Know this: If you are a woman who served in the active military service, you are a Veteran. People may think your military experience was less challenging than that of male Veterans. They’re wrong. Read the full story
Combat Veteran, Doctor and Now Gardener
Wesley McFarland, combat Veteran, doctor for 55 years, charged his patients $3.00. Wiped out by Hurricane Katrina, he now lives in a VA Community Living Center … and he loves it. Read the full story
Golden Age Games Underway in Omaha
Golden Age Games — it’s all about the rehabilitation value that wellness and fitness provide in the lives of older Veterans … and yes, a good time, competition and fellowship with other Veterans. Read the full story
My skin itches. Is it psoriasis? What is that?
Veterans who have psoriasis can easily describe the symptoms for you. It’s ugly, itchy and painful. VA doctors can help Veterans treat psoriasis. Here’s information on this chronic skin disease. Read the full story
2015 VA Walk & Roll Sees Growth
It’s called the Walk and Roll when over 23,000 Veterans, VA Employees and American citizens walk a mile for homeless Veterans, raising more than $325,000 worth of donations this year. Read the full story
Ten Things to Know About the Choice Program
If you are enrolled in VA health care, the Choice Program allows you to get health care from non-VA doctors. Here are the answers to ten of the most asked questions about the program. Read the full story
Helping Your Provider Understand Military Culture
VA is offering a free online course to private sector health care professionals to help them better serve Veterans and Servicemembers. Hear from a social worker who thinks the course is a good idea. Read the full story
Summer! Time to swim and picnic … and volunteer!
Across America, thousands of Americans are pitching in to help our Veterans. Learn about the “Summer of Service” and how you can volunteer at your local VA medical center … no sunblock needed! Read the full story
Relationship a Little Rocky? Time to Retreat
About 20 couples learned how to strengthen their relationship during a two-day Warrior to Soul Mate retreat sponsored recently at the Salisbury VA Medical Center in North Carolina. Read the full story
Wheelchair Vets Roll into Dallas for Annual Games
Since 1981, co-presented by the VA and PVA, the goal of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is to empower Veterans with disabilities to live more healthy and active lives through sports. Read the full story
