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veterans health
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New VA mobile app helps vets track health care
VA’s Director of Web and Mobile Solutions, Shawn Hardenbrook, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to share the story of Launchpad.
September 18, 2019 -
Agencies spending more repaying employees’ student loans
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management says it’s closely monitoring agencies’ use of the student loan repayment program in a tough budget environment.
August 07, 2019 -
Trump aims to stem vet suicide with outreach, local grants
President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking to stem the number of veteran suicides with a plan to boost outreach by awarding grants to community programs
March 05, 2019 -
New American Legion commander describes vets’ biggest concerns
Brett Reistad of Manassas, Virginia, was elected national commander of the American Legion on Aug. 30.
September 14, 2018 -
‘Breakdown of systems and leadership’ pushes lawmakers to examine veterans’ health networks
Lawmakers want to re-examine the structure of the Veterans Health Administration after a report the Veterans Affairs Inspector General referred to as “serious” and “disturbing.”
May 23, 2018 -
Lana McKenzie: AMVETS takes step to help vets with mental health issues
AMVETS is taking matters into its own hands and has commissioned a licensed clinical team to help its members with mental health problems.
March 29, 2018 -
DHA: Supporting the warfighter
Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono, director of the Defense Health Agency, joins host Roger Waldron on this week’s Off the Shelf to discuss the organization’s vision for serving the healthcare needs of the warfighter. April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017 -
Veterans program builds world’s largest genetic database
The Million Veteran Program has collected blood samples for genetic analysis from more than 500,000 veterans so far, making it the biggest database of genetic material in the world.
November 23, 2016 -
VA to vets: Tell us what works for you
A new VA center seeks emerging therapies to enhance veterans’ physical and mental well-being.
July 27, 2016 -
VHA ’emoji’: Poop or ice cream?
The Veterans Health Administration recommendations include items AFGE, the Commissioners and most everyone else for whom VA issues matter, can agree on.
July 20, 2016
