U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Inspired by programs that promote healthy aging, fitness, and recreation, the Department of Veterans Affairs launched the National Veterans Golden Age Games in 1985 to highlight the preventive and therapeutic
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – The Declaration of Independence and the first Revolutionary War benefits act were both approved in 1776. After declaring independence, the Second Continental Congress addressed support for soldiers wounded
This month’s issue: PTSD Self-Test for Veterans – PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after trauma, with military personnel at higher risk due to service-related experiences. How to Spot a Government Imposter
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, VA honors the Veterans whose service and sacrifice shaped our country and remains committed to delivering the care, benefits, and services they have
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – Earning two Presidential Meritorious Rank Awards during her nearly 40-year career, Joan S. Kershner was a VA trailblazer and U.S. Army Veteran who became one of the first
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – The VA’s Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events supports Veterans’ health through adaptive sports and therapeutic arts, promoting independence, well-being, and community. These programs foster
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – After the Emancipation Proclamation, African American soldiers who died in service were initially buried separately. However, when units of the U.S. Colored Troops petitioned the Army’s Quartermaster General,
News in Health – Experts say creating a healthier home doesn’t require drastic changes, and practical steps can go a long way in reducing everyday exposure to pollutants in the air, water, and dust.
VA News – Veterans are entitled to request their VA health records, and knowing how to access these records and navigate the release of information (ROI) process is essential for managing their care. Four
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs– Serving as the only psychiatric social worker at the Veterans Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama, Anna B. Raines created an early model of a home-based foster care system for veterans,












