Inside Veterans Health

News stories from the Veterans Health Administration.
  1. VA Knows Women Veterans

    This is National Women’s Health week. VA knows women Vets and is best-equipped to meet their needs. Good health is a commitment you make to yourself. Let VA help you keep this commitment this week and beyond.

    		Woman Veteran smiling
  2. Veterans: Do You Have High Blood Pressure?

    Many Veterans don’t realize they have high blood pressure. It often has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it’s important for Vets to get their blood pressure checked regularly.

    		Man in scrubs checking a woman’s blood pressure
  3. Taking it off...Keeping it Off

    Got motivation? Need some? Read how Veterans Joe, Sonya and Ernie lost big weight big time with VA’s MOVE! program. Come on! You can do it! MOVE! can help you lose weight, keep it off and improve your health. Goodbye Couch!

    		chest of a large man, running
  4. VA Nursing Service: Excellence in Patient-Driven Care

    With more than 77,000 nurses, the Department of Veterans Affairs has one of the largest nursing staffs of any health care system in the world. Join us in saluting them this National Nurses Week.

    		Nurse with a patient
  5. Returning Service Members

    On the home page of every VA Medical Center, there is a direct connection to information about the many benefits OEF/OIF Veterans have earned. Look for the yellow ribbon and click to start applying for your benefits.

    		Returning soldier smiles and holds his daughters