VHA Under Secretary

As my tenure as USH comes to an end, I want to thank Veterans, families, caregivers, and the team at VA for the privilege of serving you. Leading @VeteransHealth has been the honor of my career, and I am grateful for all we accomplished together. — SE va.gov/health/docs/vh…

Today, we remember the start of the First Gulf War and honor the courage and dedication of the service members who answered the call to defend freedom.

Had a wonderful time touring the Oakland VA Outpatient Clinic, part of the VA San Francisco Healthcare System, @SFVAMC! It was inspiring to meet so many Veterans and interact with Cal, the facility's pup, who brings joy to their days. Huge thanks to the team for hosting me!

In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families. va.gov/resources/disa…

Today I was honored to attend the @studentvets annual convention, along with @VAVetBenefits Under Secretary Josh Jacobs, to discuss educational benefits, mental health services, suicide prevention & other topics of vital interest to student Veterans.

Even if there's a government shutdown, Veterans will still be able to access their health care, benefits, and memorial services from VA. Please keep your scheduled health care appointments. Learn more about what a shutdown means for Veterans: department.va.gov/contingency-pl…

Christa Seals is a busy mom and entrepreneur. Learn how one of VA’s newest offerings — Tele-Emergency Care — helped her get the care she needed, on the newest episode of New Horizons. youtu.be/sno5Ncts73k

Happy 388th Birthday to the U.S. National Guard!

Yesterday, we announced our intent to expand access to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The new criteria will mean that thousands more Veterans and their caregivers will have access. Read more: news.va.gov/press-room/va-…

Veterans, your safety matters. VA's Safety Plan app can help you build a personalized plan and find resources to navigate life's challenges. Learn how this powerful app can help you or a friend.

For the first time since the 1960s, VA will fund a study of psychedelic-assisted therapy. VA researchers will evaluate MDMA-assisted therapy for Veterans with both PTSD and AUD as part of our mission to conduct research benefitting Veterans and the public. news.va.gov/press-room/va-…

#GivingTuesday encourages us to take action that uplifts our communities & makes the world better. You can support VA's mission of honoring Veterans by donating your time to your local VA or making an E-donation. Every act of generosity makes a difference. volunteer.va.gov

This #Thanksgiving, let's take a moment to honor & express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our nation’s Veterans. Your dedicated service & commitment to this country have paved the way for our freedom & hope we hold for the future. Thank you for your sacrifices!

Today marks International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. VA resources are available for loved ones of a Veteran who died by suicide. The Veterans Crisis Line is here for Vets. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255. va.gov/initiatives/va…

This #GreatAmericanSmokeout, let's take the first step toward a healthier, smoke-free future together. Discover VA's tools and support.

Excited to be back in NJ for the Toms River VA Clinic opening, which will serve the 58K Veterans in the area with services like primary care, mental health & dedicated spaces for #womenVets. Thanks to #PACTAct, we're expanding VA services to deliver more care to more Veterans!

4/4 The fireside chat and luncheon with students left me inspired by the passion and dedication of these future leaders. Their dedication gives me confidence that the future of health care is bright. Thanks for having me.

3/4 Lastly, I had the honor of visiting @Yale to speak with its MD/MBA program & residents about the current state of health care and how the PACT Act enables the VA to provide more care to Veterans than ever before.

1/4 Last week, I visited the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and held a town hall with dedicated VA employees. We discussed their questions and ideas about improving care for Veterans, working together to ensure that every Veteran receives the care they deserve.