Suicide Prevention responder Melissa Schwab (at keyboard) relies on health technicians to provide support while engaging a distressed Veteran. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK.
Relationship retreats: from warriors to soul mates
VA has embarked on a unique campaign to strengthen the crumbling relationships of Veterans and their partners. Learn about the retreats that are helping so many Veterans today.
13 of VA's Top Links for Vet Services
We need one more partner to help us get the word out to our Vets: You. There are so many programs VA has to help Vets but too many don’t even know we’re here. Can you help?
Olympic Medalist Visits Hospitalized Vets
VA researcher and Olympic medal winner Natalie Dell returned home in August to the Bedford (Massachusetts) VA Medical Center, where she visited with hospitalized Veterans.
Vets Find Therapy in the Arts
Vets cope with physical and emotional disabilities with creative arts competitions. The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival demonstrates the therapeutic benefits of the arts.
VA Pharmacists Play Key Role in Veterans Health Care
VA pharmacists know how medications work and their importance to Veterans. They work hard to optimize Veterans’ drug therapy so Vets get the most benefit from their medications.
VA Leads Nation in Breast Cancer Screening Rates
As the number of women Veterans increases, VA is focusing on improving access to breast screenings and coordination of care, and training providers in the latest exam techniques.
Telehealth: A better way than the highway
Many Veterans today are taking advantage of Telehealth. It’s about that long drive vs. having your appointment much closer to home. You can talk to your doctor who is miles away.
Vets describe the PTSD Experience
Vets with PTSD volunteer to tell of their struggles and their recovery. Their video stories are posted on the website AboutFace to help other Veterans and their families.
Veterans learn about sports...and themselves
VA believes healing the entire person is the most effective way to bring about positive change. VA’s National Summer Sports Clinic promotes life-changing, year round healing.