The long fight for recognition, benefits and equal care For much of American history, women who served their country in uniform returned home to a stark reality: their service was acknowledged in words, but not always in benefits. The path to equitable healthcare for women Veterans was neither automatic nor immediate; it was earned through…
For VA Southern Oregon staff, Federal EHR lights the path to greater efficiency
As anyone who works the day shift in the health care field can attest, it can be a challenge to get home before dark. Thanks to the power of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR), Rasha Yaghan, a nurse practitioner for VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center, is finding it easier to serve Veterans and wrap…
Thanks to Federal EHR, VA Southern Oregon staff finding more time for Veterans
Clinicians at VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics are finding the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) delivers efficiency on many fronts. The result: more time for doctors, nurses and pharmacists to spend on caring for Veterans. Four VA healthcare staff members in Southern Oregon spell out some of the time-saving benefits of the Federal…
MOVE! helps Miami Veterans stay motivated and sustain progress
How Miami Veterans are sustaining healthy habits with MOVE! Countless Veterans have changed their lives and improved their health with the MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans. For several Veterans in Miami, Florida, progress didn’t stop when they completed their initial 16-week comprehensive lifestyle intervention. Instead, they continued to practice healthy lifestyle behaviors and support…
Advance your dental career with VA
Every year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides clinical experiences to over 1,000 dental residents and students at VA medical centers (VAMCs) across the country. Nearly half of all dentists in postgraduate dental education programs nationwide rotate through a VA facility at some point in their training, making VA one of the largest sponsors…
Apply for a scholarship to start your K-12 career
Sharing non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program. Scholarship funding can help Veterans answer the call to serve in a new way: educating the next generation. The Scholarship America Veteran Scholarship for Educators offers…
Live Whole Health #341: Pace yourself
What are your plans for today? Maybe you plan out your whole day, or even your whole week. You look at a long to-do list and try to figure out how it will all fit. How long will the drive to your next appointment take? How much time will you spend at the grocery store?…
“The mission is not over”: Veteran firefighter continues serving his hometown
As a boy, Andrew Lipari rode his bicycle to the neighborhood fire station where his father worked. Today, after serving as an Air Force firefighter and spending nearly 34 years with the Kansas City Fire Department, he protects the same community that helped shape his calling. His uniform has changed since he entered the military…
Still on the court: Precision Oncology kept a Veteran’s life on track
‘I’m still able to play pickleball and do what I want.’ When Navy Veteran Bob Thomason reflects on his service, he smiles and says he “did everything but fly the plane.” As a naval flight officer from 1964 to 1969, he traveled the world, including Vietnam and nearby regions, where precision and teamwork defined every…
Keeping care connected: How VA Direct supports Veterans
Monitoring and improving Direct Secure Messaging workflows When Veterans receive care outside VA, their health information needs to follow them. Whether it is a specialist appointment, emergency visit or community care referral, timely information sharing helps ensure Veterans receive coordinated care without unnecessary delays or repeated tests. That is why VA is committed to robust…
Information technology (IT) specialists build better careers at VA
Across the more than 1,300 locations that make up the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and our network of Veteran care, information technology (IT) is a crucial tool in maintaining safe, secure and up-to-date communication among our professionals. Within this complex landscape, the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is how we maintain seamless operations.…
First renal denervation at Houston VA targets high blood pressure
Quieting the nerves: A new option for Veterans High blood pressure just met another challenger at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston. The hospital recently performed its first-ever renal denervation procedure, a quick, minimally invasive treatment that targets the nerves driving up blood pressure. For the Veterans who walk through Houston VA’s…