Military & Veterans News
VA announces $5M in grant funding for transitional supportive housing for homeless Veterans
Announcement comes just days after VA announced housing more than 46,000 homeless Veterans in 2023U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Military & Veterans News
VA announces $5M in grant funding for transitional supportive housing for homeless Veterans
Announcement comes just days after VA announced housing more than 46,000 homeless Veterans in 2023Military & Veterans News
'Women Veteran Boot Camp Accelerator' empowers entrepreneurs
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the PenFed Foundation brought together 80 women Veteran entrepreneurs for a six-month accelerator program, July 13 that would prepare them for sustainability and growth in federal and commercial marketplacesMilitary & Veterans News
VA’s Rapid Naloxone Initiative recognized in fight against opioid overdose deaths
WASHINGTON — A life-saving initiative developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs is recognized as the 2020 recipient of the John M. Eisenberg National Level Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality Award by The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum.Military & Veterans News
VA honors caregivers of Veterans throughout November
WASHINGTON — During National Family Caregivers Month this November, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will honor the caregivers of Veterans for their invaluable health care, acknowledging the critical role they play in caring for Veterans every day — and even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic.Military & Veterans News
VA national cemeteries resume committal and memorial services halted by the COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries will resume committal services starting June 9 in all but two VA national cemeteries.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Computers Reading Doctors’ Notes?
WASHINGTON – With electronic health records, computers have proven their worth in tracking, sorting and displaying data. A new study by researchers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) showed computers that scan doctors' notes can reduce dangerous complications after surgery.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Two VA Executives Honored with ‘Service to America’ Medals
WASHINGTON – A Vietnam Veteran whose career has focused on helping war Veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community Vet Centers around the country and a VA chief financial officer who led the agency to streamline operations and reduce costs are among nine federal officials being honored with Service to America Medals. For the 10th year, the non-profit Partnership for Public Service has named outstanding public servants who are making high-impact contributions.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Program That Boosts Safeguards for Research Participants Wins Approval from Accrediting Body
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), which helps ensure high ethical and scientific standards for multi-site research projects involving Veterans or their health information, has been accredited by the nonprofit Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA/DOD Smart Phone App Helps Veterans Manage PTSD
WASHINGTON – Veterans dealing with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can turn to their smart phones for help anytime with the PTSD Coach application created by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense.