A new report shows that homelessness among Veterans was reduced between January 2011 and January 2012. We are on track to meet the goal of ending Veteran homelessness in 2015, a top priority at VA. Read the full story
Losing the Holiday Blues
For some Veterans, the holidays are a time of loneliness and anxiety. Many things can cause the “holiday blues.” It could be stress or fatigue. The demands of family reunions can lead to tension. VA can help. Read the full story
VA Fights to Prevent Heart Disease in Women Vets
Women Vets don’t realize their risk of heart disease. Through an outreach and patient education initiative, VA is raising awareness of the risks associated with heart disease and the importance of regular screenings. Read the full story
U.S. Court of Federal Claims Affirms VA’s Utilization of FSS
The United States Court of Federal Claims issued a decision in the case of Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. The United States.
Veterans Business Opportunity Event
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) sponsored the Veterans Business Opportunity Event held at the University of Houston Small Business Development Center in Houston, TX, where approximately 70 Veteran businesses participated in the Business Opportunity Event.
Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference – 30th Anniversary Fall 2012
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) hosted the 30th Anniversary of the Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, the Nation’s premier event for minority entrepreneurs, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The Truth about Vaccinations
Veterans! Did you get your flu shot? They are available for Veterans enrolled in VA health care. Influenza, or “flu,” is a contagious respiratory virus. Anyone can catch the flu virus. Get the shot, not the flu! Read the full story
VA Marks World AIDS Day Ahead of the Curve
As national recommendations propose HIV tests for all Americans age 15 to 65, VA is ahead of the curve. We have recommended routine HIV testing for all Veterans since 2009. Mark World AIDS Day by saying Yes to the Test! Read the full story
Removal of Expired Veteran-Owned Small Businesses from Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Database
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Meet Vets who are “Strong at the Broken Places”
VA presents an ongoing portrait project entitled Strong at the Broken Places which tells stories of courage and strength by Veterans who have moved forward in positive and constructive ways. Read the full story
