For World AIDS Day, Say Yes to the Test
When I gashed open my ankle on a mountain biking accident last year, I limped into my local VA emergency room to get patched up. While I sat waiting to be called, a nurse approached me with a question. “Have …
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Heroes on the Homefront: New Report Highlights Veterans as Job Creators
Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
I’m excited to announce the release of a report by the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development called “Heroes on the Homefront: Supporting Veteran Success as Small Business Owners.”
Dispatches from the Fight to End Veteran Homelessness
One of VA’s most important missions is also among its most challenging: ending Veteran homelessness once and for all. The goal has been set for the end of 2015, and the numbers seem to be heading in the right direction; …
Intel Report, November 23
Hope you had a good Thanksgiving. This week’s roundup of Veterans news and resources: The US Chamber of Commerce initiative, Hire Our Heroes, will debut online toolkits to help Veterans pinpoint growing job markets and find credible employers, among other …
For Women Veterans, VA is the Right Place
VA Chief Consultant for Women Veterans Health
There are more than 1.8 million women Veterans in the United States. Did you know VA offers high quality women’s health care?
Tips on Healthy Eating and Living During the Holidays
Clinical dietician, Lexington VA Medical Center
Along with opportunities to spread joy, spend time with family, give thanks, and honor traditions, the holiday season frequently brings about situations that could lead to weight gain.
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Agency to Mortgage Lenders: Keep it Clean
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has some words for mortgage lenders looking to mislead Veterans. In a press release today, CFPB put about 12 mortgage lenders on notice for potentially misleading advertisements targeting older folks and Veterans. Additionally, six companies …
Celebrating Veterans Day: Reflecting on Women Veterans’ Service
VA Chief Consultant for Women Veterans Health
Tributes to women Veterans are more than a celebration of service; they’re a reminder that the bravest and strongest among us deserve our best efforts at serving them in return.
Veterans Week Round Up
Veterans Day observance was earlier this week, and I still see great pieces and articles flying around Facebook and Twitter. Here are a few you should check out: Veterans Day arrives as a celebration of service and sacrifice in uniform, …
Investing in the Veterans Who Have Protected Us
Deputy Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Today is Veterans Day when we affirm our obligation to honor and serve our nation’s veterans. “Obligation” is a strong word, implying an unbreakable, even sacred covenant. It’s the right word to use when talking about what we owe to those who have served in our military.
