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VA reaches annual medical staff hiring goal one month early

Department leaders brought in more than 54,000 new employees in 11 months, pushing worker levels to their highest mark ever.

By Leo Shane III

13 days ago

VA urging veterans, staff to get latest COVID-19 vaccine booster

Virus infection cases within the VA health care system are up more than 200% in the last two months.

By Leo Shane III

13 days ago

VA healthcare workforce tops 400,000 as more hiring looms

Leaders say they still need more staff to keep up with patient demands.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

Surge in COVID cases sparks worries among VA leaders

Active cases among VA patients have nearly tripled in the last month.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

VA plans new cancer research center with Stanford medical experts

The new facility would also serve as a major care and training hub for veterans and non-veterans.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing

VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.

By Leo Shane III and Molly Weisner

6 months ago