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// VA OfficialOctober 24, 2026↗

Crisis in the pews: Off-duty VA nurses step in to save a life

A 93-year old church elder became unresponsive during service. Two Birmingham VA nurses answered the call, reviving and stabilizing her.

// VA OfficialOctober 24, 2026↗

Every survivor’s voice matters: Helping shape the future of suicide loss support

Help shape the future of suicide loss support. Share your experience through the TAPS National Suicide Survivor Survey by Oct. 31.

// VA OfficialOctober 23, 2026↗

Rural community profile: Exploring Salem, Virginia

The Salem VA Medical Center in Virginia is a rural facility providing care to and community for our Veterans.

// VA OfficialOctober 23, 2026↗

Trick or trust? Spot cyber fraud fast

This time of year is full of tricks and treats. The hard part is knowing who’s really at your door. Know the signs of potential cyber fraud.

// VA OfficialOctober 23, 2026↗

Beyond choice: How listening shapes VA’s approach to homelessness

Ending Veteran homelessness requires listening, reducing barriers, expanding housing and support options, and improving services.

// VA OfficialOctober 23, 2026↗

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on opioid overdoses, atherosclerosis and lung cancer

VA Research highlights findings on opioid overdoses, a potential new atherosclerosis treatment, and lung cancer surgery.

// VA OfficialOctober 22, 2026↗

Transportation careers that move Veterans forward

VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence hosted the DOT Deputy Secretary to explore the wide range of transportation careers available to Veterans.

// VA OfficialOctober 22, 2026↗

Behind the scenes: MEDVAMC engineer earns national recognition

Christie Pascue, MEDVAMC biomedical engineer, is named to the 2026 TechNation 40 Under 40 class, honoring her leadership and dedication to Veterans’ care.

// VA OfficialOctober 22, 2026↗

VA’s Federal EHR introduces 15 improvements to support Veteran care this fall

VA has introduced 15 enhancements across platforms, capabilities, and interfaces to the Federal EHR, making daily work easier for clinicians and staff.

// VA OfficialOctober 21, 2026↗

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow shall stop Alaska VA

The Alaska VA Healthcare System is transitioning to the Federal EHR on Oct. 24, 2026, and has begun notifying Veterans by mail to help them prepare.

// VA OfficialOctober 21, 2026↗

Let’s talk stress: A simple conversation is changing care for Veterans

“Let’s Talk Stress” brings brief stress conversations into VA Texas Valley primary care to reduce stigma and connect Veterans with supportive resources.

// VA OfficialOctober 21, 2026↗

A chance conversation put this Navy Veteran on the path to franchise ownership

A Navy Veteran’s path to franchise ownership shows how research, conversations with owners and military experience can inform a new career.

// VA OfficialOctober 20, 2026↗

VA opportunities for military spouses

Military spouses bring to VA's mission something that's hard to replicate: a lived understanding of what it means to support someone who has served.

// VA OfficialOctober 20, 2026↗

Beyond the tray: VA Memphis earns nutrition excellence honor

Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center is the first VAMC to earn the Academy’s nutrition designation across all four domains of excellence.

// VA OfficialOctober 20, 2026↗

PatternMD: Between appointments, no Veteran should be alone

PatternMD is a free app that helps Veterans track their health between appointments and connect with others living with similar conditions.

// VA OfficialOctober 19, 2026↗

Live Whole Health #339 Is your face giving you away?

Stress can show up on your face. Learn a simple 15-minute head and neck massage to ease tension, relax tight muscles and support your well-being.

// VA OfficialOctober 19, 2026↗

Beyond the headset: How immersive technology is reshaping Veteran care

Veterans explored immersive technology like virtual reality at VA immersive demo focused on mental health, pain management and rehabilitation.

// VA OfficialOctober 19, 2026↗

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Oct. 19, 2026

This jobs of the week post includes listings for the week of Oct. 19, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.

// VA OfficialOctober 18, 2026↗

Elsie S. Ott and the birth of aeromedical evacuation

Elsie S. Ott helped launch modern aeromedical evacuation, proving long-distance air transport could save lives and transform military medicine.

// VA OfficialOctober 17, 2026↗

Reliable access to food can help Veterans build stability when facing homelessness

VA’s Food Security Office helps Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness with access to food, nutrition and local resources for long-term stability.

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