VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog findsMore than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the Office of Inspector General finds. By Patricia Kime11 days ago
Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSDThe VA is launching a study on the safety and effectiveness of psilocybin — magic mushrooms — for treating major depressive disorder.By Patricia Kime7 weeks ago
VA medical center, clinics in Spokane evacuated for wildfireThree fires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed 600 buildings and burned 8,000 acres.By Patricia Kime8 weeks ago
Texas joint base medical barracks to be demolished, forcing the relocation of enlisted studentsOver 5,000 enlisted medical students at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston are being relocated as their barracks face demolishment due to mold and foundational issues.By Cristina Stassis2 months ago
Bipartisan bill would let service members sue US military for sexual assaultThe bill is modeled after similar legislation that allows service members to file civil claims for medical malpractice at U.S. military hospitals.By Patricia Kime3 months ago
VA introduces new electronic health records system to four additional sitesThe VA continues to adopt a new electronic medical record system, rolling it out to hospitals in Ohio and Kentucky on Saturday.By Patricia Kime4 months ago
