Doug Collins is the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This page tracks publications from this office and sourced personal appearances — 48 source records across 18 days — compiled automatically from the linked source and updated daily.
- Office: United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- Country: 🇺🇸 United States
- Office base: Washington, D.C. (not current location)
- Latest entry: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Overseas days tracked: 0
- Tracking since: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Born: 1966 (age 60)
- On X: @RepDougCollins
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- Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — VA News
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Collins today
Public schedule for . Current physical location is not established by the available sources. No sourced, dated appearance is available for today. This may reflect a collection gap or a source that publishes news instead of a diary. Latest office publication (2026-10-24): Every survivor’s voice matters: Helping shape the future of suicide loss support.
This week’s sourced appearances
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Every survivor’s voice matters: Helping shape the future of suicide loss support
Help shape the future of suicide loss support. Share your experience through the TAPS National Suicide Survivor Survey by Oct. 31.
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Crisis in the pews: Off-duty VA nurses step in to save a life
A 93-year old church elder became unresponsive during service. Two Birmingham VA nurses answered the call, reviving and stabilizing her.
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on opioid overdoses, atherosclerosis and lung cancer
VA Research highlights findings on opioid overdoses, a potential new atherosclerosis treatment, and lung cancer surgery.
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Trick or trust? Spot cyber fraud fast
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.
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Beyond choice: How listening shapes VA’s approach to homelessness
Ending Veteran homelessness requires listening, reducing barriers, expanding housing and support options, and improving services.
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Rural community profile: Exploring Salem, Virginia
The Salem VA Medical Center in Virginia is a rural facility providing care to and community for our Veterans.
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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VA’s Federal EHR introduces 15 improvements to support Veteran care this fall
VA has introduced 15 enhancements across platforms, capabilities, and interfaces to the Federal EHR, making daily work easier for clinicians and staff.
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Behind the scenes: MEDVAMC engineer earns national recognition
Christie Pascue, MEDVAMC biomedical engineer, is named to the 2026 TechNation 40 Under 40 class, honoring her leadership and dedication to Veterans’ care.
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Transportation careers that move Veterans forward
VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence hosted the DOT Deputy Secretary to explore the wide range of transportation careers available to Veterans.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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A chance conversation put this Navy Veteran on the path to franchise ownership
A Navy Veteran’s path to franchise ownership shows how research, conversations with owners and military experience can inform a new career.
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Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow shall stop Alaska VA
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.
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Let’s talk stress: A simple conversation is changing care for Veterans
“Let’s Talk Stress” brings brief stress conversations into VA Texas Valley primary care to reduce stigma and connect Veterans with supportive resources.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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VA opportunities for military spouses
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.
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PatternMD: Between appointments, no Veteran should be alone
PatternMD is a free app that helps Veterans track their health between appointments and connect with others living with similar conditions.
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Beyond the tray: VA Memphis earns nutrition excellence honor
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.
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Monday, October 19, 2026
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Live Whole Health #339 Is your face giving you away?
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.
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Beyond the headset: How immersive technology is reshaping Veteran care
Veterans explored immersive technology like virtual reality at VA immersive demo focused on mental health, pain management and rehabilitation.
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Oct. 19, 2026
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.
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Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Elsie S. Ott and the birth of aeromedical evacuation
Elsie S. Ott helped launch modern aeromedical evacuation, proving long-distance air transport could save lives and transform military medicine.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Reliable access to food can help Veterans build stability when facing homelessness
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.
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Friday, October 16, 2026
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Free peer conversations for Veterans after military service
Steele Sharpens Steele offers free, peer-led online conversations to help Veterans build connection, reflect on life after service and take practical action.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on liver cancer, suicide screening and heart failure
VA Research highlights how statins may protect against liver cancer, new info on suicide screening, and a potential new treatment to prevent heart failure.
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Join the VA Careers Talent Community and learn about working at VA
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.
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How a cooking class opened a Veteran’s eyes to VA’s full community
A cooking class inspired Patti Erwin to enroll and discover programs that support learning, connection and overall well-being.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Veterans Day National Committee selects Regional Sites for 2026
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee selected 48 Regional Sites in 24 states as official partners to hold VA-approved Veterans Day observances.
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John Wasson’s tribute to the caregivers who never gave up on him
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.
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Turn your military experience into a civilian-ready resume
Turn military experience into a civilian-ready resume with Resume Engine, a free tool from Hiring Our Heroes featuring AI and expert support.
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From uniform to unforgettable: Marine Corps Veteran Martin Martinez
For some Veterans, service is a single chapter. For Martin Martinez, it's a family inheritance that never really ended, it just changed instruments.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Deepfake phishing: Don’t be fooled.
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.
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From Uniform to Unforgettable: Patrick Hernandez finds his next mission leading VA police nationwide
For Patrick Hernandez, service has never been about a single uniform or mission, but a thread running through generations of family service.
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VRCN partners build pathways from homelessness to stability
Explore how VRCN partners help Veterans move from homelessness to stability through housing, support services and community connections.
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VA improves health information sharing with community providers
VA is improving how health information is shared across systems, giving care teams complete records, and strengthening training for better sharing.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Carrying the weight: Why caregiver well-being is part of suicide prevention
Caregivers are partners in suicide prevention, but their well-being matters too.
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Connect with a VA recruiter at an event this October
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.
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With Federal EHR, VA steps forward to advance healthcare for Veterans
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.
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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Live Whole Health #338: Put a little Yin in your day!
Life is full of opposites, and Yin and Yang teach us how these forces balance our energy, restore harmony, and support our well-being.
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Oct. 12, 2026
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.
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From dirt to dignity: How a nurse’s garden became a path to healing
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.
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Sunday, October 11, 2026
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‘A team that won’t let go’: Sheridan VA supports a Veteran’s recovery
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.
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Interim housing: A bridge to permanent stability for homeless Veterans
Interim housing offers safety, support and services for homeless Veterans as they work toward securing permanent housing.
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Friday, October 9, 2026
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Youth volunteers bring meaningful connections to Veterans
Young volunteers create meaningful connections through service, supporting Veterans and building lifelong skills through CDCE’s summer program.
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- 2026-10-09T14:30:00+00:00
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Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast: VA activates national response to protect Veterans and families
Hurricane Isaias, the Atlantic season’s first hurricane, is strengthening in the Gulf and is forecast to make landfall late tonight or early Saturday.
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- 2026-10-09T18:30:00+00:00
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Take a bite out of VA’s excellent employee benefits with a career in food service
The dedication of our food service workers to good food is second only to their dedication of serving those who have served.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on kidney disease, TBI and diabetes
VA Research highlights a potential treatment for polycystic kidney disease, TBI recovery, and continuous glucose monitoring for type 1 diabetes.
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- 2026-10-09T13:30:00+00:00
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Privacy and security in genetic research
VA’s largest genetic research effort, the Million Veteran Program, keeps participants' data secure.
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Gold Star Mother reflects on Miami VAMC named after her son
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.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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From service to success: How VetFran helps Veterans build businesses
VetFran helps Veterans turn the leadership and problem-solving skills they built in service into business ownership.
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- 2026-10-07T16:00:00+00:00
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Dayton’s most experienced EHR users see the future of VA healthcare
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.
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Publishing activity
- Transparency rank: #24 of 389 measurable sources
- Timed entries: 0% of published source records carry a time of day, not just a date
- Overseas share: 0 of 18 tracked days (0%) were flagged as overseas travel
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Doug Collins?
Doug Collins is the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, based in Washington, D.C., United States.
Where is Collins today?
Current physical location is not established by the available sources. Office publications and dated appearances are distinguished on this page.
What is on Collins's schedule most recently?
The latest published entry is Saturday, October 24, 2026: Every survivor’s voice matters: Helping shape the future of suicide loss support; Crisis in the pews: Off-duty VA nurses step in to save a life.
Where does this schedule come from?
It is compiled automatically from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — VA News, the configured source. Source type and retrieval health are shown above.
How often does Collins's schedule update?
The collector checks U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — VA News daily. Current status: Fresh source, and the most recent published entry is dated Saturday, October 24, 2026. 18 days and 48 source records are tracked so far, and each one links back to the original official source so you can verify it.
Content updated · sources and retrieval health are documented on the coverage dashboard.