US Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick, AZ-1, issues a statement on the final Veterans Administration report on the Phoenix VA Health Care System Sedona AZ (August 27, 2014) – U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., issued the following statement after the VA Office of Inspector General released its final report on the Phoenix VA Health Care System: “The IG report confirms what we already... 

Sedona AZ (August 14, 2014) – More than 500 disabled U.S. military Veterans are competing at the 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, through August 17. The event not only promotes physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, but also aims to help Veterans realize they can adapt and overcome any challenge. The National Veterans Wheelchair Games is a sports and... 

Veteran Administration Acting Secretary Sloan GibsonSedona AZ (June 4, 2014) – At his first meeting with the leadership of Veterans Service Organizations VA’s Acting Secretary Sloan Gibson today announced that VA has reached out to all Phoenix Veterans identified in the recent VA Office of Inspector General interim report. During a breakfast discussion with the American Legion, AMVETS, Disabled... 

Army Air Corps Veteran Robert RoyceSedona AZ (May 29, 2014) – The Normandy landings, on D-Day, June 6, 1944, launched the invasion of German-occupied Western Europe and began the Allied victory in the war. Robert Royce was one of the 160,000 troops who were there. “One of the Lucky Ones” What may seem like a bunch of random numbers to some, 15354258 rolls off the tongue of Army Air Corps... 

Sedona AZ (May 26, 2014) – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) received a donation of property in Yellowstone County, Montana, for the new Yellowstone National Cemetery, which will be dedicated in a Memorial Day Ceremony today. “We are pleased to expand burial service to Veterans and their families in Montana,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “Yellowstone... 

The Special Force Raptors trucks will be auctioned off after 2014 with the proceeds to benefit critically injured Special Forces Veterans Sedona AZ (December 13, 2013) –  Many Veterans place stickers on their vehicles to represent their branch of service, pay tribute to a fallen Service member, or even to signify their favorite fast food joint (In-N-Out Burger, anyone?). When we Veterans see... 

Our whole goal is to learn as much as we can about our patients, develop a relationship with them and help them lead long, healthy lives. – Dr. Alexis Harrison, Salt Lake City VA, pictured above with Air Force veteran Larry Kerr Sedona AZ (November 25, 2013) – Larry Kerr, a 65-year-old Air Force Veteran, was sound asleep while his phone was ringing off the hook. It was the most important... 

Dr. Sally Haskell, MD Sedona AZ (November 20, 2013) –  Each year, the Veterans Administration teams up with the American Cancer Society to support the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday in November. This year, November 21, 2013, is the day to encourage Veterans and the general public to try, at least for the day, to quit smoking, in the hopes that they can quit for a lifetime. As... 

Sedona AZ (November 4, 2013) – “What do you do for a living?” the drill sergeant at Fort Jackson, S.C., asked the young mountain man. “I fish. I squirrel hunt. I farm,” Wilce McGaha said. “I do whatever I can to get by.” Wilce McGaha was part of 2nd Calvary as one of General Patton’s “Ghosts.” The sergeant sent him to wait off to the side, and by the end of the... 

Sedona AZ (October 25, 2013) – Planning for the future is not always easy. Where do you start when thinking about long-term care options? As a Veteran enrolled in VA care, you have the advantage of a structured VA support system that other people don’t necessarily have. VA has services to help Veterans of any age remain in their homes. VA also provides Veterans with care at VA home health care...