Category: News & VA Updates

SkillBridge provides transitioning service members opportunities to gain federal government work experience, such as becoming a police officer.

Up to 15% of hospitalized Veterans have a penicillin allergy label, but over 90% are untrue.

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) is a unique outreach program aiding Veterans challenged with serious mental illness and severe functional impairment.

Bay Pines VA will hold its annual Homeless Stand Down for Veterans at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center April 6. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Veteran’s Courtyard located on the Bay Pines campus. “This is our first marquee event of the year, and we look forward to…

Horses and other animals have a unique way of connecting with people, and that connection could be seen in the eyes and faces of the Veterans at West Texas VA. That was the scene when “40 Something Cowgirls” of Big Spring, Texas, and Pam Kearney, owner of the miniature horse ministry, “It’s Alright to be…

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and honor the remarkable contributions of women in the military. Throughout history, women have played pivotal roles in the armed forces, breaking barriers and championing gender equity. D Davis Part of that participation is later being able to join the various Veterans Service Organizations. The American…

The change and growth during spring can remind Veterans that even during challenging times, there is hope

Military Veterans from every service gathered to receive updates on West Texas VA and to provide feedback to leaders at a town hall held in San Angelo, Texas. “I’m glad they took time out to do this for Veterans,” said Navy Veteran Terry Cook. “Veterans can have a lot of things happen to them during…

Doctors at Michael E. DeBakey VA in Houston are utilizing groundbreaking new heart implant therapy to help Veterans with heart failure live longer and healthier lives.  Army Veteran Johnny Timmons from League City, TX, was the first of six Veterans who have received Barostim implants at Houston VA over the last several months. He says…

VA’s Integrated TeleOT program provides occupational therapy services in the comfort of Veterans’ homes

Donation a lasting impact to the support and services Fisher Houses offer to Veterans and family members

High tech pacemaker improves heart failure symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and exercise intolerance