This week I was given an incredible statistic: Just 20 years ago, VA served a little more than 150,000 women Veterans. This was before 9/11, an event that prompted so many American men and women to enlist and defend their country. Today, VA is serving more than 740,000 women Veterans. That’s more than four times …
40 years hand in hand, Jean King, caregiver, and John ‘Jack’ King, Army Vietnam Veteran, have a special bond that is so much more than what is portrayed in romantic movies. The duo has lived the American dream. Service to country, five healthy children and a successful medical career. Their retirement was brighter than ever. …
Married 40 years, she is now her husband’s caregiver Read More »
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced its partnering with the American Lung Association to help Veterans, diagnosed with lung disease, live healthier lives. The partnership will increase Veterans’ access to information about lung disease and resources. “This collaboration will promote effective coping strategies designed to slow the progression of lung disease and offer support networks …
VA, American Lung Association partner to help Veterans diagnosed with lung disease Read More »
When most of us decide to improve our health, we focus on losing weight, eating more fruits and vegetables, quitting smoking, becoming more active, and many other popular strategies we hear about every December when planning New Year’s resolutions. But, what if you discovered a behavior that would: Reduce pain? Improve blood flow? Improve your …
Live Whole Health #50 – The Easiest Way to Improve Your Health Read More »
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that more than 1,000 VA staff have volunteered for more than 3,700 deployments — the most for a single emergency — in response to COVID-19. To date, VA personnel have deployed to more than 49 states and territories to support VA medical centers with surges …
You’ve earned well-deserved benefits through your service to our nation. But as you transition into civilian life, you have the opportunity to double up your Veterans benefits with a VA career. VA’s benefits are designed with Veterans in mind, offering you the support you need as you embark on a new career well suited for your military skills and …
Your military benefits + VA employee benefits = A winning combination Read More »
The employee experience (EX) journey map identifies the moments that matter during a VA employee’s career using the same human-centered design process that VA’s Veterans Experience Office (VEO) has applied in the development of 45 customer journey maps that also improves the experiences of Veterans and their families. The map will help VA reach its goal of …
VA creates government’s first-ever employee experience journey map Read More »
Chats with the Chief features VHA Chief of Staff Jon Jensen as he talks with key players about the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and how it serves America’s Veterans. In this episode, Jensen is joined by VHA Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Clinical Services Dr. Kameron Matthews, who talks about the process of transitioning …
Chats with the Chief – Dr. Kameron Matthews, Assistant USH for Clinical Services Read More »
VA dedicates Morovis National Cemetery WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today dedicated a new 247-acre national cemetery in Morovis, Puerto Rico. This is the sixth VA national cemetery to be dedicated in 2020, and the 153rd VA National Cemetery overall. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie along with Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy …
This week I was given an incredible statistic: Just 20 years ago, VA served a little more than 150,000 women Veterans. This was before 9/11, an event that prompted so many American men and women to enlist and defend their country. Today, VA is serving more than 740,000 women Veterans. That’s more than four times …