Department of Veteran Affairs

As the air turns crisp and leaves begin to fall, I find myself drawn to local farms and markets in search of seasonal treasures—apples, pumpkins and spaghetti squash. While apples and pumpkins often steal the spotlight, spaghetti squash quietly offers its own magic: a mildly sweet, nutty flavor and a unique texture that transforms into long, noodle-like strands when cooked. Spaghetti squash is a winter squash and a member of the pumpkin family.

How one Army Veteran received faster treatment through VA TeleRheumatology After leaving the Army in 2001, James Quick relied on private health insurance for years. When he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, he managed his care the best he could, but it wasn’t easy. Due to issues navigating private insurance, he went without the medication he needed for years. That’s when his wife suggested something he hadn’t considered before: trying VA healthcare.

WASHNGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced new guidance on informed consent that will increase transparency for Veterans before they receive a prescription for psychotropic medications, which include antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics and opioids. VA practitioners currently disclose a host of relevant information to enable Veterans to make informed choices about whether to undergo procedures or treatments.

Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting. The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by VA. Veterans should verify all information with the organization offering the opportunity. Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites seeking to hire Veterans. This post includes links to job listings for the week of Sept.

Every Veteran who joins the Million Veteran Program helps advance a shared goal: using research to improve healthcare for Veterans. Today, MVP research is beginning to inform new approaches to care. Thanks to more than 1 million Veterans who are part of the Million Veteran Program, we are advancing science and transforming care for Veterans like you. The MVP Return of Actionable Results, or MVP-ROAR study, is one early example of how MVP’s data can lead to more personalized healthcare.

Orlando Perez was rappelling down a climbing wall during PT when he lost his grip, fell, and struck his spine on his rucksack. Weeks later, after he kept stumbling during runs, he sought medical attention. The fall caused a tumor to develop on his spinal cord, and the surgery to remove it left him unable to walk. Three years later, paralyzed from the waist down and depressed, Perez found hope.

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is helping enrolled Veterans take control of future healthcare decisions through Advance Care Planning workshops designed to ensure their wishes are known and respected if they are ever unable to speak for themselves.

World War II Veteran Fannie Griffin-McClendon received a beauty surprise when her Phoenix VA’s Community Living Center nurse brought her into one of the center’s common areas. Griffin-McClendon—one of the center’s most beloved residents—was presented with three handmade wigs from Veteran-and woman-owned small business, Wigs Plus Vets, through a partnership with VA. The store exclusively serves service members and Veterans experiencing hair loss.

Registered Nurse (RN) Joey Straw knows every patient interaction is an important one in a Veteran’s care journey. Now in his fourth year at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Nashville, Tennessee, he didn’t always have his eyes set on becoming a nurse. Keep reading to learn more about how he got his start at VA and how you too can join our mission of serving those who served. What led you to nursing? “I actually started out as an art student, but did really well in physiology and anatomy.

Phishing is a type of cyberattack where malicious actors send fraudulent emails that appear to be from legitimate and trusted sources. These scams target Veterans to steal benefits, healthcare information, and other personally identifiable information. VA urges Veterans, their families and advocates to be aware of phishing, including signs and prevention strategies. Email phishing is the most common type of attack, but fraudsters are always developing new ways to target Veterans and their families.