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From Gold Star to Guiding Star Roxane Welcomes Veterans at VA Livermore
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.
Dr. Rona Relova appointed to VHA fellowship to pioneer precision care for Veterans
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, 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).
Medal of Honor recipient and poet Major John J. Duffy
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.
Remembering one of the oldest surviving Bataan Death March and POW Veterans Andres Bonilla Cudal
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.
Empowering the next generation through VA Palo Alto’s internship initiative
At VA Palo Alto, 2 internship programs are shaping the future of health care research and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Learn how to manage stress and its hidden impacts on your body
We all experience stress ranging from everyday hassles to major life changes. Your body’s response to stress is often designed to protect you.
VA Palo Alto partners with local nonprofit for huge donation
Alice Kong recently donated $250,000 worth of PepsiCo products to VA Palo Alto health care.
Veterans VELO Group takes on California Challenge
On the morning of October 17, 2022, Veterans Karie Fuentes, Brian Menorath, Cale Shields, Brian Whitmer, and their Recreational Therapist Joseph Yang started their 64-mile cycle ride from Santa Cruz to Carmel, CA.
Naloxone prescription can save lives, reversing opioid overdoses
The National Institute on Drug Abuse found that more than 1 in 10 Veterans who seek care at VA meet the criteria to be diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder.
Tales from a teenage volunteer
My name is Alexander Bhargava, and I am a 15-year-old student. I had the great chance to volunteer at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Palo Alto over the course of this summer, and I wanted to share my wonderful experience with others in hopes to interest other students to volunteer in a hospital setting.
