VA named America’s Blood Centers’ National Partner of the Year
VA held 437 blood drives in 2022. 13,000 people donated blood through VA’s “Roll Up Your Sleeve” blood drives.
Month: March 2023
What Does ‘Food Equity’ Look Like in Your Neighborhood?
A nutritious diet is essential for good health. But many vulnerable populations, such as Latinos, struggle to access and afford healthy food. To help,…
VA hiring new staff at unprecedented rate
VA is hiring faster and more competitively. VHA is working to hire 52,000 employees this year and increase its total workforce by 3%.
#SaludTues Tweetchat 4/4: Are Latinos Fairly Represented in Racial Equity News?
Latinos face a variety of inequities that contribute to poor health, including disproportionate rates of police brutality, homelessness, and financial…
#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Lee Marvin
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Lee Marvin, who served as a sniper during World War II before becoming a successful actor.
Houston VA implants new cardiac device
Army Veteran, 70, was diagnosed with complex aortic arch disease. A Houston surgeon implanted a new cardiac device called the Thoraflex Hybrid Frozen …
Oklahoma City VA pharmacist saves VA $3.5 million
Is there a more efficient way? Here's how an Oklahoma pharmacist saved VA $3.5 million.
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Gretchen Evans
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Gretchen Evans, who served 27 years and is now a motivational speaker and advocate for Veterans living with…
Teachers Speak on the Educator Shortage
Shift Everything continues its coverage of the educator shortage by speaking to the teachers who see the impact on their classrooms.. Host Chris Coffey welcomes…
Teachers Speak on the Educator Shortage
Shift Everything continues its coverage of the educator shortage by speaking to the teachers who see the impact on their classrooms.. Host Chris Coffey welcomes…