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Empowering the spirit to prevent Veteran suicide
Houston VA’s “Empowering the Spirit” program blends chaplain and nurse care to offer spiritual support, helping prevent Veteran suicide and fostering hope and healing.
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Jacob Robertson shines at 44th National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Army National Guard Veteran Jacob Robertson shines at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, proving the power of adaptive sports and resilience.
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VA earns top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings report
More than three-fourths of Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals that received an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating earned four-or-five-star ratings as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2025 hospital quality ratings
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on Agent Orange exposure, mobility aids and osteoporosis
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on Agent Orange exposure, mobility aids and osteoporosis.
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Cancer care in every corner of the country
Navy Veteran Jim Range faced a rare cancer, but finds support through his wife, VA care, and community care.
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Providence Veterans serve again through research
Kenneth Lewis becomes the 5,000th Veteran to participate in the Million Veteran Program in Providence VAHCS. He represents the continued involvement of Veterans around the nation to continue to serve through advancing health research for all Veterans.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on tinnitus, blood pressure and Parkinson’s disease
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a tinnitus treatment, blood pressure control and Parkinson’s disease.
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Reducing suicide risk for rural Veterans
VA is working to reduce rural Veterans’ suicide risk by enhancing access to health care providers and providing resources to help create safe home environments.
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New Heart Care technology improves Veterans’ quality of life
Houston VA became the first VA Medical Center to utilize new technology to improve the quality of life for Veterans with heart failure.
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Colorectal cancer didn’t stop this Veteran
Army and Navy Veteran Sam Stornelli turned to VA for his colorectal cancer care and with the support of a dedicated care team over the past 10 years, has reached major milestones with his family.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide, liver disease and stroke
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a suicide, liver disease and stroke.
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VA offers yearlong community care authorizations for 30 services
VA extends community care authorizations for eligible standardized types of care for a year.