Eighteen-year-old Elizabeth Leneski has racked up over 1,200 volunteer hours at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., doing everything from answering phones to organizing entertainment programs for patients. Read the full story
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), giving VA an opportunity to share information about the impact of sexual trauma and the services VA has available for Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma (MST). Read the full story
Occupational Therapy: Helping Vets Live an Independent Life
VA’s Occupational therapists help Veterans perform meaningful and purposeful activities. Therapists help Vets improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, and also to compensate for permanent loss of function. Read the full story
Celebrating the Healing Power of the Arts
The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is coming to Boston in October. Thousands of Vets across America combine therapy and competition in the annual VA program that recognizes progress and recovery through therapy. Read the full story
Veterans: Do Your Part for a Healthier America
Over eight million Vets enrolled in VA’s health care system can contribute to a healthier America. It’s National Public Health Week when we promote healthy habits and safe practices. Join the movement by making good choices. Read the full story
Want to Kick the Habit? VA Can Help
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
Now Accepting Yellow Ribbon Program Applications for the 2012 Academic Year
Yellow Ribbon Program agreements and related documents are now posted to the School Resources Yellow Ribbon Program information page.
Toolkit for Veteran Friendly Institutions
The School Resource Page now has a link to the American Council on Education “Toolkit for Veteran Friendly Institutions.” This online resource is designed to help institutions of higher education build effective programs for veteran students and share information.
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
