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04/02/2021 04:00 PM EDT

Learn about the benefits of a VA Career as a member of the medical support staff.

Medical support assistants and medical technologists at VA help ensure that millions of Veterans across the country receive the care they need.

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04/02/2021 02:00 PM EDT

Man on skis holds sled with man sitting on it

Iraq Army Veteran Seth Cole would prefer to be in Aspen for the Winter Clinic but plans to make the most of the virtual version this year from home. Sports are part of his rehabilitation goals.

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04/02/2021 11:30 AM EDT

Navy Veteran Donnelly Wilkes is today's Veteran of the day.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Donnelly Wilkes, who served two tours during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a combat medical doctor.

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04/02/2021 10:00 AM EDT

Man and his daughter who is in a swing

Marine Corps Veteran Richard says VA came through when he needed help the most, enrolling him for care, bedside in a civilian hospital. “The only reason I am sitting here today is because of VA.”

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04/02/2021 09:00 AM EDT

While “watchful waiting” may slightly increase mortality risk over prostate cancer surgery, it significantly lowers the risk of complications.

The researchers conducted a systematic review of 67 studies to compare the effectiveness of watchful waiting versus radical prostatectomy, along with several other treatments. The review is one of the first studies to look at very long-term results.

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04/02/2021 08:00 AM EDT

Doctor and patient during exam

VBA has safely resumed in-person Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams everywhere in the country and will schedule them as soon as possible.

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04/02/2021 07:00 AM EDT

VA delivers COVID vaccinations in Rural Texas

William Harris wanted a COVID-19 vaccine but hadn’t left his home in years due to a severe case of COPD. So, VA came to him and others in rural Texas.

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04/01/2021 06:00 PM EDT

Two women at desks interview two men

More than 100 VA employees support community vaccination efforts in several states and territories. They volunteer to give vaccines to local communities as part of VA’s 4th mission.

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