Stories

When a 100-year-old Veteran, who served in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia, it was anticipated he would require special care. What wasn’t anticipated was the extraordinary connection that blossomed between him and a young Marine Veteran Nurse.

These exceptional individuals have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to advancing nursing and patient care, and their achievements are truly commendable.

"If I can beat someone younger than me, it sure feels good," grins Neal Picken, Marine Corps Veteran, as he stretches alongside members of the Arkansas Razorback gymnastics team.

Being part of a Weather-Ready Nation is an essential commitment that requires preparation and vigilance, especially in the face of increasing vulnerability to extreme weather and water events

Most dread going in. But sometimes life throws you a curveball that changes your perspective. On a

Suicide Prevention is the VA’s primary clinical focus when it comes to the Veteran population.

Imagine your spouse, your mom, or your grandfather needing a higher level of care that you simply can’t provide, but you want them to feel like they are still living with family.

Last year while attending John Tyson Elementary School in Springdale Arkansas, Luke Ajayi and Kevin Nguyen, with the help of their teacher, Jennifer Boogaart created a project. A year later they are seeing their project grow. Their project is called Hope for Change.

Northwest Arkansas philanthropic organization recently set out to change a significant problem affecting our region: Namely, the fact that food insecurity currently disproportionately affects our area Veterans.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and suicide are critical public health issues impacting countless lives each year. While these issues are often treated separately, they are deeply interconnected.