Improving Veterans’ inpatient experience through virtual reality
A new pilot program uses virtual reality technology to immerse staff in realistic discharge scenarios to learn how to better serve their Veteran patie…
Author: department-of-veteran-affairs
“Survivor” champ Mike Gabler donating $1 million prize to Veteran causes
Mike Gabler is a big reader of existential philosophy, the exploration of questions related to the meaning, purpose and value of human existence.
Robley Rex VA launches monthly PACT meetings
Monthly meetings at the Robley Rex VA are part of VA’s nationwide PACT Act awareness campaign rollout aimed to introduce the new law to Veterans.
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran George Leighton
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran George N. Leighton, who served in the Army and as a Senior Judge in Illinois.
#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran James Ramsey
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran James Harry Wayne Ramsey who served as a transportation officer during the Vietnam War.
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Corps and Air Force Veteran Kenneth Chilstrom
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Corps and Air Force Veteran Kenneth Chilstrom, who served as a combat and test pilot during World War II and th…
Eleven nurses pregnant in one VA hospital
Eleven registered nurses in the Inpatient Surgical Unit at the Audie L. Murphy VA were all pregnant at the same time.
PTSD Bytes: Older adults and mental health apps
Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport talks about using mental health apps and older adults with Dr. Christine Gould.
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Derek Holland
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Derek Holland, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan.
VA Police stop crime and keep order
VA Police are responsible for the protection of VA properties throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.