permanent housing for 10,000 vulnerable and chronically homeless Veterans this year. Will help accomplish Secretary Shinseki’s goal of ending Veteran homelessness in 2015. Read the full story
Reason #1 for Sunglasses: Protect Your Eyes
Summertime — a lot of outdoor activities are planned. Vets should remember that ultraviolet radiation from the sun’s rays can be damaging to your eyes and potentially affect your vision. Every Veteran should wear sunglasses. Read the full story
The National Veterans Golden Age Games
VA’s National Golden Age Games are a national sports and recreation competition which introduces older Veterans to the benefits of sports and recreation. A chance for athletes to showcase their skills, mental and physical. Read the full story
Memorial Day – When America Remembers
Memorial Day is when we remember those who died in the service of their nation. At 3 p.m., Americans pause for the annual Moment of Remembrance to reflect on the sacrifice of America’s fallen warriors and honor their memory. Read the full story
Are You Eligible for VA Health Benefits?
Find out if you are eligible for VA health care benefits. Apply online, at any VA medical facility where VA personnel can answer your questions, or call toll-free at 1-877-222-VETS (8387) to apply over the phone. Read the full story
VA Knows Women Veterans
This is National Women’s Health week. VA knows women Vets and is best-equipped to meet their needs. Good health is a commitment you make to yourself. Let VA help you keep this commitment this week and beyond. Read the full story
Veterans: Do You Have High Blood Pressure?
Many Veterans don’t realize they have high blood pressure. It often has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it’s important for Vets to get their blood pressure checked regularly. Read the full story
Taking it off…Keeping it Off
Got motivation? Need some? Read how Veterans Joe, Sonya and Ernie lost big weight big time with VA’s MOVE! program. Come on! You can do it! MOVE! can help you lose weight, keep it off and improve your health. Goodbye Couch! Read the full story
VA Nursing Service: Excellence in Patient-Driven Care
With more than 77,000 nurses, the Department of Veterans Affairs has one of the largest nursing staffs of any health care system in the world. Join us in saluting them this National Nurses Week. Read the full story