Medical simulation training provides learning conditions that imitate real-life situations without putting patients at risk. It lets VA medical staff develop sharper skills, improving the quality of health care for Veterans. Read the full story

CDC estimates that nearly 26 million people in the US have diabetes. Nearly one in four Veterans receiving care from VA has diabetes. Many Veterans are at risk for diabetes due to being overweight. Read the full story

Stefanie Dević served as a combat soldier in Kuwait and Qatar in nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare readiness. Today, she runs cooking labs for school children and trains cafeteria workers to prepare healthy food. Read the full story

Vietnam Veteran went from sleeping under carports to working as Resident Case Manager at the transitional housing facility where he once received help, thanks to VA’s Homeless Program. Read the full story

What is My HealtheVet? It’s VA’s online Personal Health Record for Veterans, where you can manage your health and wellness. It’s for Veterans, active duty service members, dependents and caregivers. Read the full story

Assistant police chief at Muskogee VA Medical Center, Captain of “Team VA,” raised $6,000 dollars for Multiple Sclerosis research by riding their bicycles 150 miles from Tulsa to Oklahoma City. Read the full story

Vets who were deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan over the last 18 months, and were bitten or had contact with saliva of a dog, cat or other animals, could be at risk for rabies. Talk to your VA provider as soon as possible. Read the full story

Compensated Work Therapy — a VA vocational rehabilitation program that endeavors to match Veterans to jobs. A program for Veterans who have suffered setbacks and wish to regain control of their lives. Read the full story

National Veterans Creative Arts Festival — a week of learning, exploring, and celebrating the healing power of the arts, a form of rehabilitative treatment to help Veterans recover from physical and emotional disabilities Read the full story

The professional buyers at VA recently figured out a way to buy quality merchandise for a lot less, and it’s already saved the Department big bucks in 2011 alone. It’s called the ‘reverse auction.’ Read the full story