https://worldleaders.website/leader-us-va-secThe public schedule of Doug Collins, United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, from linked sources via World Leaders Daily.enSun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://news.va.gov/150524/survivors-voice-shape-suicide-loss-support/8d3af9a797c7a1196e1fc978Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Help shape the future of suicide loss support. Share your experience through the TAPS National Suicide Survivor Survey by Oct. 31.https://news.va.gov/150431/crisis-off-duty-va-nurses-step-in-save-life/a5b19ce18ee4b6fe955410e9Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. A 93-year old church elder became unresponsive during service. Two Birmingham VA nurses answered the call, reviving and stabilizing her.https://news.va.gov/150387/va-research-opioid-atherosclerosis-lung-cancer/30e9102ab069a3b99c99088aFri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. VA Research highlights findings on opioid overdoses, a potential new atherosclerosis treatment, and lung cancer surgery.https://news.va.gov/149751/trick-or-trust-spot-cyber-fraud-fast/41f97838e71be12aa3e77ecdFri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. This time of year is full of tricks and treats. The hard part is knowing who’s really at your door. Know the signs of potential cyber fraud.https://news.va.gov/150427/how-listening-shapes-vas-approach-homelessness/c15354a1d3f0332fc14e21deFri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Ending Veteran homelessness requires listening, reducing barriers, expanding housing and support options, and improving services.https://news.va.gov/150327/rural-community-profile-exploring-salem-virginia/ccea875c9528bff2a796f19fFri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Salem VA Medical Center in Virginia is a rural facility providing care to and community for our Veterans.https://news.va.gov/150418/vas-federal-ehr-introduces-15-improvements-to-support-veteran-care-this-fall/638fa13ade70f1f9c38d2990Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. VA has introduced 15 enhancements across platforms, capabilities, and interfaces to the Federal EHR, making daily work easier for clinicians and staff.https://news.va.gov/150422/medvamc-engineer-earns-national-recognition/9f3ca46f5486f14e9744bc57Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Christie Pascue, MEDVAMC biomedical engineer, is named to the 2026 TechNation 40 Under 40 class, honoring her leadership and dedication to Veterans’ care.https://news.va.gov/150458/transportation-careers-move-veterans-forward/c9b92df8a736f09d7b16e005Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence hosted the DOT Deputy Secretary to explore the wide range of transportation careers available to Veterans.https://news.va.gov/150345/conversation-veteran-path-franchise-ownership/174f91da3ebaa74197171c51Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. A Navy Veteran’s path to franchise ownership shows how research, conversations with owners and military experience can inform a new career.https://news.va.gov/150414/neither-rain-nor-sleet-snow-stop-alaska-va/8970c2d32e8eebddf74a8d8fWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Alaska VA Healthcare System is transitioning to the Federal EHR on Oct. 24, 2026, and has begun notifying Veterans by mail to help them prepare.https://news.va.gov/150401/talk-stress-conversation-changing-care-veterans/bb9d9dd561b71a59d097189dWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. “Let’s Talk Stress” brings brief stress conversations into VA Texas Valley primary care to reduce stigma and connect Veterans with supportive resources.https://news.va.gov/150320/va-opportunities-for-military-spouses/164c57f0693bd02c484b79fcTue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Military spouses bring to VA's mission something that's hard to replicate: a lived understanding of what it means to support someone who has served.https://news.va.gov/150350/patternmd-between-appointments-no-veteran-alone/393c84b19ab35e5c69f4e19cTue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. PatternMD is a free app that helps Veterans track their health between appointments and connect with others living with similar conditions.https://news.va.gov/150398/va-memphis-earns-nutrition-excellence-honor/61054e186172da287c88a38bTue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center is the first VAMC to earn the Academy’s nutrition designation across all four domains of excellence.https://news.va.gov/150394/live-whole-health-339-is-your-face-giving-you-away/29f4700bb2d518c3eaba9138Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Stress can show up on your face. Learn a simple 15-minute head and neck massage to ease tension, relax tight muscles and support your well-being.https://news.va.gov/150373/how-immersive-technology-reshaping-veteran-care/46abff598a6d23dd343a9615Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Veterans explored immersive technology like virtual reality at VA immersive demo focused on mental health, pain management and rehabilitation.https://news.va.gov/150358/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-oct-19-2026/84b7a91d5bcfaa8acc91c441Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. This jobs of the week post includes listings for the week of Oct. 19, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.https://news.va.gov/150370/elsie-ott-birth-of-aeromedical-evacuation/15031dab86000a69836909f3Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Elsie S. Ott helped launch modern aeromedical evacuation, proving long-distance air transport could save lives and transform military medicine.https://news.va.gov/150338/access-to-food-veterans-stability-homelessness/cb046259bbb1a5f7805fa10aSat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. VA’s Food Security Office helps Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness with access to food, nutrition and local resources for long-term stability.https://news.va.gov/150124/free-peer-conversations-for-veterans/06e3d456fb86850910a64a6fFri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Steele Sharpens Steele offers free, peer-led online conversations to help Veterans build connection, reflect on life after service and take practical action.https://news.va.gov/150214/va-research-liver-cancer-suicide-heart-failure/2ab814337412c518482802c4Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. VA Research highlights how statins may protect against liver cancer, new info on suicide screening, and a potential new treatment to prevent heart failure.https://news.va.gov/150206/join-va-careers-talent-community-learn-about-va/2b35dd0fa588495edb1987f7Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Since launching earlier this year, the VA Careers Talent Community has connected over 8,000 job seekers like you to more information about VA careers, locations, and opportunities.https://news.va.gov/150308/cooking-class-opened-veterans-eyes-va-community/d70a8815a2242991fb3f5891Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. A cooking class inspired Patti Erwin to enroll and discover programs that support learning, connection and overall well-being.https://news.va.gov/150268/veterans-day-selects-regional-sites-2026/17afacc72027862e992bed35Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. VA and the Veterans Day National Committee selected 48 Regional Sites in 24 states as official partners to hold VA-approved Veterans Day observances.https://news.va.gov/150302/john-wassons-tribute-caregivers-never-gave-up/1e847129b4a155e587256088Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. After receiving care at Grand Junction VA Medical Center, an Army Veteran wrote a song called “What You Do Matters” as a tribute to the staff who cared for him.https://news.va.gov/150284/turn-military-experience-civilian-ready-resume/8a48ca3ef3873facb55670d8Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Turn military experience into a civilian-ready resume with Resume Engine, a free tool from Hiring Our Heroes featuring AI and expert support.https://news.va.gov/150257/from-uniform-to-unforgettable-marine-corps-veteran-martin-martinez/f5e3292e0bc38cdb27973f78Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. For some Veterans, service is a single chapter. For Martin Martinez, it's a family inheritance that never really ended, it just changed instruments.https://news.va.gov/149747/deepfake-phishing-dont-be-fooled/2747d0145d327e683c35d114Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Fake ads, flyers, videos and audio calls are tricking people every day, sometimes people just like you. Here's how to stay ahead against deepfake phishing.https://news.va.gov/150228/from-uniform-to-unforgettable-patrick-hernandez/85058d1f6919d85d3c3bc433Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. For Patrick Hernandez, service has never been about a single uniform or mission, but a thread running through generations of family service.https://news.va.gov/150271/vrcn-partners-pathways-homelessness-stability/9740219dcc3f2717021de73cWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Explore how VRCN partners help Veterans move from homelessness to stability through housing, support services and community connections.https://news.va.gov/150152/health-information-sharing-community-providers/a44c9c9daba5ac566a584777Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. VA is improving how health information is shared across systems, giving care teams complete records, and strengthening training for better sharing.https://news.va.gov/150148/caregiver-well-being-part-suicide-prevention/3e8e0ce73184e494c17562b2Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Caregivers are partners in suicide prevention, but their well-being matters too.https://news.va.gov/150202/connect-with-va-recruiter-at-event-october/7a6af031f24d7546cba7559cTue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Ready to explore a career with real impact at VA? October is chock-full of in-person events where you can connect with VA recruiters.https://news.va.gov/150225/with-federal-ehr-va-steps-forward-to-advance-healthcare-for-veterans/f53610550ddcdbeece0518c9Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. VHA leaders applaud the transition to the Federal EHR, describing how it can ensure safe, efficient patient care for Veterans, now and in the future.https://news.va.gov/150240/live-whole-health-338-put-a-little-yin-in-your-day/17ca2d11f71b898f06a776f6Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Life is full of opposites, and Yin and Yang teach us how these forces balance our energy, restore harmony, and support our well-being.https://news.va.gov/150216/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-oct-12-2026/3b448855a160314d88743d01Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. This jobs of the week post includes listings for the week of Oct. 12, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.https://news.va.gov/150139/from-dirt-dignity-nurses-garden-path-to-healing/c64692e0a681e52a4a72e9cbMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. A simple courtyard garden became a healing space where creativity, teamwork and recovery grew through the efforts of a nurse and the Veterans she inspired.https://news.va.gov/150130/team-wont-let-go-va-supports-veterans-recovery/277cffaa45bdefe7abc35051Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Navy Veteran David Korst began his recovery at Sheridan VA, where a structured work program has helped him go from homeless to homeowner in 2 years.https://news.va.gov/150125/housing-permanent-stability-homeless-veterans/26a7aa1420c37b5a6db4d203Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Interim housing offers safety, support and services for homeless Veterans as they work toward securing permanent housing.https://news.va.gov/150114/youth-volunteers-meaningful-connection-veterans/1c6d87cbb153c3a57b2d743cFri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Young volunteers create meaningful connections through service, supporting Veterans and building lifelong skills through CDCE’s summer program.https://news.va.gov/150247/hurricane-isaias-va-activates-national-response/2f6532a65395a47b9cf5a7e2Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Hurricane Isaias, the Atlantic season’s first hurricane, is strengthening in the Gulf and is forecast to make landfall late tonight or early Saturday.https://news.va.gov/150037/vas-employee-benefits-career-food-service/453145f287ae40847cd136d4Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The dedication of our food service workers to good food is second only to their dedication of serving those who have served.https://news.va.gov/150043/va-research-wrap-up-kidney-disease-tbi-diabetes/fcda63f009f7ed192e591110Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. VA Research highlights a potential treatment for polycystic kidney disease, TBI recovery, and continuous glucose monitoring for type 1 diabetes.https://news.va.gov/150096/privacy-and-security-in-genetic-research/66c8cf194bdb3a5d4f3ccb90Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. VA’s largest genetic research effort, the Million Veteran Program, keeps participants' data secure.https://news.va.gov/150122/gold-star-mother-reflects-on-miami-vamc-named-after-her-son/aaeede637a1838ad8e7285eeThu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Gold Star Mother Georgie Carter-Krell, 95, still reports to the front desk of the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami after nearly four decades.https://news.va.gov/150185/how-vetfran-helps-veterans-build-businesses/1a5a101057b0d61d92b82517Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. VetFran helps Veterans turn the leadership and problem-solving skills they built in service into business ownership.https://news.va.gov/150000/daytons-most-experienced-ehr-users-see-the-future-of-va-healthcare/fa06aa9f0924999537aace00Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Dayton VAMC’s move to the Federal EHR marks a major milestone. Long-serving leaders reflect on the shift from paper to CPRS to today’s system and its impact on Veteran care.