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
Returning Service Members
On the home page of every VA Medical Center, there is a direct connection to information about the many benefits OEF/OIF Veterans have earned. Look for the yellow ribbon and click to start applying for your benefits. Read the full story
Mental and Physical Health – A Critical Connection
May is Mental Health Month. VA is dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of all Veterans. We are adding 1900 health care professionals to the many programs VA has to help achieve mental wellness for all. Read the full story
Personalized VRAP Notifications Now Available
You can now sign up to be notified of new developments in the VRAP program and receive a reminder email when we will begin accepting applications.
Is it Food Allergy or Food Intolerance?
Vets should know the difference in a food allergy that occurs when a food you eat abnormally triggers your body’s immune system and a food intolerance which is different from a food allergy. Read the full story
Caring for Veterans through Discovery & Collaboration
VA Research Week: Dedicated to the achievements of VA research and its importance in providing quality care for Veterans. An opportunity to focus on research and its impact on preventing disease and disability. Read the full story
Veterans Opportunity to Work website launched
The Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) website is now available, providing a wealth of information on the VOW to Hire Heroes Act. It includes details about the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), tax credits for employers, vocational rehabilitation services, transition assistance programs, and Department of Labor (DOL) resources.
VA and DOL are dedicated to outreach efforts to ensure information about the Veteran Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) reaches qualified Veterans and provides information on eligibility and how to apply.
Qualified Veterans will be able to apply for VRAP directly from the site beginning May 15, 2012.
Helping Vets Find a Job
Job Fairs are being held at VA Medical Centers across the county with VA employees and service providers helping Vets find job opportunities and assisting with application submissions, resume preparation, and tips on how to get hired. Read the full story
