September is National Preparedness Month. VA reminds Veterans receiving health care that they need to be prepared. Check out this story for great online links to valuable check lists! Read the full story
Electronic Medical Records Hold Clues to Suicide Risk
Natural language processing technology could help VA detect suicide risk among Veterans. A study used the technology to find past suicide attempts in VA’s electronic medical record system. Read the full story
Patients Re-Learn Basic Living Skills at VA’s MyHome
At VA’s MyHome, a simulation home near Pittsburgh, seriously injured Veterans learn independent living skills prior to being discharged from the hospital. The idea is to reduce hospital re-admissions. Read the full story
CareerScope Interest and Aptitude Assessment Tool Available
A new tool is available to help GI Bill beneficiaries determine their aptitudes and interests before choosing a course of study or career.
CareerScope Interest and Aptitude Assessment Tool Available
Are You a Caregiver for a Veteran?
A free online workshop is designed for family Caregivers of Veterans. It helps them learn a variety of skills and how to care for Veterans with PTSD and other serious illnesses. Read the full story
Veterans: Are Your Immunizations Current?
All Veterans should know about the benefits and risks of immunization, how vaccines are monitored for safety, answers to common questions, what is in vaccines, and who should be vaccinated. Read the full story
New VA-ONCE Update
Training information is now available for the most recent VA-ONCE update.
New VA-ONCE Update
Reaching Out to Three Million Rural Veterans
Over three million men and women enrolled in the VA Health Care System are defined as “rural” Veterans. VA has an office dedicated to improving access to quality health care for them. Read the full story
