Stories

As the new year unfolds, we strongly encourage our women Veterans aged 40 and over to take a proactive stance on their health by scheduling an annual routine mammogram.

"No smoking, little drinking, and be good to people. If you’re smart, you’ll take care of yourself and think of your family," says 104-year-old decorated U.S. Army Veteran David G. Perez.

Every year, the local Creative Arts Festival, held at the Menlo Park VA, provides a platform for Veterans at VA Palo Alto to showcase their artistic talents. This year, Marine Corps Veteran Steve McGuirk's short story emerged victorious.

If you've visited the Livermore campus on a Tuesday morning, you might have been greeted by Roxane Langevin. She is more than just an information desk volunteer, she's an American Gold Star Mother. Her smile radiates with a quiet strength, a testament to a heart deeply connected to service.

In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, a trailblazer has emerged, poised to reshape the future of patient care for our nation's Veterans. Rona Margaret Relova, MD, has been appointed as a Senior Innovation Fellow by the VHA Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL).

Every year, on March 25, the nation comes together to honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force. We take a moment to recognize the courage and sacrifice of those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

On November 2, 1941, Andres Bonilla Cudal enlisted in the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), a military formation of the United States Army located on the islands of the Philippines that was active from 1941 to 1946.

With the VA-Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) Summer Research Program and the VA Palo Alto Health Services Research (HSR) Internship Program, students can get hands-on experience while working with some of the world’s leading experts in health care research.

We all experience stress ranging from everyday hassles to major life changes. Your body’s response to stress is often designed to protect you.

Alice Kong recently donated $250,000 worth of PepsiCo products to VA Palo Alto health care.