VA Medical Centers across the country have tobacco cessation support programs for veterans. Get tips on preparing to quit, how to overcome roadblocks, and settling into life as a tobacco-free person. Read the full story
Category Archives: VA News
Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
The 26th National Disabled Winter Sports Clinic — motivating Veterans to live life to the fullest by experiencing Miracles on a Mountainside. Read the full story
New Health Benefits Handbook Personalized for Each Veteran
New Health Benefits Handbook provides personalized listing of health benefits based on each Veteran’s specific eligibility along with information on your local VA medical facilities and appointment scheduling information. Read the full story
Military Sexual Trauma
VA has many resources to help with recovery from Military Sexual Trauma, including free treatment for related mental and physical health conditions. Veterans do not need to be “service connected” to receive services. Read the full story
Meeting the Needs of Women Veterans
Throughout U.S. history, women have heeded the call to serve our country. Their strength and determination are an inspiration. VA works hard to keep women Veterans healthy. Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month. Read the full story
Powerful Accounts of Recovery from Brain Injury
Learn how the Veterans Health Administration is delivering health care to victims of Traumatic Brain Injury and read how we are working to improve the treatment of America’s Veterans. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Read the full story
Veterans Connecting with Veterans
MaketheConnection.net — a website that lets Veterans and their families connect with the experiences of other Veterans and connects them with resources to help confront the challenges of transitioning from service. Read the full story
Playing it Safe
VA is training young residents — tomorrow’s doctors — that it’s OK to report their mistakes and even their ‘near misses.’ At VA, mistakes are regarded as teachable moments. Read the full story
VA’s New Mantra: Treat the Patient, Not the Disease
In fulfilling its responsibility to provide the best care for every Veteran, VA is moving away from problem-based disease care toward something very different: patient-centered care based on relationships. Read the full story
300 Vet Centers are Here for Vets Who Served in Combat Zones
Veterans who served in any combat zone can find support at one of 300 Vet Centers, including counseling, outreach, and referral services that can help you make a satisfying post-war readjustment to civilian life. Read the full story