Suicide Prevention Week…an opportunity to remind America about the problems some of our wounded warriors face. But, really, at VA, every week is Suicide Prevention Week. That’s why VA has the Veterans Crisis Line. Read the full story

Two OIF combat Veterans are on the Combat Care Team at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where their experiences enable them to relate to Veterans entering the VA health care system. Read the full story

Homeless Veterans received an extra meal thanks to the Nutrition and Food Services Department at the Hefner VA Medical Center and the employees at the hospital. Donated food was distributed to local charities. Read the full story

A new Department of Veterans Affairs report shows a decrease in reported adverse events, helping to improve patient safety record. At all VA medical centers, doctors and nurses are required to report medical errors and near misses. Read the full story

The farmer’s market at VA Palo Alto Health Care System lets Veterans enjoy healthy choices and a social gathering place. It provides Veterans healthy food options and the benefits of locally grown and organic foods. Read the full story

During National Immunization Awareness Month, Veterans and their families should catch up on their vaccinations. For the flu season, sure, but it’s important for Vets to get all the right vaccines at the right time. Read the full story

VA is using Telehealth to closely monitor the health and well being of thousands of patients nationwide — many of them older Veterans living in highly rural areas. Read the full story

VA is developing a new tool — called the Daily Plan — that will allow patients to see exactly what’s going to happen to them on any particular day of their hospitalization. It’s just one more way VA is encouraging patients to get more involved in their own care. Read the full story

Playing ball with Jäger isn’t just a game for the either the dog or the Veteran. The canine-patient bond formed during Animal Assisted Therapy sessions encourages the patient through the tough physical and emotional rehabilitation exercises. Read the full story