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VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog finds

More than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the Office of Inspector General finds.

By Patricia Kime

19 hours ago

Pentagon still failing to secure health records of top officials, audit finds

The Pentagon is still failing to safeguard the electronic health records of top government officials, the DoD Inspector General found.

By Michael Peck

2 weeks ago

Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD

The VA is launching a study on the safety and effectiveness of psilocybin — magic mushrooms — for treating major depressive disorder.

By Patricia Kime

6 weeks ago

VA medical center, clinics in Spokane evacuated for wildfire

Three fires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed 600 buildings and burned 8,000 acres.

By Patricia Kime

6 weeks ago

VA’s top health administrator departs post, temporary replacement named

Dr. Lee Payne, a retired Air Force major general and physician, will serve as acting under secretary, according to VA officials.

By Patricia Kime

2 months ago

Bipartisan bill would let service members sue US military for sexual assault

The bill is modeled after similar legislation that allows service members to file civil claims for medical malpractice at U.S. military hospitals.

By Patricia Kime

3 months ago

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