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  • VA launches offline mobile app to support HBPC teams in remote areas

    VA launches offline mobile app to support HBPC teams in remote areas

    Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) teams now have a faster and more secure way to support Veterans in remote areas, even those without internet access, thanks to the recent implementation of the Oracle Health Community Care app, formerly known as Mobile Care.

  • Snaxs the super user dog gets Dayton VA Medical Center ready for deployment

    Snaxs the super user dog gets Dayton VA Medical Center ready for deployment

    The Dayton VA Medical Center’s Change Leadership Team has an honorary member ready to help end users prepare for the facility’s Federal Electronic Health Record deployment. Meet Snaxs!

  • VA driver rehabilitation programs restore independence for Veterans

    VA driver rehabilitation programs restore independence for Veterans

    VA’s Driver Rehabilitation Programs help Veterans with disabilities achieve independence through specialized training and adaptive vehicle technology.

  • Chasing the next healing

    Chasing the next healing

    From addiction to recovery, a Veteran finds healing and hope with the support of the VA Domiciliary Care program.

  • VA facilities nationwide honor POW/MIAs with remembrance ceremonies

    VA facilities nationwide honor POW/MIAs with remembrance ceremonies

    VA facilities across the country held POW/MIA remembrance ceremonies, reaffirming the nation’s vow to never forget those who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action.

  • Santa Salutes brings cheer year-round to Veterans

    Santa Salutes brings cheer year-round to Veterans

    Santa Salutes brings joy to Veterans with monthly visits from Santa, spreading cheer and gratitude all year long.

  • San Francisco VA offers new therapies for early-stage Alzheimer’s

    San Francisco VA offers new therapies for early-stage Alzheimer’s

    San Francisco VA offers new Alzheimer’s treatment to slow symptoms in Veterans. Innovative therapy provides hope and early intervention.

  • Layered protection for moments of a suicide crisis

    Layered protection for moments of a suicide crisis

    When thoughts of suicide overwhelmed him, he had no layers of protection and no one from his support network between him and the lethal means he had available.

  • Expanding access to cancer care for rural Veterans

    Expanding access to cancer care for rural Veterans

    VA’s rural and remote infusion program brings cancer care and survivorship support where it’s needed most: close to the Veteran.

  • The mission never ends

    The mission never ends

    Army Veteran George “Steve” Cum has made it his mission to continue serving his country and fellow service members at VA.

  • Four hundred hackers gather in Tampa to improve Veteran care

    Four hundred hackers gather in Tampa to improve Veteran care

    Hackers gathered in Tampa for the 2025 Veterans Health Hackathon, creating innovative solutions to improve Veteran care using cutting-edge technology.

  • Serving those who served

    Serving those who served

    One army Veteran serves his Veterans in rural areas by ensuring they get to their appointments on time.

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Last updated November 3, 2025

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