Bring your empathy and expertise to VA as a social worker
Across Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers (VAMCs), outpatient clinics and community-based programs, social workers help Veterans overcome personal and social challenges, navigate health care coordination, and build healthier, more stable lives. For professionals seeking meaningful, mission-driven work, a VA social work career offers both purpose and professional growth. VA is hiring qualified, compassionate social […]
Custom adaptive devices built for Veterans, at no cost
The sharing of 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. Are you a Veteran with an injury or disabling condition who has an idea for a device that could improve your mobility, independence or […]
Why Veterans Lists VA Approved Community Care Providers First
Why Veterans Lists VA Approved Community Care Providers First Directory Standards, Who Benefits, and How Enrollment Coordinators Fit In Veterans was created by veterans and is run by veterans because we’ve lived the same Community Care frustration: referrals that stall, mixed answers, and “call back next week” loops when you’re simply trying to get care, […]
Taking steps to stop a common cancer
Screening more Veterans than ever for colon cancer What is colon or colorectal cancer? In the last year, colon or colorectal cancer (CRC) has been identified as the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the U.S. for people under 50. CRC is one of the most common cancers in the United States, and each year […]
Modernizing VA home loans
VA is transforming technologies to Improve the Veteran homebuying experience Veterans will soon see enhancements to the VA Home Loan program with cutting-edge technologies, making it easier and more efficient for them to achieve the American Dream of homeownership. This year, as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, VA’s Loan Guaranty Service (LGY) is […]
Live Whole Health #308 – Find your breath
There are times when we say things like, “It took my breath away,” or “I could hardly breathe,” or “I swear, I stopped breathing for a second.” Sometimes these are profound moments of joy and sometimes moments of sorrow. We probably remember them for our whole lives. But what about the day-to-day moments when we […]
Veteran spends 500+ hours helping others access virtual care
Virtual Health Resource Center connects Veterans with care After serving 26 years in the Army as a military intelligence officer, working 10 years at a global science-based technology company and volunteering for over five years as a substitute teacher in South Korea, you’d think Jim Olson’s patience for answering computer-related questions would be low. But […]
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 9, 2026
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 […]
VA releases 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
Suicides among Veterans have decreased, but the report reinforces the need for connection, support and continued prevention efforts In February, VA released the 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which provides the most current and comprehensive picture of suicide among Veterans and non-Veteran U.S. adults from 2001 through 2023. While the report shows that […]
Service across generations
Gayle Smith and Elaine H. Niggemann: Leadership, legacy, service and the evolution of VA nursing From the battlefields of Vietnam to executive leadership within the Veterans health care system, nurses have shaped the course of military and Veteran care. Two leaders whose stories reflect courage and transformation are Gayle Smith, known as “The Nurse with Round […]