by Rikki Almanza | May 5, 2025
More than 50 years after the Vietnam War, U.S. Veterans continue to face serious health problems linked to their combat experiences, according to two new studies from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the VA Boston Healthcare System. Findings...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 4, 2023
Veterans managing sleep-related breathing disorders, including sleep apnea, can now benefit from an upgraded online ordering system on VA.gov for CPAP supplies. This addition mirrors the streamlined process for ordering hearing aid supplies and promises to...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 1, 2023
The application window for the VA’s National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic is officially open and will continue through March 1. The clinic, scheduled for August 25-30 in the city of San Diego, offers an opportunity for Veterans to participate in adaptive...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 22, 2023
The American Legion unveiled the results of a nationwide survey to amplify the voices of Veterans in light of the VA’s anticipated National Standards of Practice, or NSP. This release comes shortly before an upcoming hearing on NSP by the House Committee on...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 14, 2023
The VA has a long history of pioneering healthcare advancements to improve Veterans’ lives. Among its latest innovations is immersive technology, led by Dr. Anne Lord Bailey, a lead researcher at the VA Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning. Dr. Anne Lord...