Stories

In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, a trailblazer has emerged, poised to reshape the future of patient care for our nation's Veterans. Rona Margaret Relova, MD, has been appointed as a Senior Innovation Fellow by the VHA Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL).

Every year, on March 25, the nation comes together to honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force. We take a moment to recognize the courage and sacrifice of those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

On November 2, 1941, Andres Bonilla Cudal enlisted in the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), a military formation of the United States Army located on the islands of the Philippines that was active from 1941 to 1946.

With the VA-Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) Summer Research Program and the VA Palo Alto Health Services Research (HSR) Internship Program, students can get hands-on experience while working with some of the world’s leading experts in health care research.

We all experience stress ranging from everyday hassles to major life changes. Your body’s response to stress is often designed to protect you.

Alice Kong recently donated $250,000 worth of PepsiCo products to VA Palo Alto health care.

On the morning of October 17, 2022, Veterans Karie Fuentes, Brian Menorath, Cale Shields, Brian Whitmer, and their Recreational Therapist Joseph Yang started their 64-mile cycle ride from Santa Cruz to Carmel, CA.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse found that more than 1 in 10 Veterans who seek care at VA meet the criteria to be diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder.

My name is Alexander Bhargava, and I am a 15-year-old student. I had the great chance to volunteer at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Palo Alto over the course of this summer, and I wanted to share my wonderful experience with others in hopes to interest other students to volunteer in a hospital setting.

Over the years, Fisher House Foundation has continuously supported military and Veteran families whose loved ones are in the hospital, free of charge. Several hospitals within the Department of Veterans Affairs are fortunate enough to have a Fisher House on their campuses.