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US Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Care

September 21, 2026

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A therapy dog is helping Veterans feel at ease during visits

Her name is Honey. She is a therapy dog at the West Palm Beach VA, helping Veterans connect with the care they need and providing comfort when they need it most.

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Bringing suicide prevention care to every Veteran

VA’s Suicide Prevention Telehealth Program is a treatment that is available for Veterans after a suicide attempt. It fills the gap between crisis response and routine mental healthcare.

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“Close to Me” brings cancer care closer to rural Veterans

One-quarter of America’s Veterans live in rural areas. VA’s “Close to Me” program helps bring cancer care closer to these Veterans, so they no longer have to travel long distances for treatment.

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How telehealth helped Navy Veteran manage chronic pain

For Navy Veteran Sherid Hutchins, telehealth offered a convenient way to begin her care journey in managing her pain. During a virtual appointment, she received personalized recommendations that helped her decide on next treatment steps.

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