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// VA OfficialApril 15, 2026↗

“I never let breast cancer disable me.”

Veteran Heather Elliott was diagnosed with breast cancer at 31 years old and shares how advocacy, early detection, and VA support shaped her path forward.

// VA OfficialApril 14, 2026↗

Learn, lead, succeed: Education support at VA

At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), employees, interns, and trainees have access to some of the most comprehensive education support programs in the nation — helping you grow while serving those who served.

// VA OfficialApril 14, 2026↗

Vietnam Veteran finds new hope through VA support and cancer research

Vietnam Veteran has treatment, community care and clinical trials managed by VA’s Cancer Clinical Research Service

// VA OfficialApril 14, 2026↗

From Marine to esports entrepreneur

After eight years in the Marine Corps, John Crossman transitioned with skills that would later shape his approach to business and as an entrepreneur.

// VA OfficialApril 13, 2026↗

Live Whole Health #313: When the body softens, the mind is at peace

The body has a way of bracing us for stress, often when we don’t need it. Soft belly breathing signals to the brain and the body that all is well and we can relax.

// VA OfficialApril 13, 2026↗

Montana Veteran’s art wins first place, earns national invite

Veteran Earl Fred won first place at the Montana VA creative arts competition, with an invitation to the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.

// VA OfficialApril 13, 2026↗

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 13, 2026

Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites seeking to hire Veterans. This post includes links to job listings for the week of April 13, 2026. We will continue to post relevant and timely listings as we re

// VA OfficialApril 12, 2026↗

Knowledge is power: Free online mental health courses

Free, confidential mental health courses help Veterans build coping skills for anger, insomnia, substance use, parenting, recovery, and more.

// VA OfficialApril 10, 2026↗

New capsule endoscopy option for easier GI screening

Durham VA is the first VA facility to offer a capsule endoscopy that allows Veterans to complete GI screening at home.

// VA OfficialApril 10, 2026↗

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on chronic pain management, smoking and cardiac rehab

VA Research highlights a telehealth tool for rural Women Veterans with chronic pain, how Veterans can quit smoking and home-based cardiac rehabilitation.

// VA OfficialApril 9, 2026↗

How preparation and teamwork saved a life during an emergency

A quick response by Registered Nurse William Gangwer turns a routine lunch break into a powerful reminder that preparation saves lives.

// VA OfficialApril 9, 2026↗

Honoring sacrifice, connecting Veterans: CMV participates in Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon

VA's Center for Minority Veterans participated in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon at White Sands Missile Range, engaging directly with service members, Veterans and their families.

// VA OfficialApril 8, 2026↗

Health concern? VA Health Connect nurses are available 24/7

VA Health Connect clinical triage assesses Veterans’ symptoms or health concerns by phone to determine urgency and recommend the right level of care.

// VA OfficialApril 8, 2026↗

Financial Literacy Month: Protect those who matter most with VA Life Insurance

April is Financial Literacy Month, making it the perfect time to plan for the future with life insurance.

// VA OfficialApril 7, 2026↗

Refresh your career: VA is hiring environmental services technicians

Behind every safe, welcoming patient care environment is a dedicated team working to keep it that way. VA is hiring environmental services technicians.

// VA OfficialApril 7, 2026↗

VA TelePulmonology helps Veteran receive lung care from home

Air Force Veteran Robert Ordoyne uses VA TelePulmonology for convenient at-home respiratory therapy after coronary hypertension diagnosis.

// VA OfficialApril 7, 2026↗

VA briefs lawmakers on domestic and sexual violence programs

VA recently briefed Senators Joni Ernst and Kirsten Gillibrand on VA's efforts for improving care programs for domestic and sexual violence survivors.

// VA OfficialApril 6, 2026↗

Live Whole Health #312: Pause for your whole health

Taking care of others is what you do! But sometimes you need to take a pause to care for yourself. Take 10 for your Whole Health with this short meditation practice.

// VA OfficialApril 6, 2026↗

Healing words and hearts

A volunteer reads to a Navy Veteran, offering comfort and connection through Healing Words, a program that supports Veterans during hospital stays.

// VA OfficialApril 6, 2026↗

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 6, 2026

This post includes links to job listings for the week of April 6, 2026. We will continue to post listings as we receive them for the locations listed.

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