Department of Veterans Affairs’ Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson today announced improvements to enhance and accelerate progress at the Veterans Crisis Line, which serves as a life-saving resource for Veterans who find themselves at risk of suicide.

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Caribbean Healthcare System today was awarded the prestigious Accreditation Council for Graduate Education and Gold Foundation’s DeWitt C. Baldwin, Jr. Award. The award recognizes institutions with accredited residency/fellowship programs that are ‘exemplary in fostering a respectful, supportive environment for medical education and the delivery of patient care.’ The award was presented during a ceremony in National Harbor, MD.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today actions against two senior leaders in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs today announced its ongoing effort to ease the transition for service members who require complex care management as they transition from the DoD system of health care to VA or within each system. The effort is designed to ease the burden for service members and Veterans, who have suffered illnesses or injuries so severe as to require the expertise provided by multiple care specialties throughout both Departments.

The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the awarding of four major contracts that will bolster its ability to deliver timely health care to the nation’s Veterans. The contracts make up a $4.6 billion Medical Surgical Prime Vendor Next-Generation Program (MSPV-NG) acquisition, and represent a major step forward in supply chain modernization – a ‘breakthrough priority’ of the Department’s MyVA transformation effort.

VA will not rest until we fix our system to better meet the health needs of those who need help the most. On February 27, VA will host “Stand Down #2: Road to MyAccess” at all VA Medical Centers. Read the full story

Every year around Valentines Day, VA invites you to help us salute our Veteran patients with cards and visits and concerts…and learn how you can volunteer to help at your local VA medical center. Read the full story

Caring for the nation’s Veterans is a shared honor and a shared responsibility, which is why the Department of Veterans Affairs this year is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its partnership with the nation’s medical and health professional schools.

In his FY 2017 budget, President Obama is proposing $182.3 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Funding will continue to support the largest transformation in VA history; expand access to timely, high-quality health care and benefits; and advance efforts to end homelessness among Veterans.

Last year, there were over 300 million Recreation and Creative Therapy activities for Veterans, such as special events and therapeutic outings. Changing the focus from disability to ability. Read the full story